BPS Carbonlite rods

[Chet C]

since the BPS Carbonlite rods are impossible to find unless i am not looking in the right places, i have a few Dobyn's also i want to try something equivalent to the carbonlites, any preferences

 

chet

 

 ps I just did find them at BPS at the main store, my mistake i was just looking at my local store. for spinner baits and chatter baits is this the one in 7ft that would a good choice

7'

Medium

Fast

JCT70MTF

8-17 lbs.

[jtharris3]

I own 6 Carbonlite 2.0 rods. For chatterbaits I use a 7’ MHF rod.

[Eric 26]

12 hours ago, Chet Cognigni said:

since the BPS Carbonlite rods are impossible to find unless i am not looking in the right places, i have a few Dobyn's also i want to try something equivalent to the carbonlites, any preferences

 

chet

 

 ps I just did find them at BPS at the main store, my mistake i was just looking at my local store. for spinner baits and chatter baits is this the one in 7ft that would a good choice

7'

Medium

Fast

JCT70MTF

8-17 lbs.

I’ve had this exact rod the past 2 seasons and I’ve mentioned on another post I find it perfect for lipless crank baits. With that said I’ve used it for up to 1/2 oz spinner baits without a trailer and really like it for them also. Just make sure to stay in the listed weight range including trailer and you should be good to go for spinner baits or chatterbaits.

[LCG]

I now have three of the carbonlite 2.0 rods. @Eric 26recommended the medium power a few threads ago, I was able to find one in stock, the 6'6 M-F casting model. Paired with an SLX 70 MGL with 10lb big game. Went out a few days ago, no fish but threw a 1/4oz squarebill, a 5/16oz spinnerbait (.56oz in actual weight), and a TRD with a 1/16oz head. No issue throwing any of the baits, unfortunately no fish catches yet. Water still very cold in my part of the world. But the rod is a keeper.

 

Also have the 6'9" MH-XF casting and 6'8" M-XF spinning. Bought and sold many rods over the years, but the carbonlite rods just have the "it" factor for me. Comfortable, light, reasonable price, and durable. 

 

As for chatterbaits, I would use a medium heavy. With a trailer, the weight is around 3/4oz.

[AmmoGuy]

I have 2. 

7' M/F 

7' MH/F 

 

I throw shallow crankbaits and spinners on the M, and the MH is my chatterbait rod.  They are pretty nice rods. My only grip is the silly line weight dial. I wish they had regular butts instead. 

[GRiver]

I have a carbonlite 6’6” medium with the carbonlite bait caster, love it. 

I use it for everything, it has become my primary rig.

Think about getting the spinning rig combo.