Good Rod Choices By Big Ed
by RB Bass
9-18-2013
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September 16, 2013 by RB Bass Fishing
When I first started tournament angling the difference between a good or poor rod was easily noticeable. Weight, strength, sensitivity, and price were all defining attributes. Today's rod manufacturers aren't playing around; the new generations of rods are on a more level playing field. I have most of the major brands of rods, in the past I chose G-Loomis as the high dollar rod I invested in. This was due to its sensitivity, weight and strength; price was not as easy to swallow. Now I'm not saying I don't invest in expensive rods, today however a couple different attributes come to mind. Price point has become a major concern, along with warranty. That doesn't mean quality takes a hit, Manufacturers such as Dobyns rods (who by the way make a tremendous rod) make a couple different rods with price points starting around $149.00-$339.00. Their Rod selection however starts at high quality (savvy series) and ends at extreme high quality (champion extreme). These rods are some of the best on the market and when I need a rod that is sensitive light and strong there were I turn first.
Click here for Dobyns rods.
When I first started tournament angling the difference between a good or poor rod was easily noticeable. Weight, strength, sensitivity, and price were all defining attributes. Today's rod manufacturers aren't playing around; the new generations of rods are on a more level playing field. I have most of the major brands of rods, in the past I chose G-Loomis as the high dollar rod I invested in. This was due to its sensitivity, weight and strength; price was not as easy to swallow. Now I'm not saying I don't invest in expensive rods, today however a couple different attributes come to mind. Price point has become a major concern, along with warranty. That doesn't mean quality takes a hit, Manufacturers such as Dobyns rods (who by the way make a tremendous rod) make a couple different rods with price points starting around $149.00-$339.00. Their Rod selection however starts at high quality (savvy series) and ends at extreme high quality (champion extreme). These rods are some of the best on the market and when I need a rod that is sensitive light and strong there were I turn first.
Click here for Dobyns rods.
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