Diggy Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 Saw on the BPS site- other new stuff added as well Dual-helical bias 30 ton plus graphite blank Unsanded blank for maximum strength retention Airweight resin-filled blank Fuji® Alconite® micro guides The sleek, super-strong, and extra-light Wild Black rods now feature the elimination of decorative coatings, plus new assembly systems for a total of 8 grams removed—resulting in a 10% overall reduction in weight. For even more efficiency, the labels have been moved to the handle blank! The dual-helical bias 30 ton plus graphite blank gives maximum sensitivity and unparalleled balance; the blank is also unsanded for maximum strength retention, and filled with an airweight resin that has three-times the modulus of the coating. Fuji® Alconite® micro guides are spaced for the most efficient casts and a profound sense of feel. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 15, 2011 Super User Posted December 15, 2011 Egg Plant Stix Quote
Super User webertime Posted December 15, 2011 Super User Posted December 15, 2011 So 8 grams is ~10% of the rod's weight? That makes it a 2.81oz rod... Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight. If they are refering to just the blank, then that weight is not very impressive. The Ad copy is pretty sketchy. Quote
Shane Procell Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 I personally like the Carrot Stix and look forward to seeing the new line of rods. Quote
baluga Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 All I can say about the carrot stix maker is ..... WHY??? First they have the bright orange blank and now they come up with a black blank but sporting a NEON green Butt end But don't get me wrong I do have the original carrot stix and I love them for soaking bait because I could be 100 yards away from it and still could see if the tip is moving on a bite Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted December 15, 2011 Super User Posted December 15, 2011 Die the Handel black & remove the hook holder and it looks like it'd be a good rod. Someone explain to me how not sanding the blank makes it stronger? I'd think it'd be the other way around... Quote
Diggy Posted December 16, 2011 Author Posted December 16, 2011 They seemed very nice in person, they greeted me politely. They had 3 sizes on display and 3 total. The med light rod felt like a feather Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I think e21's goal is to see how ugly they can make and rod and see how many people are dumb enough to buy them. With all the breaking issues they've had and a terrible taste in color, I have stayed away and plan to do so. Quote
Scorcher214 Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 . Seems like it would be a very nice rod but for cripes sake, a neon green butt on an all black rod? Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted December 18, 2011 Super User Posted December 18, 2011 . Seems like it would be a very nice rod but for cripes sake, a neon green butt on an all black rod? Even covering that with Duct tape would be an improvement. Quote
RyneB Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 I was dead set on getting a Duckett rod for my Orra SX spinning reel. Then i picked up the Wild and it felt amazing. The green handle butt is hideous, but i own 4 Skeet rods, so i think a green handle butt that i dont see while fishing wont bother me. Quote
Matt Jungblut Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 I had the gold series great rod. When the rod broke was looking at the last eye and my braid had almost sawed all the way though. Would i buy a neither sure if they changed the eye material. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted December 18, 2011 Super User Posted December 18, 2011 I had the gold series great rod. When the rod broke was looking at the last eye and my braid had almost sawed all the way though. Would i buy a neither sure if they changed the eye material. Interesting, one would think that braided line would have a difficult time cutting its way through a titanium carbide insert. Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted December 19, 2011 Super User Posted December 19, 2011 I was dead set on getting a Duckett rod for my Orra SX spinning reel. Then i picked up the Wild and it felt amazing. The green handle butt is hideous, but i own 4 Skeet rods, so i think a green handle butt that i dont see while fishing wont bother me. Look at the bright side, will all those crazy colored rods, you'll never get hit by somebody in heavy fog.... Quote
RyneB Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Look at the bright side, will all those crazy colored rods, you'll never get hit by somebody in heavy fog.... I had a guy on the lake make a comment about my yellow rods. It was a comment that questioned my sexuality. I kept my eye on him most the day, when i saw him heading in i followed. I was going to confront him, then i saw him get into a yellow SUV. Things that make you go hmmmm. My friend always gives me a hard time about my yellow rods, but i outfish him every time we fish together. I told him my yellow rods look better doubled over than his rods look with no fish at the end. People have yellow houses, cars, boats, etc. So why is it such a bad thing to have a yellow rod? Quote
Bigbarge50 Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 So anyone use one of these yet? Would love a real review other than the typical "Never fished a carrot stick but they def. break all the time so I never buy them". I also agree that not sure how braid can saw through titanium carbite. I have a gold carrot stick and enjoy it and casts a mile. These look interesting so again would love a review of someone who has one. Quote
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