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Old 01-21-13, 05:30 AM   #1
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Default BPS Bargin Spinning Rod?

Anyone tried this Graphite Series Spinning Rod from Bass Pro Shops?

I think the spinning rod is new to that line this year? Normally it's 39.99 and I saw it on sale for 29.99 back around Thanksgiving. I've been kicking myself for not buying a couple.

Maybe it's just a personal preference in weight, strength and stiffness - but it felt really nice in my hand.
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Old 02-12-13, 11:14 PM   #2
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I prefer aluminum in a reel. but depending on the use it might be fine. I like the old ABU Cardinal reels for a low price reel.
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Anyone tried this Graphite Series Spinning Rod from Bass Pro Shops?

I think the spinning rod is new to that line this year? Normally it's 39.99 and I saw it on sale for 29.99 back around Thanksgiving. I've been kicking myself for not buying a couple.

Maybe it's just a personal preference in weight, strength and stiffness - but it felt really nice in my hand.
You said it yourself: It felt right. THAT is the most important thing IMO. If BPS rods didn't have that hump handle I would use them pretty much exclusively. Since I hate the hump handle I don't use them, but makes good rods and since it felt right to you I'd go for it
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You said it yourself: It felt right. THAT is the most important thing IMO. If BPS rods didn't have that hump handle I would use them pretty much exclusively. Since I hate the hump handle I don't use them, but makes good rods and since it felt right to you I'd go for it
I wish you hadn't said anything about the hump in the handle, I haven't noticed it now I will.
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Sorry about that, Brian.

Welcome to the forum, BTW!
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This rod doesn't have the dreaded hump. I can't stand those things either.

It also has a full cork handle which I prefer to the split grip.
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Iowa, you are correct-that model does not have the hump. Why BPS does not make more models without the hump is beyond me since so many people seem to dislike it.

Anyway, to get back on topic-go for it and enjoy the rod(s)!
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A scrap of fine sand paper makes short work of that cork hump.

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I have several MH in differing length.......my take....just right for me and my type of fishing.......used to be 25 on sale a few years ago.......haven't had one problem with any of them.....
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Sorry about that, Brian.

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Its Ok I was just joking.
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Old 02-14-13, 10:45 PM   #11
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Hate the hump handle on St Croix Avids. Are the rods one or two piece? I am thinking of getting a two piece to leave in the truck.
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