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| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 340 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
I’ve been thinking about getting a glass rod. I had a discussion with a friend of mine over the weekend and he asked, “Why do you need a glass rod?” The question kind of stumped me. My answer was basically “… because the Pros use them and/or somebody said I needed it…” What are the benefits? I know BPS carries a Browning that is fairly inexpensive or I could go high $ with other brands. What brands do you guys suggest? Any help would be appreciated. BassZone.com  
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| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 401 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I have a a 7ft David Fritts Browning rod that is great for throwing a DD-22 crank bait. It really helps keep the drag of a big crank bait from waring you out. It also flexes so much that fish won't pull off as much as other rods. It heavier but really work well for deep diving baits. I think thats why the pro use them?? OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 341 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
I see a Fritts signature series made by Rodsmith but not a Browning. What action is your 7ft? BassZone.com
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| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 770 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Glass rods are more flexible and used for the purpose Ozzie mentioned. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2174 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Today's technology has gotten to the point that glass rods are no longer the best alternative for crankbaits. Many of the independent rod companies are making casting rods with spinning blanks. They can get the power needed and a more responsive action that is geared for keeping up with the fish and preventing baits being tossed.  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 773 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Check out Hendrix Rods... Picou was telling me that they are the bomb! | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 402 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Dru, This rod is about 10-12 years old and I'm not sure what action it is but I'm thinking it a MH. OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 344 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Thanks guys. BassZone.com
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| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1219 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I do not think I've ever fished with a glass rod so no help. Those Hendrix rods look nice but I really have trouble justifying paying much more than $80 for rod for abuse I put them through and my recent case of dropsies. Any of them float??  Reminds me: I need to buy a new reel/rod combo with my Christmas money. Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 774 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Bigun, If you spent any amount of time fishing it's worth paying more for a rod to avoid fatigue, plus you look way more kewl with a more expensive rod | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1222 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Fatigue? I usually don't fish much more than 2 hrs? I wish this was true all year long. Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2176 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
As often as you toss rods overboard Bigun, you need to stick with the cheap stuff... I should be getting my Hendrix Rods pretty soon and one of them is a crankbait rod. I'll be able to give some feedback on them shortly there after. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 345 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Mike, if you want to know how they work with a fish on the other end, let me know and I will be glad to help out. BassZone.com
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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2178 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
That ain't right!!!  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1226 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I was going there Dru and just could not do it to him! Glad you did though Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 778 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Man, ya'll are a tough group. Tough but funny as all get out! | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2180 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I feel the love...  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish |
