Capt No Fish Posted January 20, 2022 Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 10:48 AM, GReb said: https://www.sportsmansoutfitters.com/products/falcon-bucoo-sr-rods?variant=15104310444078 Get the amistad model I second this and I have ordered 8 rods and 4 reels from SO. Never had an issue with them. Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted January 20, 2022 Super User Posted January 20, 2022 5 hours ago, DitchPanda said: So do you like the lancers more than the cobbs? How much power difference is there between a medhvy and a mag medhvy? Same rods different cosmetics far as I can tell. I don't have a standard MH from ARK to compare to other than the Hammer, and it's a 7' MH XF with a soft tip. Completely different animal. The ARK 7'3" Mag MH blank has the power of my Kaden 765 Flip, but is lighter and more sensitive. Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted January 20, 2022 Author Super User Posted January 20, 2022 19 minutes ago, T-Billy said: Same rods different cosmetics far as I can tell. I don't have a standard MH from ARK to compare to other than the Hammer, and it's a 7' MH XF with a soft tip. Completely different animal. The ARK 7'3" Mag MH blank has the power of my Kaden 765 Flip, but is lighter and more sensitive. Fair enough...thanks for the info 2 Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted January 20, 2022 Super User Posted January 20, 2022 Cobbs analysis of the two. The 7'3" standard MH isn't available in the Lancer, just the Cobb. Same price, same blank material,same guides, seat, handle, different cosmetics. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 20, 2022 Global Moderator Posted January 20, 2022 Harness the power of the Berkley lightning rod 3 Quote
Skunkmaster-k Posted January 20, 2022 Posted January 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: Harness the power of the Berkley lightning rod I got a Lightning spinning rod for Father’s Day three or four years ago. It’s a good one. I accidentally broke 2 inches off the tip with the car door and fixed it, now I like it even more. Weird 1 Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 7 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: Harness the power of the Berkley lightning rod ? I think they're very good for what they cost, especially since they upgraded the guides from stainless to aluminum oxide. The 7' MH was my jig rod for several years. It's actually the rod I caught my PB LM on. 1 Quote
Lead Head Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 Just a random thought... If I were looking for a budget jig rod, the overall weight of the rod would be something I paid close attention to. Maybe not the determining factor, but something that would definitely carry... weight, in my decision (sorry, I couldn't resist). 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 9:25 AM, MN Fisher said: Diawa Procyon 7'3" MH/F - https://daiwa.us/products/procyon-freshwater-rods Excellent rod, I would go with the 7' MH X-Fast H2O XPRESS Ethos HD Micro $49.99 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 11 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: Harness the power of the Berkley lightning rod Blue collar work horses, you can't hurt 'em 2 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 21, 2022 Global Moderator Posted January 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Lead Head said: Just a random thought... If I were looking for a budget jig rod, the overall weight of the rod would be something I paid close attention to. Maybe not the determining factor, but something that would definitely carry... weight, in my decision (sorry, I couldn't resist). I see what you did there 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Bird said: Blue collar work horses, you can't hurt 'em Except when you close the car door on one like skunkmaster-k did. 2 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted January 21, 2022 Author Super User Posted January 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Lead Head said: Just a random thought... If I were looking for a budget jig rod, the overall weight of the rod would be something I paid close attention to. Maybe not the determining factor, but something that would definitely carry... weight, in my decision (sorry, I couldn't resist). Oh your humor is not lost on me sir 4 hours ago, Catt said: Excellent rod, I would go with the 7' MH X-Fast H2O XPRESS Ethos HD Micro $49.99 You know I've wanted to try a procyon for a while now as I've never had one..this may be the deal after all! 7 hours ago, T-Billy said: ? I think they're very good for what they cost, especially since they upgraded the guides from stainless to aluminum oxide. The 7' MH was my jig rod for several years. It's actually the rod I caught my PB LM on. I like the new lightning rods alot but I'm picky about length for my worm and jig rods. I like 7'1 to 7'4..and the lightning doesnt come in those off sizes. Like I said its nit picky..if my budget was under $50 it would be an easy choice..but my budget is around $80-$100 so I can swing a little more. Plus I've got a buddy that really likes his procyon so if I don't like it I can sell it to him and buy 2 lightning rods! 3 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted January 21, 2022 Author Super User Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks for all the info and feedback...decided to go with the Ark lancer pro 7'3" mag medhvy. I like my Tharp rod so much I wanna try another one of their offerings. 1 Quote
Big Hands Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 7:25 AM, MN Fisher said: Daiwa Procyon 7'3" MH/F I think these are great rods for the price. It's interesting that Daiwa actually has two separate rods at this price point ($79.99) that are aiming for the same market, with the other being the Fuego series. The Procyon being offered in a more traditional styling with the cork butt materials, and the Fuego being more modern with the EVA handles, and they are complimentary to the aesthetics of their wildly popular Fuego casting reels. Both are very good IMHO and punch above their weight on the value scale. Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 34 minutes ago, DitchPanda said: Thanks for all the info and feedback...decided to go with the Ark lancer pro 7'3" mag medhvy. I like my Tharp rod so much I wanna try another one of their offerings. I think you'll be very pleased with your choice. That blank will do a lot. It's one that never leaves my deck, and I usually have two with me. Let us know how you like it after you get to take it for a spin. Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted January 21, 2022 Author Super User Posted January 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, T-Billy said: I think you'll be very pleased with your choice. That blank will do a lot. It's one that never leaves my deck, and I usually have two with me. Let us know how you like it after you get to take it for a spin. Will do..unfortunately it will be at least 6-8 weeks if not longer Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, DitchPanda said: Will do..unfortunately it will be at least 6-8 weeks if not longer I hear ya. I'm glad I have the new boat to keep me busy on days off for the next few weeks. Bought a Polar Kraft 1648 mod v jon. Building an all aluminum deck in it. All my reels are serviced and I don't need to make too many baits. I'd be going stir crazy without the boat project. Quote
ironbjorn Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 The clear plastic reel seat of the Lightning Rod WILL break. It's happened to me on the 2 I've had before I stopped trying to get away with cheap rods. Aird-X is the king in the $50 range. 2 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted January 21, 2022 Author Super User Posted January 21, 2022 36 minutes ago, ironbjorn said: The clear plastic reel seat of the Lightning Rod WILL break. It's happened to me on the 2 I've had before I stopped trying to get away with cheap rods. Aird-X is the king in the $50 range. The clear plastic is on the new lightning shocks..and I agree I don't like them. The new lightning rods have a black reel seat..they are solid for $40. I agree tho the Aird is in a different class for the money. Quote
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