Super User .RM. Posted April 11, 2009 Super User Posted April 11, 2009 There isn't just one, maybe 5 to 10... But as you can see it just depends on who you talk to.... : Just the .02¢ of a custom rod builder Tight Lines!!! Quote
Captain Obvious Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 the best I've used were BPS PQ But it seems that the GLX is the best Quote
Fish Chris Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 The most sensitive rod on the planet, whatever rod that might be, being used in conjuction with monofilament, will not be as sensitive as a 40 year old, fiberglass rod, used in conjuction with braided line. If sensitivity is a big concern, then you should be using braid, for starters. You can worry about things of lesser concern (like the rod) later. Peace, Fish Quote
hawgchaser Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 The most sensitive rod on the planet, whatever rod that might be, being used in conjuction with monofilament, will not be as sensitive as a 40 year old, fiberglass rod, used in conjuction with braided line.If sensitivity is a big concern, then you should be using braid, for starters. You can worry about things of lesser concern (like the rod) later. Peace, Fish Exactly! I Berkley Lightning Rod with braid is more sensitive than a GLX with mono. Sensitivity is overstated and overrated when it comes to rods. Most decent rods have all the sensitivity you need. It's more important to pick the right size and action. Quote
ArcticCat500 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 My Loomis MossyBack felt a world of difference in my hands over my BPS rods when it came to sensitivity, but my GBlanks (Rainshadow RX8+) custom spinning rod paired with a Tierra 2500 and 15lb PowerPro braid is insanely sensitive. But Im not saying its the best, but it's real nice..... Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 12, 2009 Super User Posted April 12, 2009 If your rod and reel is very "Tip Heavy" in your hand, or your reel is way overly heavy - especially in spinning tackle - your strike detection could suffer. I'll take a set up that is balanced correctly over one that is not. And "Balanced correctly" might be a little different for everyone, and I think it differs from technique to technique. As previously mentioned, line choice is an important portion of the Sensitivity equation. But, why is it that the more the tackle costs $$$ - the better it seems to balance ? A-Jay Quote
Super User burleytog Posted April 12, 2009 Super User Posted April 12, 2009 Sensitivity is entirely subjective. One man's shad fart detector is another man's rug beater. Quote
Super User South FLA Posted April 12, 2009 Super User Posted April 12, 2009 I have a custom IMX 6' rod that is my favorite of a stable of GLXs, Dobyns, Cumuras, Avids, and All Stars. I think you can't beat a custom rod. Quote
buckmanjr Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I love my kistler LTXs and shimano cumara's Quote
Bassaholic84 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Under $150 The Powell Max is the most sensitive i have ever used. Quote
Captain Obvious Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Chris is right though, line plays a major factor with rods, when I switch to fluorocarbon after fishing mono, it was amazing the difference that I felt on the same rods Cap.O Quote
Jacob0434 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 You all might think I'm crazy, but I love my Fenwick HMG'S. I ended up getting rid of my legend tournament spinning rod and my rogue drop shot rod and replaced them with HMG rods becuase I liked the feel of them better. I haven't had the chance to use an upper echelon rod like the GLX, but I'm a firm believer in use what you have confidence in and I'm confident in my Fenwick's. Tight Lines, Jacob Quote
tennwalkinghorse Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 For me its my Kistler Argon a bit more then my St.Croix LTB but Avids are right up there to. Quote
blackbass Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I own LTX II, GLX, MB Evoluzion and fished Evergreens. I like japanese rods for their workmanship and quality. What I can say about the sensitivity is, that you feel what you have to but there is a difference to USDM. I like my BCR 803 especially for senkos. I already feel much more with this stick than with any other JDM product. However, the GLX can't beat my Helium LTX II if you just look at the sensitivity. Has anybody of you ever fished the new St.Croix Legend Xtreme or Elite and can tell about their sensitivity? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 13, 2009 Super User Posted April 13, 2009 Has anybody of you ever fished the new St.Croix Legend . or Elite and can tell about their sensitivity? I fish a GLX MBR844C and BCR854; Legend Elites EC70MHF and ES70MF as well as several Avids for other applications (moving lures). G. Loomis is King Of The Hill, the LE are more comparable to IMX, but I like them all! 8-) Quote
blackbass Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks I'm looking for a heavy t-rig rod, which one would you recomend? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 13, 2009 Super User Posted April 13, 2009 I have fished the MBR844C for a number of years and just recently picked up a BCR854. You would be very pleased with either rod. 8-) Quote
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted April 13, 2009 Super User Posted April 13, 2009 ThanksI'm looking for a heavy t-rig rod, which one would you recomend? A four-powered rod in Loomis' BCR series. Quote
The_Natural Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Hands do not affect how conductive a rod blank is. A rod blank conducts and transmits vibrations....and some are going to be less dampening than others. Just like some metals are more conductive than other metals; some blanks are going to be better conductors of vibrations. It wouldn't be hard to measure it with electronic equipment; you could simply attach something transmitting a vibration to the end of a blank, and measure how much is retained at the other end. Quote
WCCT Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 I have fished all of the previously mentioned rods and they are all pretty dang good. I would have to say that the Kistler LTX's are about as sensitive as you can get. The GLX's are very nice too, but I prefer the split grip design and I personally feel that the LTX's are a bit more sensitive. Another very sensitive rod is the Rogue MB series. These run around $200, so quite a bit less than the above mentioned and very sensitive. I have built on all of the St. Croix blanks and they are also top notch. The SCV blanks are really sweet. There are a ton of great rods out there now, so don't be afraid to try them all!!!! Quote
mozy Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 I've never used one, but for the price they charge I can't believe no one has mentioned a Steez. Maybe they aren't that great? Like I said, I've never used one, but for that price you would think it would be so sensitive it would catch fish for you. Quote
The_Natural Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 I've never used one, but for the price they charge I can't believe no one has mentioned a Steez. Maybe they aren't that great? Like I said, I've never used one, but for that price you would think it would be so sensitive it would catch fish for you. I've got several, and they are indeed sensitive. You are splitting hairs with the higher-end rods, but the BCR is still the benchmark IMHO. Quote
basspimple Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 legend extremes are up there. i dont own one, but i used a buddy of mines and i swear i felt a fish fart. Quote
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