This rod any good?

Chum · 08-29-05, 12:10 AM

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...equestid=69323
do you guys think this is worth buying?

Rebbasser · 08-29-05, 12:29 AM

I've heard mixed reviews on that kind of rod. The biggest complaint I have heard is that if you bring in anthing on your like like moss it can clog up.

Chum · 08-29-05, 12:37 AM

What about using a bore cleaner or pipe cleaner, or even putting some screen from the window on it?

pig n jig · 08-29-05, 02:14 AM

Chum, I have a Pinnacle Pinnacle made Cabelas rods. In my opinion, I would not buy another rod after owning one.You need the cable threader to thread line through the rod,which is not always with the rod, The rod had good feel but depending on what lb test line you used determined whether it casted well or not.The reel seat of the handle busted out of the first one and they replaced it with another rod , but they sent me a Medium action instead of a heavy like the original rod was because the Pinnacle rods were discontinued, Cabeleas series were the only innerline series Silstar was going to make. Silstar company is who owns Pinnacle.I have got a $129.99 Pinnacle Titanium innerline I can sell you for a whole lot less money if your interested ?

P N J

1FASTLASER · 08-29-05, 06:18 AM

I can see using one of these rods in heavy cover baitcasting conditiuons in some of the places I fish. As far as using the spinning model I would think they would be a REAL pain is the $#@ to use especially if you get several wraps of line to come off at once . I also see a disadvantage to getting any distance on the spinning model do to the friction of the line going through a guide before entering the rod.

Fish2win · 08-29-05, 08:53 AM

That rod was originally designed and tested here in East Tennessee. It was pioneered by a pro named Dwayne Horton. It was designed as a flipping stick. I have an original one. It is a great flipping stick. It is very good as a flipping stick. It is also very sensative. It should make a good worm jig rod in the 6 ot 6.5 length. The one I have which was custom made 6 or 7 years ago is a 7.5. The point someone made about moss or algea getting clogged might be a good point. I have not had that problem but I can see how that could happen.They run those on sale every once in a while. I think I saw them for 49 or 59 back last winter. I paid 150 for the one I had made.For the money I would try it if I were you. Fish2win

Chum · 08-29-05, 10:22 AM

Now i need a reel.
Cabela's -- Pflueger Contender Spinning Reels
Cabela's -- Daiwa OpusÂ® Plus Spinning Reel
or another one under $70

Fish2win · 08-29-05, 11:01 AM

The retrieve ratio on the Pfluger is better than the Diawa. The 3.7 on the Diawa is way to slow for this type rod. I like a spinning reel that is between 4.7and 5.1. The 4.6 on the Diawa may be Ok for you. Fish2win

454ss · 08-29-05, 04:33 PM

I would never buy that rod becasue around here weeds are abundant and i dont need no cloggin up my rod. just my $0.02

dodgeguy · 08-29-05, 06:57 PM

i had 2 of the pinnacles and they stunk so bad it wasn't funny.the line would always hang up in the rod.GARBAGE!!!

zooker · 08-29-05, 06:57 PM

i never had a clogging issue with the one i had. the line threadin issue was there. and you are right they have better than normal feel.unfountuatly mine is some where on the bottom of riles creek in tuckertown lake..

zooker

Chum · 08-29-05, 08:42 PM

Are any of theese good?
Cabela's E-Glass Spinning Rods
Fishing - Rods - Spinning from Bass Pro Shops

Rebbasser · 08-29-05, 09:41 PM

While I haven't used one I have never heard anything but praise for the Bionic Blade.

Chum · 08-29-05, 11:54 PM

guess im gonna get this combo
Fishing - Rods - Spinning from Bass Pro Shops
Cabela's -- Daiwa OpusÂ® Plus Spinning Reel

lizardsrule · 08-30-05, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chum

guess im gonna get this combo
Fishing - Rods - Spinning from Bass Pro Shops
Cabela's -- Daiwa OpusÂ® Plus Spinning Reel

Are you ordering on line, or are you going there? My suggestion is to pick up the rod and reel you are wanting and feel them in your hands. If you are ordering on line then find them somewhere else. You aren't asking about really high end stuff, so you should be able to find the stuff locally. I have bought rrds on line before, and found that I don't care for them as much as some a lot less espensive because of my personal preference. Just a thought. Now if you already have used these rods, then go for it.

Lizards

08-29-05, 12:10 AM	#1
Chum BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Granby, CT Posts: 45	This rod any good? http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...equestid=69323 do you guys think this is worth buying?

08-29-05, 12:29 AM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	I've heard mixed reviews on that kind of rod. The biggest complaint I have heard is that if you bring in anthing on your like like moss it can clog up. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-29-05, 08:53 AM	#6
Fish2win BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norris Tennessee Posts: 469	That rod was originally designed and tested here in East Tennessee. It was pioneered by a pro named Dwayne Horton. It was designed as a flipping stick. I have an original one. It is a great flipping stick. It is very good as a flipping stick. It is also very sensative. It should make a good worm jig rod in the 6 ot 6.5 length. The one I have which was custom made 6 or 7 years ago is a 7.5. The point someone made about moss or algea getting clogged might be a good point. I have not had that problem but I can see how that could happen.They run those on sale every once in a while. I think I saw them for 49 or 59 back last winter. I paid 150 for the one I had made.For the money I would try it if I were you. Fish2win __________________ Norris Tennessee set the hook! They dont have hands.

08-29-05, 11:01 AM	#8
Fish2win BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norris Tennessee Posts: 469	The retrieve ratio on the Pfluger is better than the Diawa. The 3.7 on the Diawa is way to slow for this type rod. I like a spinning reel that is between 4.7and 5.1. The 4.6 on the Diawa may be Ok for you. Fish2win __________________ Norris Tennessee set the hook! They dont have hands.

08-29-05, 06:57 PM	#10
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	i had 2 of the pinnacles and they stunk so bad it wasn't funny.the line would always hang up in the rod.GARBAGE!!! __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

08-29-05, 12:37 AM	#3
Chum BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Granby, CT Posts: 45	What about using a bore cleaner or pipe cleaner, or even putting some screen from the window on it?

08-29-05, 02:14 AM	#4
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Chum, I have a Pinnacle Pinnacle made Cabelas rods. In my opinion, I would not buy another rod after owning one.You need the cable threader to thread line through the rod,which is not always with the rod, The rod had good feel but depending on what lb test line you used determined whether it casted well or not.The reel seat of the handle busted out of the first one and they replaced it with another rod , but they sent me a Medium action instead of a heavy like the original rod was because the Pinnacle rods were discontinued, Cabeleas series were the only innerline series Silstar was going to make. Silstar company is who owns Pinnacle.I have got a $129.99 Pinnacle Titanium innerline I can sell you for a whole lot less money if your interested ? P N J

08-29-05, 06:18 AM	#5
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	I can see using one of these rods in heavy cover baitcasting conditiuons in some of the places I fish. As far as using the spinning model I would think they would be a REAL pain is the $#@ to use especially if you get several wraps of line to come off at once . I also see a disadvantage to getting any distance on the spinning model do to the friction of the line going through a guide before entering the rod.

08-29-05, 10:22 AM	#7
Chum BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Granby, CT Posts: 45	Now i need a reel. Cabela's -- Pflueger Contender Spinning Reels Cabela's -- Daiwa OpusÂ® Plus Spinning Reel or another one under $70

08-29-05, 04:33 PM	#9
454ss BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glennville,GA Posts: 615	I would never buy that rod becasue around here weeds are abundant and i dont need no cloggin up my rod. just my $0.02

08-29-05, 06:57 PM	#11
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i never had a clogging issue with the one i had. the line threadin issue was there. and you are right they have better than normal feel.unfountuatly mine is some where on the bottom of riles creek in tuckertown lake.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

08-29-05, 08:42 PM	#12
Chum BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Granby, CT Posts: 45	Are any of theese good? Cabela's E-Glass Spinning Rods Fishing - Rods - Spinning from Bass Pro Shops

08-29-05, 09:41 PM	#13
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	While I haven't used one I have never heard anything but praise for the Bionic Blade. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-29-05, 11:54 PM	#14
Chum BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Granby, CT Posts: 45	guess im gonna get this combo Fishing - Rods - Spinning from Bass Pro Shops Cabela's -- Daiwa OpusÂ® Plus Spinning Reel

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