Carbonlite Micro Guide Rods

[philsoreel]

Was thinking about trying one, but it seems to be alot of bad reviews. Guides splitting and busting out on first hooksets??? Is it really a problem or just that group of guys that ride around with their rods in the bed of their pick-ups all week then fuss when the rods break?

Which model would be best for LC Pointer 100's?

[bigbassctchr101]

I never had a problem with the couple of carbonlites I had. I never used the mirco guides though. When fishing in the winter I always throw a spinning rod with my jerkbaits so I can get as much distance with lighter line as possible. I opt for a medium 6'6" for most jerkbaits, the 100's may need a little more rod though.

When I can get away with the heavier line I like to use a stout Med Heavy with a soft tip, 6'9" works pretty great for me with the 100 size. I'd like to have a good 6'6" rod for smaller baits though.

[FL_Sharpshooter]

I use a 7' M carbonlite with the micro guides - no complaints here. It is a very sensitive and very strong rod. I will tell you though that BPS does over-rate the weight load on this one though - it doesn't like to throw 5/8oz baits, even with the M being rated up to 5/8.

[J Francho]

If your going to fishing in sub freezing temps, then avoid micros.

[Hooligan]

I know first hand the Carbonlite micro has had a couple issues. There is, indeed, a bad run of guides that are on the rods. There's a fairly large run of them that aren't worth a squirt. There was a fairly good number of rods, however, that are not affected. Overall, they're not a bad rod, really.

[philsoreel]

If your going to fishing in sub freezing temps, then avoid micros.

John, I can't tell you how much money you've saved me this year, didn't even cross my mind. Thanks...again.

So BPS is a little light on their ratings in the whole Carbonlite series or just that particular rod?

[OnthePotomac]

I have one Carbonlite micro guide 6'6" I bought this summer and two regular Carbonlite, 7' and 6'6" I bought last year, all MH, and have had no problems worm fishing heavy grass. My grandson has two Carbonlite microguide, one 7' and one 6'6", both MH and he loves them.

[bigbassctchr101]

If your going to fishing in sub freezing temps, then avoid micros.

I kinda disagree on this as I use a boyd duckett rod to fish my silver buddies. Several winter tournaments never get above freezing conditions here. While the very tip is very prone to icing over quicker than other eyes, the other eyes are less affected. The tip seems to wick away water better than the standard eyes (like a squegee) which will cause more icing on the tip, but less icing on the other eyes. With the bigger eyes its not uncommon to have ice problems almost all the way down (at least 3-4 of them). Usually its an easy fix is dipping your rod into the water and shaking it will allow the ice to clear.This does get very annoying though. Some people spray silicone on the rods to keep this from happening. Other people may have different experiences. But I have fished with that rod all day long and the temp never reach 25 degrees and I still prefer it over other rods.

[J Francho]

I kinda disagree on this

Can I point out that I am in western NY, while you are in TN?

Not saying it doesn't get below freezing in TN, but I fish all winter long up here, and if micros were better, then the ice fisherman would be using them, and not the huge guides. Yes, I have two micro guide rods. They stop working very well when air temps are below 30°. The very best guides for feezing conditions are Recoils.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Can I point out that I am in western NY, while you are in TN?

Not saying it doesn't get below freezing in TN, but I fish all winter long up here, and if micros were better, then the ice fisherman would be using them, and not the huge guides. Yes, I have two micro guide rods. They stop working very well when air temps are below 30°. The very best guides for feezing conditions are Recoils.

x2 on the Recoils. Freezing temps is their single best application. And witout the inserts you can go really small and have the best of both worlds.

[bigbassctchr101]

Can I point out that I am in western NY, while you are in TN? Not saying it doesn't get below freezing in TN, but I fish all winter long up here, and if micros were better, then the ice fisherman would be using them, and not the huge guides. Yes, I have two micro guide rods. They stop working very well when air temps are below 30°. The very best guides for feezing conditions are Recoils.

Are you trying to imply that its colder up there than down here lol JK!

I'd take your word for it. I was just basing that one rod, I would say that the constant movement and casting may have had a role in it as well.

[J Francho]

Not to go too far OT, but....Up here, the water freezes almost instantly, as the line is reeled up. We use Pam or Chapstick on the guides so the icicles fall off easier. Braid is totally out of the question, as it freezes to itself. Yes, it's pretty silly to fish like this, but you do what you gotta do.