knap Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 im getting this reel and rod when it comes in to the bass pro that i live by, has anyone used it yet if so do you like it? Quote
Nkybassfisherman Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 it sucks.... lol no jk. Since its coming from the rick clunn line i can tell you i like his other reels and im sure this one will be no different. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 10, 2010 Super User Posted January 10, 2010 You might want to compare the specs of the new 2010 RCX reel - being sold for $109.99 - with the 2009 model Rick Clunn - still on clearance online for $71.82. It looks like all that has changed is the color/finish of the reel... The 2009 model RC rods are just about sold-out online... I haven't used the RC or RCX rods. I do have a 2009 RC reel, with another inbound right now, and it's a solid, quality reel with dual-braking. It's a bit heavy at 9.45oz but that's only about 1/2oz heavier than other similar reels and it does have a bit higher line capacity - 135yds/12lb. FWIW Quote
Nkybassfisherman Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 You might want to compare the specs of the new 2010 RCX reel - being sold for $109.99 - with the 2009 model Rick Clunn - still on clearance online for $71.82. It looks like all that has changed is the color/finish of the reel...The 2009 model RC rods are just about sold-out online... I haven't used the RC or RCX rods. I do have a 2009 RC reel, with another inbound right now, and it's a solid, quality reel with dual-braking. It's a bit heavy at 9.45oz but that's only about 1/2oz heavier than other similar reels and it does have a bit higher line capacity - 135yds/12lb. FWIW thats what i was thinking that they just changed the color and finish of the reel. Quote
central.PA.bass Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 You might want to compare the specs of the new 2010 RCX reel - being sold for $109.99 - with the 2009 model Rick Clunn - still on clearance online for $71.82. It looks like all that has changed is the color/finish of the reel...The 2009 model RC rods are just about sold-out online... I haven't used the RC or RCX rods. I do have a 2009 RC reel, with another inbound right now, and it's a solid, quality reel with dual-braking. It's a bit heavy at 9.45oz but that's only about 1/2oz heavier than other similar reels and it does have a bit higher line capacity - 135yds/12lb. FWIW good advice.. get last years reel for cheaper... then use the money you were gonna use for the rod and get a better one Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted January 11, 2010 Super User Posted January 11, 2010 I have the RC 7'MF bc worm rod..I've had it for about a year..for the $$$ it's o.k...If I had to do over again, I would spend a few more bucks and get a Shimano..I paid 100.00 for mine, If you can get it for 80.00, I'd go for it. Quote
Stasher1 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 You might want to compare the specs of the new 2010 RCX reel - being sold for $109.99 - with the 2009 model Rick Clunn - still on clearance online for $71.82. It looks like all that has changed is the color/finish of the reel...The 2009 model RC rods are just about sold-out online... I haven't used the RC or RCX rods. I do have a 2009 RC reel, with another inbound right now, and it's a solid, quality reel with dual-braking. It's a bit heavy at 9.45oz but that's only about 1/2oz heavier than other similar reels and it does have a bit higher line capacity - 135yds/12lb. FWIW I handled the new RCX reel last week and had the exact same thought. It appears to be the same reel in a funky new color. It still has the rubbery coating as well. I didn't think to check out the rods, but I really like the idea of the ground cork/rubber grips. I did see a BUNCH of last year's RC rods on the clearance racks for about $60, but they don't come in 7' ML so I wasn't interested. Quote
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