Super User dodgeguy Posted March 1, 2009 Super User Posted March 1, 2009 it's about time somebody besides me recognizes how good they are!!! Quote
lubina Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I have two Powell Max's and at 140 bucks they are awesome. Another vote for Powell Quote
ejtaylor822 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 If you want optimal performance, you need to decide on which technique will be primary for this rod. As others have said, you are better off going with the more expensive and "technical high-end" for the plastics - very high modulus, extremely light and sensitive. For cranks, in all honesty, fiberglass works best or at a minimum a composite - high modulus is a waste for cranks. Optimal action for cranks is a slow parabolic curve for hooksets and fighting. For the plastics you want a very fast tip for hook sets so you are getting into the blank's power. Also, the faster tip will give you much more sensitivity for detection the slightest of nibbles - both of which are benefits of high modulus. BTW, and I am HUGE fan of quantum, but I would choose the St. Croix avids over the quantum rods. Eddie Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted March 2, 2009 Super User Posted March 2, 2009 I wouldn't spend that much on a crank rod. As for a plastics rod I really like my Kistler Magnesium TS...Powell's seem nice too Quote
Super User Raul Posted March 2, 2009 Super User Posted March 2, 2009 it's about time somebody besides me recognizes how good they are!!! I said they were good rods .... but not an IMX. Quote
21farms Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 the second-generation dobyns rods are my favorite but they're probably $20 out of your price range. for my money, i'd buy a used g.loomis IMX which i see regularly between $140-$180...here's one example: http://www.westernbass.com/forum/ads_item.php?id=10144 Quote
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