Avid vs. Powell

[largemouthslayer]

Has anyone tried both and can give a good opinion on which one you would choose. Mainly fishing Senko's . Senile 1 made the Powell suggestion and several other tournament fisherman has suggested.

[Guest the_muddy_man]

Well I met Avid and he is just about one of the greatest human beings on the planet as for This Powell guy, never heard of him!  

[Chris at Tech]

Are you talking about a casting rod or a spinning rod?

[largemouthslayer]

Are you talking about a casting rod or a spinning rod?

Sorry casting 7'

[senile1]

Price is the same.  The Powell 683c baitcasting rod is lighter and more sensitive.  I also have a Powell 703MEF spinning rod and it is similar to the baitcaster in sensitivity and lightness.  These are my opinions only, but I think if you can get your hands on both rods, you will notice the difference as well.  

Having said this, the Avid is a great rod in its price range.  I just like the Powell better.  

[senile1]

I think fourbizzle has some Powell rods also.  I don't know if he has compared them with the Avid.  

[fourbizz]

I have had a chance to fish both.

I have fished a 7 ft medium heavy Avid quite a bit. It is a nice rod.

I have a few Powells. I would not buy any other rack rod.

I honestly like them more than GLX's although they are a bit heavier. Between the Avid and the Powell, that is a no contest in my mind.

[fourbizz]

So do you have an opinion on Avid vs. Powell?

LOL! NO JOKE!!!

Get the Powell!

[Triton_Mike]

I would also choose the Powells over the Avids. But I have to say that Croix is better with Warranty that I have found thus far. I have a handful of friends that have had rods sent in for warranty for several months now and no luck.

T Mike