BPS CarbonLite Rods?

[BigBassin144]

Originally Posted by rrw4258

BB, the carbonlites were down by the Clunn Rods I believe, maybe the soft swimbait aisle... some where in that area.

Ryan

Must not have looked good enough... Maybe I was temporarily blinded by the yellow tessera rods.

BB

[bcklash]

Originally Posted by MIbasser

Well, here is my 0.02 on the rod. I've seen it now at two different stores (one only had spinning rods) and my very first thought when I picked up the rod is "way over priced". Now, is it light - yes very light, does it look very cheap - yes. Would I ever think of buying it - no. Now that is just my opinion. I can see this rod for $69.99 in a couple of months when they have their spring sale. I would rather save a little and buy a St. Croix Mojo or spend a little more and get a Powell.

I agree. We checked them out at BPS yesterday, seemed cheap to me. I didn't like them.

[orcpr]

Played with a few of the carbonlite rods at bps last week.Seemed really nice.very light!Ive got a couple of loomis' that i love but i wouldnt mind having a few of these in the boat also.

[AUFred]

Very light feeling rod. I was tempted.

[Naevulle]

I have 2 of these rods and I can say that they are great. I have mostly used SC Mojos and IMO this rod blows them away. I plan on replacing all my rods (except my Loomis) with Carbonlites soon. They are extremely sensitive and light weight. I have one Loomis GLX and the BPS carbonlite feels just as sensitive and strong as it does. For the price, I dont feel that it can be beat.

[Bassboss]

Originally Posted by Naevulle

I have 2 of these rods and I can say that they are great. I have mostly used SC Mojos and IMO this rod blows them away. I plan on replacing all my rods (except my Loomis) with Carbonlites soon. They are extremely sensitive and light weight. I have one Loomis GLX and the BPS carbonlite feels just as sensitive and strong as it does. For the price, I dont feel that it can be beat.

Damn, that's sweet!

Welcome to the forum BTW!!

[Naevulle]

Thank you BassBoss

[tim4081]

I picked up the carbonlite 6'8" med. XF spin rod for finesse applications and while I've only used it a couple of times so far I like it. Sensitivity is very good and its definitely light in weight. Want to fish more with it though before I'd recommend it.

[Naevulle]

I just got another 6'6" MH carbonlite rod and a Carbonlite reel to go with it. I am in love with this reel. It is so smooth and it will cast farther than any other reel I own (Diawa, Shimano, Quantum and BPS). I am going to sell my 2 Johnny Morris silver reels that I just got a few months ago and use the money to get a couple more carbonlite reels instead. The carbonlite reel matched with the rod is simply an awesome combo. BPS has finaly come up with a couple of winning products that are affordable. I caught many bass over 5lbs that past few days with no trouble at all and I could feel most everything when using P-Line Evolution 10lb line.

[Embrey]

I like mine...brought in several from 5-7 lb in a couple weeks past and no problems. actually handles big fish better than my 'big' rod. You dont realize how stout a rod it is due to its weight.

[Naevulle]

Yep, they have great backbone. Went to Lake Eufaula for a 2 day tourney this past weekend and my cabonlite reel and 6'6" mh carbonlite rod had enough backbone to hook and pull in a 4 foot gator (weeds and all) that probably weighed in the 30lb range with no problems. I will post a pick of the gator soon. It was a rush. I miss my frog though.

[Naevulle]

Here is the gator. Sorry for image quality I took the pick with cell phone right after he cut the line with his teeth. You can still see part of the frog bent over his snout. I hope it can get rid of that 5/0 hook stuck in it's mouth someway cause I wasn't gonna remove it.