shadyhaven Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 the tours, the energys and the new catalyst all look great! i have had mine since they first hit the market(the orange ones). i guess the color all depends on personality. alot of older gentleman(old school) dont like the color but i have yet to meet someone of my generation that thinks they aren't at least neat lookin. change is good and why shouldnt we have some diversity?! viva la stix! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 31, 2009 Super User Posted March 31, 2009 I'm not getting dragged into another serious discussion, so on a light hearted note... U G L Y Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I've never used the parabolic one which is definitely lighter than the regular flippin' sticks, but I don't know what you guys are talking about. Lighter and more sensitive than a Steez or Loomis IMX/GLX? Absolutely not, and it's not really a matter of opinion, IMO ;D IMO, even a Shimano Crucial is more sensitive than a Carrot Stix. I bought a Carrot and traded it in for a Crucial a week later because it wasn't as sensitive as I had hoped. The one thing I miss is the color. That's it. Quote
shimanogloomis man Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Ill tell ya what i bought a carrot gold stick and its my second fav rod after my imx and glx.. imo the gold stck is more sensitive then my st croix ltb rod bar far .. and yes i like the color and id buy another one any day my only complaint is the guides do seem cheesy :'( i guess time will tell if the hold up to braid :-? Quote
kbkindle Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I'm not getting dragged into another serious discussion, so on a light hearted note... double ugly U G L Y Quote
Super User David P Posted March 31, 2009 Super User Posted March 31, 2009 There's definitely two sides to every story. I have played with them a few times. Not nearly as sensitive as people made them out to be, just right on par with a $150 rod. But the guides were awful, felt like they were going to cut my line. No $150 rod should have those guides, maybe $100. Not a terrible rod, but definitely not the FOR SURE best rod in the price range. Quote
MitchIsFishin Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Well, played with a few of them. Didn't find them to feel more sensitive than others, didn't like the guides at all, and yes, really,really ugly. If someone likes them, great, I see them as a $75 rod at best. 8-) Quote
Matt Jungblut Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 i love my gold carrot stick i even have a kick butt reel to go with it now tell me that ant the hottest combo u ever seen Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 That ain't the hottest combo I've ever seen Seriously though, it looks pretty sweet, except I could do without the flames. You should replace the flames with cork Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 1, 2009 Super User Posted April 1, 2009 I dig it, has a sort nu-school hot rod theme to it, with the flames, bright orange, and all the anodized Al on the US Trail reel. Quote
XbassmasterX Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 UGly? what is on the inside is what counts dont be judging haha i wanna try it out before i buy one tho Quote
The_Natural Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 I actually think the Carrots look nice; I just didn't like the guides at all. On another note....when are you going to snap a pic of all those reels you have? I can't wait! If you are sporting all those bad boys...the only haircut for you is a pimpin' afro. Word.... Quote
FordNFishinLover Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 There's definitely two sides to every story. I have played with them a few times. Not nearly as sensitive as people made them out to be, just right on par with a $150 rod. But the guides were awful, felt like they were going to cut my line. No $150 rod should have those guides, maybe $100. Not a terrible rod, but definitely not the FOR SURE best rod in the price range. Playing with in the store and fishing them are two different things man. I suggest you barrow someones and test it on the water. I think you will be a bit more suprised.. Quote
chris fenk Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 There's definitely two sides to every story. I have played with them a few times. Not nearly as sensitive as people made them out to be, just right on par with a $150 rod. But the guides were awful, felt like they were going to cut my line. No $150 rod should have those guides, maybe $100. Not a terrible rod, but definitely not the FOR SURE best rod in the price range. Playing with in the store and fishing them are two different things man. I suggest you barrow someones and test it on the water. I think you will be a bit more suprised.. The only rod you will see in his hands is a dobyns. Quote
TrippyJai Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 I don't have a carrot stix yet because I think they are ugly as well. Maybe if I ever own one in the near future and get to use them, I might grow fond of them, but as of now, ugly, ugly, UGLY! Quote
lubina Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 I love mine, I have 2 and one more on the way. True that the guides on the LTX look like crap but after a year of continuous use they are intact. Quote
pitchinallday Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 There's definitely two sides to every story. I have played with them a few times. Not nearly as sensitive as people made them out to be, just right on par with a $150 rod. But the guides were awful, felt like they were going to cut my line. No $150 rod should have those guides, maybe $100. Not a terrible rod, but definitely not the FOR SURE best rod in the price range. Playing with in the store and fishing them are two different things man. I suggest you barrow someones and test it on the water. I think you will be a bit more suprised.. The only rod you will see in his hands is a dobyns. Dobyns are much better than carrot sticks. Zillions are much better than carrot sticks. Crucials are much better than carrot sticks. Daiwa light and toughs are better rods for less money than a carrot stick. I have seen 30 dollar rods with same guides as a carrot stick. But I don't think that matters that much. I have used a carrot stick as an all purpose rod with 80lb braid for month without any guide problems. Quote
d.hark Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 I have 2 on the way and have only held them in BPS so cant comment too much. But man the lightness of them is worth the $130 each I didnt check out the guides really but that is about the only complaint I hear other than the color. If that was the only drawback how much would it be to replace the guides, would it be worth it then? Just thinking out loud Quote
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