archer379 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I was up at bass pro on the weekend and was looking at the new carbonlite rods and reels was just wondering if anyone has had a look at them and whats your opinon of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 LOL! I asked the EXACT same question not too long ago... no one answered me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I like the rods. Very light. Reals are very light too but they feel kind of cheap (probably because they are light) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer379 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 LOL! I asked the EXACT same question not too long ago... no one answered me.... what did you think of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 havent even layed a finger on one yet. im no wheres close to a bass pro shops. i gotta go all the way to traverse city in michigan to see one...... i wouldnt mind goin there though, seems like theres lots to do there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie_james_c Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Seems to me Cabelas and Bass Pro's house brand looks to be rebranded chinese crap. I shouldn't say that all Chinese stuff is crap. But 99-109$ USD for an IM9 graphite rod isn't a bad deal at all. Personally I'd save up for a Loomis GL2 rod or a Croix Avid. Edited March 3, 2010 by archie_james_c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchslayer666 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Seems to me Cabelas and Bass Pro's house brand looks to be rebranded chinese crap. I shouldn't say that all Chinese stuff is crap. But 99-109$ USD for an IM9 graphite rod isn't a bad deal at all. Personally I'd save up for a Loomis GL2 rod or a Croix Avid. Huh? Have you even picked up a Bass Pro reel or rod? I'll agree with you for the lower end BPS stuff, but the "higher" end stuff is just as good as St. Croix or G Loomis stuff (same cost) I was in BPS today and picked up a Johnny Morris Elite signature rod, and it feels and looks like a $210 rod, with more features than a comparable Shimano/Loomis/St. Croix ect.... They make great stuff, just look at the higher end stuff and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmon Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I picked up two of the Carbonlites several weeks ago. One 7 Ft casting and spinning model I was in the market for another St. Croix Avid or a G. Loomis Mossyback. I figured for less than $95 , why not. I was impressed and the lightest rod I held. Even though I am not a big fan of the split grips these felt really nice. Only one problem, I asked about the warranty and it was only a one year warranty on them. Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie_james_c Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Huh? Have you even picked up a Bass Pro reel or rod? I'll agree with you for the lower end BPS stuff, but the "higher" end stuff is just as good as St. Croix or G Loomis stuff (same cost) I was in BPS today and picked up a Johnny Morris Elite signature rod, and it feels and looks like a $210 rod, with more features than a comparable Shimano/Loomis/St. Croix ect.... They make great stuff, just look at the higher end stuff and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Yah...an 85 million modulus blank with REC's for 160$....theres nothing suspicous about that.... Buy Loomis or Croix...support companies that hand build rods in North America and stand behind a LIFETIME warranty.... Or...buy a BPS... Edited March 3, 2010 by archie_james_c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singingdog Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I only have second-hand info. Lots of folks down south have been fishing the carbonlites since they came out. The consensus seems to be that it is the new Compre: lots of performance in a very reasonably priced rod. The warranty doesn't stack up against other companies very well, but the rods are getting good reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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