Replacing My Fallen Baitcasting Rig

fish4942 · 08-15-12, 12:56 AM

I'm replacing my rig I dropped in a lake a few weeks ago. I'm definitely getting another BPS Pro Qualifier but I'm going to change rods.

Here are the candidates:

Carrot Stix Wilde 7' MH
BPS CarbonLite Micro Guides 7' MH
Abu Garcia Veritas Micro Guides 7' MH

Place your vote and give me a little feedback on your vote.

AUFred · 08-15-12, 09:48 AM

I bought the BPS Carbonlite non-micro. For some reason I have had issues with the length of the rod behind the reel. Catches on everything.

BigBassin144 · 08-15-12, 10:06 AM

Between those three... either the BPS or Abu.

BB

Jrob78 · 08-15-12, 11:08 AM

Great choice on going with micro guides! I don't own any of those 3 but I do have a Falcon Bucoo micro that I like very much, it is in the same "class" as the 3 you mention. I also have a Lamiglas Excel with micro guides that is fantastic and in the same basic price range. That said, between the rods you listed, I would go with Carrot Stix Wild. I have handled these rods in the store and I was impressed. I also know a few people who have them and recommend them. Good luck!

matt3mckee · 08-16-12, 10:55 AM

Hey I voted for the Veritas becasue they make a great rod. The only problem I have had with people in the store with them is the eyes. Not made very well and will break off. Have several guys who buy them and have a local guy re do each of them. At $100 you can't hardly beat the Veritas just eyes are the only problem. Have a good one.

Matt

IUbass · 08-16-12, 11:12 AM

For the price, you cant beat the Veritas.It is a very good rod....and they are sooooo sexy... that white gets me.

fish4942 · 08-16-12, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt3mckee

Hey I voted for the Veritas becasue they make a great rod. The only problem I have had with people in the store with them is the eyes. Not made very well and will break off. Have several guys who buy them and have a local guy re do each of them. At $100 you can't hardly beat the Veritas just eyes are the only problem. Have a good one.

Matt

Were the eyelettes falling out? What exactly was / is the problem?

matt3mckee · 08-16-12, 06:19 PM

yeah they will break off or fall off easier than say a Duckett or one of the other. Just not the best quality guide, other than that they are hard to beat. However, I have never used a rod as good as those Duckett's. If your considering a micro guide there isn't any better. Great product, great people, and great warrenty. I deal with them on the inside level and that is the best company I have dealt with since I have started the store almost a year ago. Boyd is a heck of a guy and great person to do business with. Feel free to shoot me an email and ask any questions you want. matt3mckee@gmail.com

Matt

08-15-12, 12:56 AM	#1
fish4942 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 181	Replacing My Fallen Baitcasting Rig I'm replacing my rig I dropped in a lake a few weeks ago. I'm definitely getting another BPS Pro Qualifier but I'm going to change rods. Here are the candidates: Carrot Stix Wilde 7' MH BPS CarbonLite Micro Guides 7' MH Abu Garcia Veritas Micro Guides 7' MH Place your vote and give me a little feedback on your vote.

08-15-12, 10:06 AM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Between those three... either the BPS or Abu. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-15-12, 11:08 AM	#4
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Great choice on going with micro guides! I don't own any of those 3 but I do have a Falcon Bucoo micro that I like very much, it is in the same "class" as the 3 you mention. I also have a Lamiglas Excel with micro guides that is fantastic and in the same basic price range. That said, between the rods you listed, I would go with Carrot Stix Wild. I have handled these rods in the store and I was impressed. I also know a few people who have them and recommend them. Good luck! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

08-15-12, 09:48 AM	#2
AUFred BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 805	I bought the BPS Carbonlite non-micro. For some reason I have had issues with the length of the rod behind the reel. Catches on everything.

08-16-12, 10:55 AM	#5
matt3mckee BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 81	Hey I voted for the Veritas becasue they make a great rod. The only problem I have had with people in the store with them is the eyes. Not made very well and will break off. Have several guys who buy them and have a local guy re do each of them. At $100 you can't hardly beat the Veritas just eyes are the only problem. Have a good one. Matt

08-16-12, 11:12 AM	#6
IUbass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Celina, TN / Bloomington, IN Posts: 114	For the price, you cant beat the Veritas.It is a very good rod....and they are sooooo sexy... that white gets me.

08-16-12, 06:19 PM	#8
matt3mckee BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 81	yeah they will break off or fall off easier than say a Duckett or one of the other. Just not the best quality guide, other than that they are hard to beat. However, I have never used a rod as good as those Duckett's. If your considering a micro guide there isn't any better. Great product, great people, and great warrenty. I deal with them on the inside level and that is the best company I have dealt with since I have started the store almost a year ago. Boyd is a heck of a guy and great person to do business with. Feel free to shoot me an email and ask any questions you want. matt3mckee@gmail.com Matt

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