Are your rods homogenous?

Wishing2BFishing · 01-05-09, 09:10 PM

Well, do you prefer to fish with one brand or do you have a myriad of sticks from different companies?

bamabassman · 01-05-09, 09:11 PM

i use whatever i can afford,lomao. mostly litghing rods and cherrywood rods. BUT....one day i am gonna upgrade, i hope.

abu4600 · 01-05-09, 09:28 PM

I am brand loyal. I fish bass pro extremes and bionic blades

CMorg · 01-05-09, 09:39 PM

Loyal , Garcia's and AiRRUS

woody · 01-05-09, 09:39 PM

Mixed bag of rods.

cassidyta · 01-05-09, 11:51 PM

I guess I am pretty loyal, I have been buying almost all of them from E-bay....does that count?

Tennessee · 01-06-09, 12:24 AM

I have band names hand me downs wally-world specials and gues what they have ALL caught good fish so I'm DIVERSIFIED

Thanks Will

carolina-rig-01 · 01-06-09, 01:14 AM

all falcon rods here.

pig n jig · 01-06-09, 04:58 AM

I am currently at 48 rods.I think its safe to call it a variety pack ?

P N J

Brute · 01-06-09, 08:44 AM

I have about 18 rods and they consist of about 10 different brands.
It looks like before long, I will have about 1 of everything.

Brute

Basscrazie · 01-06-09, 09:55 AM

Mixed bag with Kistler being favorites just can't afford to use them as i would like..I do like BPS extreme's i have.

woody · 01-06-09, 09:59 AM

I'm kinda scratching my head too

bassboogieman · 01-06-09, 11:40 AM

You already know my answer - 15 Kistler rods in my locker. Similar with reels, 13 Pflueger and 2 Shimano Castic's on my pitchin rods. No sponsorships, I just like those reels and nothing I've found compares with Kistler rods.

bcklash · 01-06-09, 12:18 PM

Mostly extremes, I have 2 G-loomis (1 is a spinning rod and hate it-tooooo senative) and 2 AMS that I haven't used.

BigBassin144 · 01-06-09, 03:01 PM

I'm still in the process of finding my main brand, I've owned BPS rods, CAbela's (my starter rods), and a custom made rod. I've fished with all star, falcon, fenwick, and Loomis rods. I'd have to say my favorite is the Loomis, but that would mean I could afford a new rods every few years soo.... teh search is still on.

So.. to actually answer the question, no.

BB

tpttooter946 · 01-06-09, 03:38 PM

Most of my rods are hand-me downers. I have a small collection. I have only bought three rods, the other 5 or so are mix n match from what my dad and my grandfather had. I like the sentimental value of all of them

flfireman · 01-06-09, 05:53 PM

8-9 BPS variety, 1 All Star, 1 Abu, 2 Falcon, 1 ugly stick, 1 Zebco(older than some members), 1 tweety bird, 1 Shakespeare. Primarily use the BPS.

zooker · 01-06-09, 06:00 PM

some where in the neighborhood of 45 bass sticks 30 of which are fenwicks, 3 lews, 2 american rodsmiths,3 shimanos,2 airrus,a few more of unknown type..

zooker

Joel · 01-06-09, 06:11 PM

Sure wish I could say that I'm brand specific and that they're all custom made. But the truth is that I've got 12 rods consisting of Shimano, Falcon, All Star, and the remainder are house rods that preform way better then I thought they would.

Bender · 01-06-09, 06:21 PM

I just counted the other day and I have 14 different brands of rods, so no, not homogeneous.

rangerryan · 01-06-09, 07:52 PM

bionic blades only. thats all ive ever owned and any time i pick up a different brand i feel like a part of me is missing and to some extent that is true because my confidence level drops immediatly. not that i believe that bionic blades are any better than the rest but they are comfortable to me.

IS300n8 · 01-06-09, 08:25 PM

i just cant bring myself to throw anything other then a st croix.. sometimes i think about tryin somethin else. then i black out and find myself going through the checkout counter of cabelas with another st croix in my hand. lol

Rebbasser · 01-07-09, 12:46 AM

Same response to the reel question-pretty much. Mostly Falcons.

BigBassin144 · 01-07-09, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IS300n8

i just cant bring myself to throw anything other then a st croix.. sometimes i think about tryin somethin else. then i black out and find myself going through the checkout counter of cabelas with another st croix in my hand. lol

I have the opposite problem. When I find a brand I like and want to get another one, I usually end up with something different, just to make it don't like that better. I definately would love to try a Kistler, I hope our BPS is donna have them in store.

BB

The Doc · 01-08-09, 06:09 PM

I use JB custom rods. That's pretty much all I use now. I own a few others, but they sit in the closet or the wife uses them.

01-05-09, 09:10 PM	#1
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Are your rods homogenous? Well, do you prefer to fish with one brand or do you have a myriad of sticks from different companies?

01-05-09, 11:51 PM	#6
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I guess I am pretty loyal, I have been buying almost all of them from E-bay....does that count? __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-06-09, 12:24 AM	#7
Tennessee BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West,TN Posts: 188	Well ...... I have band names hand me downs wally-world specials and gues what they have ALL caught good fish so I'm DIVERSIFIED Thanks Will

01-06-09, 01:14 AM	#8
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	all falcon rods here. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-06-09, 12:18 PM	#14
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Mostly extremes, I have 2 G-loomis (1 is a spinning rod and hate it-tooooo senative) and 2 AMS that I haven't used. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

01-05-09, 09:11 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i use whatever i can afford,lomao. mostly litghing rods and cherrywood rods. BUT....one day i am gonna upgrade, i hope.

01-05-09, 09:28 PM	#3
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	I am brand loyal. I fish bass pro extremes and bionic blades

01-05-09, 09:39 PM	#4
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Loyal , Garcia's and AiRRUS

01-05-09, 09:39 PM	#5
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Mixed bag of rods.

01-06-09, 04:58 AM	#9
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	I am currently at 48 rods.I think its safe to call it a variety pack ? P N J

01-06-09, 08:44 AM	#10
Brute BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clearwater, Fl Posts: 38	I have about 18 rods and they consist of about 10 different brands. It looks like before long, I will have about 1 of everything. Brute

01-06-09, 09:55 AM	#11
Basscrazie BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: magnolia,tx Posts: 398	Mixed bag with Kistler being favorites just can't afford to use them as i would like..I do like BPS extreme's i have.

01-06-09, 09:59 AM	#12
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	I'm kinda scratching my head too

01-06-09, 11:40 AM	#13
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	You already know my answer - 15 Kistler rods in my locker. Similar with reels, 13 Pflueger and 2 Shimano Castic's on my pitchin rods. No sponsorships, I just like those reels and nothing I've found compares with Kistler rods.

01-06-09, 03:01 PM	#15
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I'm still in the process of finding my main brand, I've owned BPS rods, CAbela's (my starter rods), and a custom made rod. I've fished with all star, falcon, fenwick, and Loomis rods. I'd have to say my favorite is the Loomis, but that would mean I could afford a new rods every few years soo.... teh search is still on. So.. to actually answer the question, no. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-06-09, 03:38 PM	#16
tpttooter946 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 31	Most of my rods are hand-me downers. I have a small collection. I have only bought three rods, the other 5 or so are mix n match from what my dad and my grandfather had. I like the sentimental value of all of them __________________ Many men go fishing all their lives not realizing that it's not the fish they're after. Henry David Thoreau

01-06-09, 05:53 PM	#17
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	8-9 BPS variety, 1 All Star, 1 Abu, 2 Falcon, 1 ugly stick, 1 Zebco(older than some members), 1 tweety bird, 1 Shakespeare. Primarily use the BPS. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

01-06-09, 06:00 PM	#18
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	some where in the neighborhood of 45 bass sticks 30 of which are fenwicks, 3 lews, 2 american rodsmiths,3 shimanos,2 airrus,a few more of unknown type.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-06-09, 06:11 PM	#19
Joel BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 542	Sure wish I could say that I'm brand specific and that they're all custom made. But the truth is that I've got 12 rods consisting of Shimano, Falcon, All Star, and the remainder are house rods that preform way better then I thought they would. __________________ Joel 1st you have to find 'em

01-06-09, 06:21 PM	#20
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I just counted the other day and I have 14 different brands of rods, so no, not homogeneous.

01-06-09, 07:52 PM	#21
rangerryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 432	bionic blades only. thats all ive ever owned and any time i pick up a different brand i feel like a part of me is missing and to some extent that is true because my confidence level drops immediatly. not that i believe that bionic blades are any better than the rest but they are comfortable to me.

01-06-09, 08:25 PM	#22
IS300n8 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tolland, Ct Posts: 65	i just cant bring myself to throw anything other then a st croix.. sometimes i think about tryin somethin else. then i black out and find myself going through the checkout counter of cabelas with another st croix in my hand. lol

01-07-09, 12:46 AM	#23
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	Same response to the reel question-pretty much. Mostly Falcons. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

01-08-09, 06:09 PM	#25
The Doc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 270	I use JB custom rods. That's pretty much all I use now. I own a few others, but they sit in the closet or the wife uses them. __________________ In the absence of orders, find something and kill it. Unk, 82nd ABN WWII

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