While you were out...

Badfish · 09-10-09, 02:17 PM

I went to Bass Pro Shops today to do some looking around, as some of you know I'm looking for a new Rod and Reel. And as I am set on my Reel of choice the rod is another story. But im not here to discuss that right now, I wanted to tell yall that right now the XPS Rick Clunn Baitcasting rods are on clerance and they are going from $99.00 to $79.00 and the cranking rod is down from $69.99 to $49.99. Not sure if any of you are intrested in this but the Rod seemed like a real good rod after holding both and toying with both.

P.S.- I compared the BPS: Pro Qualifier reel next to the Shimano Citica, and I love the Pro Qualifier's feel over the citica. It felt more sturdy!

WaffleJaw · 09-10-09, 02:37 PM

the pro qualifier does feel good....keithdog had a post about it while back that made me look into one......ive been sweating for one ever since i toyed with it.

does the cranking rod have that ''power hump'' handle...i cant remember,..i just remember not liking the feel of that grip.......still not a bad price though.

Badfish · 09-10-09, 02:53 PM

Yea it had the "powerhump", its suppose to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? (what the saleman said at bass pro) I though liked the overall feel of the rod and it has me pretty intrested with the price drop.

Bubba_Bruiser · 09-11-09, 12:56 AM

I bought a "Powerhump" 1 time. It's like fishing with 4 different brands of reels. It takes a minute to get used to it everytime you pick it up and I never really liked it in the long run. Just my opinion though. It makes a great gift after you realize you don't like it though.

dodgeguy · 09-11-09, 05:55 AM

love the powerhump rods.

keithdog · 09-11-09, 06:36 AM

I've got one of those Rick Clunn rods and I've liked it so far. It's a bit on the heavy side but for the price it's a pretty nice rod.

BigBassin144 · 09-11-09, 07:43 AM

I knew I didn't like the powerhump grip, but until recently I didn't know exactly why. Turns out, the foregrip is bigger around than most rods. Since I have smaller hands, it makes it difficult for me to palm the reel with my index finger on top of the rod. But the part behind the reel seat doesn't bother me so much.

BB

doc · 09-11-09, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

I knew I didn't like the powerhump grip, but until recently I didn't know exactly why. Turns out, the foregrip is bigger around than most rods. Since I have smaller hands, it makes it difficult for me to palm the reel with my index finger on top of the rod. But the part behind the reel seat doesn't bother me so much.

BB

Small Hands you say,.... Are you that actor from the Burger King commercials?

BigBassin144 · 09-11-09, 09:04 AM

lol, small, not tiny.

BB

Bubba_Bruiser · 09-12-09, 12:52 AM

That commercial gives me the creeps! And the Dell commercial, where the guy is buttoning up his overalls and their is a man standing behind him singing "Lollipop". What was going in there in the dark? Makes me uneasy about Dell and their motives. That's the reason I didn't care for the PH either though, small hands.

Bassboss · 09-12-09, 08:18 AM

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Hahaha! I NEED some money!

Man, a good cranking combo for 120, staring me in the face, and I don't have money!!!

Now's when I'm glad I don't have a credit card!

09-10-09, 02:17 PM	#1
Badfish BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 84	While you were out... I went to Bass Pro Shops today to do some looking around, as some of you know I'm looking for a new Rod and Reel. And as I am set on my Reel of choice the rod is another story. But im not here to discuss that right now, I wanted to tell yall that right now the XPS Rick Clunn Baitcasting rods are on clerance and they are going from $99.00 to $79.00 and the cranking rod is down from $69.99 to $49.99. Not sure if any of you are intrested in this but the Rod seemed like a real good rod after holding both and toying with both. P.S.- I compared the BPS: Pro Qualifier reel next to the Shimano Citica, and I love the Pro Qualifier's feel over the citica. It felt more sturdy!

09-10-09, 02:37 PM	#2
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	the pro qualifier does feel good....keithdog had a post about it while back that made me look into one......ive been sweating for one ever since i toyed with it. does the cranking rod have that ''power hump'' handle...i cant remember,..i just remember not liking the feel of that grip.......still not a bad price though. __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

09-11-09, 12:56 AM	#4
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	I bought a "Powerhump" 1 time. It's like fishing with 4 different brands of reels. It takes a minute to get used to it everytime you pick it up and I never really liked it in the long run. Just my opinion though. It makes a great gift after you realize you don't like it though. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L! Last edited by Bubba_Bruiser; 09-11-09 at 12:57 AM. Reason: Proof read Bubba, proof read.

09-11-09, 05:55 AM	#5
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	love the powerhump rods. __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

09-11-09, 07:43 AM	#7
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I knew I didn't like the powerhump grip, but until recently I didn't know exactly why. Turns out, the foregrip is bigger around than most rods. Since I have smaller hands, it makes it difficult for me to palm the reel with my index finger on top of the rod. But the part behind the reel seat doesn't bother me so much. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-10-09, 02:53 PM	#3
Badfish BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 84	Yea it had the "powerhump", its suppose to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? (what the saleman said at bass pro) I though liked the overall feel of the rod and it has me pretty intrested with the price drop.

09-11-09, 06:36 AM	#6
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I've got one of those Rick Clunn rods and I've liked it so far. It's a bit on the heavy side but for the price it's a pretty nice rod.

09-11-09, 09:04 AM	#9
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	lol, small, not tiny. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-12-09, 12:52 AM	#10
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	That commercial gives me the creeps! And the Dell commercial, where the guy is buttoning up his overalls and their is a man standing behind him singing "Lollipop". What was going in there in the dark? Makes me uneasy about Dell and their motives. That's the reason I didn't care for the PH either though, small hands. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

09-12-09, 08:18 AM	#11
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Hahaha! I NEED some money! Man, a good cranking combo for 120, staring me in the face, and I don't have money!!! Now's when I'm glad I don't have a credit card! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

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