Browning Siliflex

[CMorg]

Is this a decent rod for topwaters with treble hooks ? I am thinking about this rod for that application a 6'6" M , it says its parabolic.

[pig n jig]

It is priced right.

Its fiberglass, so its quite parabolic.

The cons

I had the glue to the reel seat break loose on one of the siliflex rods I had.

The reel seat flexes quite a bit under fish torque.

Ivan

[CMorg]

So , is that a no for your vote ?

[pig n jig]

Originally Posted by CMorg

So , is that a no for your vote ?

Yes and no I am neutral about the rod.You have to decide what you like. I will base my opinion for you though.

For $39.99, the Silaflex are worth taking a look at.My personal opinion is that they could use more power in the lower part of the rod blank.

One thing to check before settling on the length is compare the 7', 6'6" and 6' rods and you will see that the extra length does not go into the usable part of the rod, it goes into the handle length. I would rather have the length go into the rod tip and keep the handle the same length for a lighter weight ratio. Be sure you can cast it 2 handed, you want to be able to have plenty of room on the handle to cast your topwater baits with both hands on the handle but alot of handle provides extra rod weight.

This is only my opinion, they should have a buyers review on the website to check out as well. The person who bought my silaflex rods really likes them alot.I just didn't care for them to much. Ivan

[hookup]

parabolic rods are great for chucking big crank and jerk baits. if you're aware of the defn of a rods action, a parabolic rod would be slow - ie, then entire rod would bend like a parabola, instead of a rod that has a flimsy tip and backbone 3/4 of the way up the rod.

Here's an idea if this works ...

The top blank is fast, the blanks get 'slower' in action as you look down the blanks. A parabolic blank would be even 'slower' then the ones shown

[66KingFisher]

I had no idea what parabolic ment so I appreciate your explaination...it made perfect sense.