Poison adrena glass 6 10

[torm]

Anyone have any input on this rod? Been looking around online and it doesn't seem like this rod is that popular compared to the other actions in this line up. Might pick one up soon since I'm mainly a crankbait guy and I heard glass rods are suppose to be better for that. Was wondering if I was better off just getting a cheaper glass rod rather than going that high end for one.

[jimmyjoe]

   I personally would not pay that much money for a 'glass rod.       jj

[torm]

That seems to be the most popular opinion. I usually crank only with graphite rods and never really had an issue, but I do like exploring. Normally if it wasn't so expensive I take the dive but it is a hefty price to jump into without knowing. I know the saying for your standard graphite rods is that it is more sensitivity as you go up the chain which I'm pretty sure could be the same as glass as well. 

[jimmyjoe]

4 minutes ago, torm said:

I know the saying for your standard graphite rods is that it is more sensitivity as you go up the chain which I'm pretty sure could be the same as glass as well.

 

   Perhaps yes, perhaps no. If we're talking about true 100% fiberglass, then I think that the material has limited "energy transference", if that's a phrase. ?

   If we're talking about graphite-glass composite, then I think it depends on what percentage of graphite to what percentage of glass the manufacturer decided to use, as well as which modulus graphite.

   You can see from some of my posts that I use fiberglass. I like fiberglass. I learned on fiberglass. I'm familiar with it, both the strengths and the weaknesses. I'm comfortable using it for some things that many people would not consider, like frogging.

   But I'm not an evangelist for glass. I don't push it. I'm aware that it's not really popular, especially with the "gadgets" crowd. Do I wish people could see it the way I see it? Well, sure I do! I think everyone wishes that other people would appreciate the niche products or techniques that they hold in high regard. But realistically, I know it's not gonna happen.

   So where are you without this life-long association with fiberglass? You're kinda out in the cold, aren't you? You're probably curious, but at the same time kinda put off. I think there are a lot of younger fishermen that way.

   And I think that there are some manufacturers that will up-price their glass products to take advantage of that.

   I think the solution for you is to get hold of a good quality but less-expensive glass rod and see what you think of it. I'm not talking about the old e-glass monsters, but more like the Mojo Bass Glass series. Those are not a lot of money, and they're true glass, not composite. If you don't like it, you can re-sell it without losing a lot of money.

   And as far as you thinking that some 100% glass rod at three times the price might be three times as good ..... well, don't get suckered in by that kind of advertising.

   Try it. I hope you like it. And if you don't, my feeling won't be hurt. And you'll have your answers.  ??      jj

  

[BrianMDTX]

9 hours ago, jimmyjoe said:

Do I wish people could see it the way I see it? Well, sure I do! I think everyone wishes that other people would appreciate the niche products or techniques that they hold in high regard. But realistically, I know it's not gonna happen.

I feel ya. I am the same way with aluminum arrows for bowhunting. I look like a Neanderthal when everyone else is shooting carbons, especially the newer micro diameter shafts. But they serve me well, as they are heavier so I get great penetration and at the ranges I get shots (normally 20 yards or less), slower speed is not an impediment. 

 

So it is with glass rods. They serve a niche. But most will never know as they will never try such “old school” equipment. 

[jimmyjoe]

1 hour ago, BrianMDTX said:

I feel ya. I am the same way with aluminum arrows for bowhunting. I look like a Neanderthal when everyone else is shooting carbons, especially the newer micro diameter shafts. But they serve me well, as they are heavier so I get great penetration and at the ranges I get shots (normally 20 yards or less), slower speed is not an impediment. 

 

 

 

   Ahem ......   ??? 

   How about Port Orford cedar w/ 130 (I think?) gr. Deadheads from a 54" Pearson Predator, 55 lb @ 31"?  I never saw an aluminum arrow until after 1970, and even then only used them target shooting and not hunting.

  

   You're making me feel old here. Y'know that, dontcha? 

 

[BrianMDTX]

Mea culpa lol. No wood shafts in my arsenal, but I do still use original Magnus Snuffers and Wensel Woodsman heads. 

 

All this talk is making me think I should take the old Mitchell 300 and Eagle Claw glass rod out next trip. Just for old time’s sake. 

[KP Duty]

Don't know if the adrena is the same, but the ultima/glorious 'glass' rods are 10% glass.  They actyally weigh a few grams less than the 100% graphite models.