Indiana Bass1 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 I have been looking everywhere and cant find out what length or action rod he was using. Anyone know??? Quote
Super User Sam Posted February 22, 2011 Super User Posted February 22, 2011 Great question. I know he will use a 7-foot medium heavy with fast action tip for crankbaits but I have no idea what he was using in the tournament. He also uses 12-pound fluorocarbon line to get the crank down to its correct depth. Once KVD told me to use 17-pound test on cranks bu they were the 2-5 foot square bills. I think he changes his tackle for each situation he encounters. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Probably one of his signature series rods or his Tour KVD rods for the crankbaits. http://www.basspro.com/Quantum-Tour-Kevin-VanDam-Crankin-Rods/product/104156/-1554485 Quote
Indiana Bass1 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 I know it was a tour cranking rod. But which one ? Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 22, 2011 Super User Posted February 22, 2011 Great question.I know he will use a 7-foot medium heavy with fast action tip for crankbaits but I have no idea what he was using in the tournament. He also uses 12-pound fluorocarbon line to get the crank down to its correct depth. Once KVD told me to use 17-pound test on cranks bu they were the 2-5 foot square bills. I think he changes his tackle for each situation he encounters. This is true. He spoke during the press conference after the win and was using 20lb flouro because he wasn't fishing deep. For some reason 6'6" MH stands out in my mind about the rod. I could be wrong. Quote
DpDvr Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 I don't know about the classic, but on the show "Bass Pro's, he was using a 7' MM Quantum tour KVD for the square bill cranks. Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Winning Gear Notes VanDam said he used the same rod/reel/line combination to crank that he used to win the Elite Series post-season in Montgomery, Ala. last summer. With the crank, he employed his signature series Quantum Tour KVD cranking rod, which is a fiberglass/graphite blend. He used a 5.3:1 Quantum casting reel and 20-pound Bass Pro Shops XPS fluorocarbon. This was stolen from another site, you can go to Strike Kings facebook page and link up to the whole article. Very informative.. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted February 23, 2011 Super User Posted February 23, 2011 Most likely the 7' MH or 7'4 M http://www.***.com/Quantum_Tour_KVD_Cranking_Casting_Rods/descpage-QKVDC.html Quote
bigbassctchr101 Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I know pictures don't exactly show what seems to be true life size. But in the pictures when he is going by Martens or Rook, and some of the other pictures, the rod looks like a longer style judging by his body and positioning. But pictures can make things bigger than they appear, I thought all them fish he was pulling out were at least 6lbs....OH WAIT>...They were! Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted February 23, 2011 Super User Posted February 23, 2011 I know pictures don't exactly show what seems to be true life size. But in the pictures when he is going by Martens or Rook, and some of the other pictures, the rod looks like a longer style judging by his body and positioning. But pictures can make things bigger than they appear, I thought all them fish he was pulling out were at least 6lbs....OH WAIT>...They were! ever watch Stacy King fish a 7' rod....he makes them look like 8' flipping sticks ;D but honestly...what does it matter? I've never understood the fascination with knowing EVERYTHING about a tournament win...It isn't the rod, boat, line, reel, bait, or cereal bar that wins a tournement, it's the angler. I know the pro's may plug certain specifics and everyone goes into an uproar about it because they saw them using something different. I never saw Velvick even touch a Duckett rod on Clear lake during the Bassmasters "coverage" but it was credited for the win. I doesn't matter if Harry puts specially matched tires on the car and you pass on the outside....rubbins racing. ok...I'm done Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 23, 2011 Super User Posted February 23, 2011 I know pictures don't exactly show what seems to be true life size. But in the pictures when he is going by Martens or Rook, and some of the other pictures, the rod looks like a longer style judging by his body and positioning. But pictures can make things bigger than they appear, I thought all them fish he was pulling out were at least 6lbs....OH WAIT>...They were! ever watch Stacy King fish a 7' rod....he makes them look like 8' flipping sticks ;D but honestly...what does it matter? I've never understood the fascination with knowing EVERYTHING about a tournament win...It isn't the rod, boat, line, reel, bait, or cereal bar that wins a tournement, it's the angler. I know the pro's may plug certain specifics and everyone goes into an uproar about it because they saw them using something different. I never saw Velvick even touch a Duckett rod on Clear lake during the Bassmasters "coverage" but it was credited for the win. I doesn't matter if Harry puts specially matched tires on the car and you pass on the outside....rubbins racing. ok...I'm done It matters to the people that wants to buy every thing related to KVD , Unbelievable isn't it ? Quote
Dan-K Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I never saw Velvick even touch a Duckett rod on Clear lake during the Bassmasters "coverage" but it was credited for the win. I doesn't matter if Harry puts specially matched tires on the car and you pass on the outside....rubbins racing.ok...I'm done Actually, IIRC, the Bassmaster publication said he was throwing those rago swim baits on a Falcon.... Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted February 23, 2011 Super User Posted February 23, 2011 I know pictures don't exactly show what seems to be true life size. But in the pictures when he is going by Martens or Rook, and some of the other pictures, the rod looks like a longer style judging by his body and positioning. But pictures can make things bigger than they appear, I thought all them fish he was pulling out were at least 6lbs....OH WAIT>...They were! ever watch Stacy King fish a 7' rod....he makes them look like 8' flipping sticks ;D but honestly...what does it matter? I've never understood the fascination with knowing EVERYTHING about a tournament win...It isn't the rod, boat, line, reel, bait, or cereal bar that wins a tournement, it's the angler. I know the pro's may plug certain specifics and everyone goes into an uproar about it because they saw them using something different. I never saw Velvick even touch a Duckett rod on Clear lake during the Bassmasters "coverage" but it was credited for the win. I doesn't matter if Harry puts specially matched tires on the car and you pass on the outside....rubbins racing. ok...I'm done +1 for the "Days of Thunder" quote 8-) My favorite movie of all time. Quote
Indiana Bass1 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Excuse me for asking a simple question. It had nothing to do with who won what. I bought several square bills this winter and have been looking for a rod to throw them on. Maybe I should of ask another Revo vs. P.Q. question. Thanks to those of you who tried to help out. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Excuse me for asking a simple question. It had nothing to do with who won what. I bought several square bills this winter and have been looking for a rod to throw them on. Maybe I should of ask another Revo vs. P.Q. question. Thanks to those of you who tried to help out. I think the 7' MM would work well for the square bills. LOL or another Curado vs anything question. Quote
Hot Rod Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 I have been looking everywhere and cant find out what length or action rod he was using. Anyone know??? Was wondering that myself? Quote
Indiana Bass1 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 Yep went over to Tackle Warehouse and found it posted there. It was the 7' medium. Thanks. Quote
Muad Dib Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 would that 7ft medium also be good for 1/2 oz red eye shads? ripping through stuff? those kvd rods do look bulky and not sure how the weight is on them? Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted March 1, 2011 Super User Posted March 1, 2011 would that 7ft medium also be good for 1/2 oz red eye shads? ripping through stuff? those kvd rods do look bulky and not sure how the weight is on them? They're not that heavy, really. In terms of a graphite/glass composite blank they're actually reasonably light. I've fished the 7-4 M for ripping through grass and really liked it for that purpose. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 would that 7ft medium also be good for 1/2 oz red eye shads? ripping through stuff? those kvd rods do look bulky and not sure how the weight is on them? They're not that heavy, really. In terms of a graphite/glass composite blank they're actually reasonably light. I've fished the 7-4 M for ripping through grass and really liked it for that purpose. I agree that rods are rather light even though looking at them they are somewhat bulky. I've handled them in BPS and was surprised at how light they felt. Quote
BossHoss Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Looking at the ESPN coverage... The rod he was using on the last day was super long...I would bet my money on his 7'10 medium heavy tour edition...I wouldn't put it past him having a custom 7' something in a medium action. He was wrecking those stumps and they said he would break off before going over to get a crank so I guessing that would hard on a medium rod. Quote
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