cumara, carrot stix, or something else

[coolhandlala]

Wh at is the best in the light weight, ultra sensitive rod market looking fo r a drop shot rod and like the cumara. The carrot stix caught my eye but have never held one.  I wish loomis made a split grip like the cumara, or the cumara came with a cork grip.  $200 for a rod with EVA grips just seems wrong.

[Redlinerobert]

Get the Cumara.  Fantastic rod for the money, and not as sensitive as the Carrot.  The Carrot is more of a crankbait rod anyway.

[Infidel.]

$200 for a rod with EVA grips just seems wrong.

You would be amazed how much some rods with foam grips cost.  I would say that at least 90% of the rods out there that cost $400 or more have foam handles.

[coolhandlala]

I have heard that but the foam is not very "pretty" not that a rod should be pretty but for $200 it should look nice

[coolhandlala]

did you say the cumara is NOT as sensitive as the carrot stix? that is surprising I thought the cumara was one of the most sensitive rods available.

[Tin]

Get the Cumara. Fantastic rod for the money, and not as sensitive as the Carrot. The Carrot is more of a crankbait rod anyway.

Robert what model do you have? I have a 7'3" MH Casting Carrot and it is a heavy duty frog and jig rod. Nothing crankbait about it.

[Redlinerobert]

did you say the cumara is NOT as sensitive as the carrot stix? that is surprising I thought the cumara was one of the most sensitive rods available.

my mistake.  I meant the Carrot is not as sensitive as the Cumara.

[David P]

I have heard that but the foam is not very "pretty" not that a rod should be pretty but for $200 it should look nice

You're insane!

The foam handles , especially black, makes the rods look drop dead gorgeous and expensive.

Cork looks cheap to me.

I guess everyone has their likes and dislikes.

I for one, will take EVA over cork ANY day.

[LAO162]

Where does the IMX fall relative to the Cumara & Carrot ? Thanks

[burleytog]

EVA = Evil and delicious.  Kind of like black lingerie on a hot blonde.

[coolhandlala]

that is very true ;D

[Basshole18]

KISTLER KISTLER KISTLER. Let me tell you...I have a carrot stix and my buddy has 2 cumaras. The cumaras are very nice and I am a bit disappointed in my carrot stix but if you want the best rod with the lightest weight, and BY FAR the most sensitivity get a Kistler Helium LTA (229.99$). They use a "semi-secret" graphite that is truly innovative and unbelievable. They have no foregrip, an awesome hook hanger,  and it is very "pretty". I am in no way a spokesperson for Kistler either. These rods are just amazing. I've had and used St. Croix,  Daiwa,  G. Loomis,  Cumara,  Carrot Stix, etc. and truly nothing compares to Kistlers. I have been replacing ALL of my rods with Kistlers because I feel as though I have really been cheated fishing all these years w/ out Kistler. Their customer service is awesome also and their warranty is great. Check these rods out they are lighter than just about any rod I know of and truly WAY more sensitive than my Carrot Stix and my buddy's Cumara. (He is even selling one of his Cumara's for an LTA). I use a Helium II LTX for drop shotting and I feel the fish BREATHE on it.  I know the fish bit before she does! Really,  Kistler has changed my fishing 150%!!!!!!!

[SPEEDBEAD.]

KISTLER KISTLER KISTLER. Let me tell you...I have a carrot stix and my buddy has 2 cumaras. The cumaras are very nice and I am a bit disappointed in my carrot stix but if you want the best rod with the lightest weight, and BY FAR the most sensitivity get a Kistler Helium LTA (229.99$). They use a "semi-secret" graphite that is truly innovative and unbelievable. They have no foregrip, an awesome hook hanger, and it is very "pretty". I am in no way a spokesperson for Kistler either. These rods are just amazing. I've had and used St. Croix, Daiwa, G. Loomis, Cumara, Carrot Stix, etc. and truly nothing compares to Kistlers. I have been replacing ALL of my rods with Kistlers because I feel as though I have really been cheated fishing all these years w/ out Kistler. Their customer service is awesome also and their warranty is great. Check these rods out they are lighter than just about any rod I know of and truly WAY more sensitive than my Carrot Stix and my buddy's Cumara. (He is even selling one of his Cumara's for an LTA). I use a Helium II LTX for drop shotting and I feel the fish BREATHE on it. I know the fish bit before she does! Really, Kistler has changed my fishing 150%!!!!!!!

Hmmm....Really?  

Hey guys.

I recently got "sponsored" by a friend that owns a tackle store and have been replacing all my rods with Kistlers.

Sounds like there is some connection there to me, but I digress.... :-X

To the OP,

I like my Carrot Stix.  I have the 7'6" Flipping stick that I have been using to throw light swimbaits.  I absolutely love the thing. I cant wait to try it for what it was intended.  Seems like it will be a welcome addition....

I have not used a Cumara, but have handled one at Riskkid's house.  Very light and I am sure a quality rod.  I really dont think you could go wrong with any of the rods mentioned, including a Kistler.

[roadwarrior]

Busted!

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[.RM.]

BassachusettsBasshole, thats rich.......

[Infidel.]

I don't know if he is busted or not.  When I read what he wrote he said he was sponserd by the tackle shop, not the rod company.  The guy at the tackle shop probably hooks him up with whatever he wants and he seems to want kistler.

[coolhandlala]

how does a imx compare to the carrot and cumara?

[Tokyo Tony]

how does a imx compare to the carrot and cumara?

It's more expensive  

Seriously though, I'm not sure. I can't imagine the Cumara or the Carrot are as nice, but I'm sure it's a matter of opinion. I have read posts on here saying the Carrot is lighter and more sensitive than the GLX, so I'm sure whoever wrote that would say the Carrot is better than the IMX.

[Tin]

BassachusettsBasshole, thats rich.......

Yup, lol.

I won't be looking at Kistlers anytime soon.

[smcentee]

.... I use a Helium II LTX for drop shotting and I feel the fish BREATHE on it. I know the fish bit before she does! Really, Kistler has changed my fishing 150%!!!!!!!

Jeeez! You're missing out on half the fun. With the Cumara you can feel the inhale AND the exhale. ;D

[Basshole18]

I don't know if he is busted or not. When I read what he wrote he said he was sponserd by the tackle shop, not the rod company. The guy at the tackle shop probably hooks him up with whatever he wants and he seems to want kistler.

THANK YOU INFIDEL!!! I am sponsored by the TACKLE shop, nothing at all to do with Kistler. He is not an official Kistler dealer or anything like that either. In FACT, I convinced him to bring in Kistlers he did not even carry them because I loved them so much. My buddy hooks me up from his tackle store, and like infidel said, I can choose whatever company I want. I was trying to give useful information and help someone out. I will say it again: I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH,  WORKING FOR,  OR SPONSORED by KISTLER!!! I just think they are the best rods I've ever used and would like to pass that on to the next man.