nodie Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hey all, Just wondering if any of you guys have used the Rapala R type Rods recently? How are they performing? They're pretty dam light for a $80 rod. Now if they will last? That's another question... Looking for feedback! Thanks, Nod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 really nice rods. i know a guy on their pro staff who uses them. he switched from st croix and uses on rapala rods now. seen him catch panfish, bass, walleye, pike, muskie, channel catfish and even sturgeon on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I heard great things from a buddy that got his hands on some early. He works for Rap but uses exclusively st croix rods until now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I heard great things from a buddy that got his hands on some early. He works for Rap but uses exclusively st croix rods until now Is this the same guy as Ugly was mentioning? I looked at them in La Baron and the selection seems a little shy (in the catalogue at least). I was looking for a new Walleye rig and didn't think anything in that line matched up to what I thought I wanted (a 6'6" med. light, fast action). I finished up with the St. Croix (I cheaped out and bought the Triumph and do feel bad for not supporting NA manufacturing). Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StylinCatch Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 These rods totally intrigue me aswell, they look sharp and I was curious if they are durable when it comes to the test, glad to hear its a genuine rod when put to the test. Need to purchase one now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is this the same guy as Ugly was mentioning? I looked at them in La Baron and the selection seems a little shy (in the catalogue at least). I was looking for a new Walleye rig and didn't think anything in that line matched up to what I thought I wanted (a 6'6" med. light, fast action). I finished up with the St. Croix (I cheaped out and bought the Triumph and do feel bad for not supporting NA manufacturing).Jim Nope the guy im talkin about is no pro staffer, just a lowly shipment guy thats dead serious about his fishing. For example he will beat me to the river this morning...and look at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The new Rapala stuff coming out does look really good quality wise...R-Type included. I think Rapala is trying to break into the rod market by looking at their prices...I think the other higher-end rod companies are not going to be too pleased with the new competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcanoe Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I've had 2 rapala rods for about 3 years now, one broke the first season I got it when I was pike fishing and didn't notice the swivel attached to the leader got wrapped around the tip of the rod when a pike was in the net. The other has been a great rod for the last 3 years. I got them both at Walmart in a clearance bin and had never heard of them before but the price was better than right so I got 2 of them. I also have a Rapala trolling rod which I got at Lebarons and haven't used it a lot yet but it has caught me a few rainbows out on lake Erie last year. jjcanoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peps Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I picked one up at the sportsman show, looks and feels sweet, very light. can't wait to put it to the test. C'mon May!!!!!................... Peps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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