captpierre Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Picked up a Rapala "Walleye" rod. LeBaron sale. I heard that they weren't that good initially. Have they improved? Will use it for jigging/drop shotting. 6ft 10 in. $88 - 20% off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 You'll find out soon hahahaha! I'd imagine it's just like everything else ya pay for. My higher end st. Croix rods are amazing, same with my shimano rods, but two of my staples are a Berkley lightening rod that was maybe $50 and a Shakespeare rod from Walmart that I think was even cheaper??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I used to have some Great rods till I did something stupid and broke em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizfun Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Good score.. I have 3 Rapala rods.. a 7'3' shift and 2 7' R-Type matched with the Rapala reels... Love them, use them every outing.. I bought 4 St. Croix rods and paired them with Quantum Accurist AC25 PTIA reels 2 of which are the KVD series earlier this summer. Wife loves hers, she uses them all the time.. Mine sit in the boat.. I think I've thrown them 2-3 times this year... Don't get me wrong.. They are super rods and paired nicely, but there's something that just gets me using my Rapala's all the time.. Tiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 I have a 7' Rapala Magnum that I like more than I thought I would. It has held up well so far, I would definitely buy another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Wife loves hers, she uses them all the time.. Mine sit in the boat.. I think I've thrown them 2-3 times this year... Don't get me wrong.. They are super rods and paired nicely, but there's something that just gets me using my Rapala's all the time.. Tiz Fishing memories of a great catch do that to me too. I have not used one (rapala rod) but I find my mid grade line of rods cast and play fish just as well as my better rods. In my mid grade line or rod's I have only broken one due to MY fault so enjoy the new rod. It comes down to the reel and line that I use with said rod that makes me confidant with a sub $100 rod. Oh and I'm cheep too... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Those walleye rods are quite nice. Just make sure you stay away from their Shift reels, I have two and they are unbelievably poor quality for their price range. I'm talking outrageously crappy here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 the magnum series of rods is literally the best value I have ever found. I personally go higher end, but for anyone looking for a >100 rod I would recommend the magnum every single time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Picked up a Rapala "Walleye" rod. LeBaron sale. I heard that they weren't that good initially. Have they improved? Will use it for jigging/drop shotting. 6ft 10 in. $88 - 20% off Also picked up a reel for it. Wanted another Shimano Symmetre. Rep said they were discontinued and replaced with NASCI model. Hope it's as good. Don't like the gold on it but seems solid. Anybody have a NASCI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 All my rods are cheap, but I use good reels. The reel is the key anyways. I rarely break a rod, and when I do its an expensive one....of course. I have two shimano clarus rods at shimano right now being replaced under warranty...lol. I can't even remember what kind of rod I use most of the time, but its an off brand....maybe abu...I dunno,but it works great and I like it. My GF uses a Rapala magnum musky rod, and so far so good. Also have another rapala that my son loves....works fine, but they all have good reels. Its not the rod that catches the fish, its the guy/girl operating it! S. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I have a 7 ft 1 rapala r type rod. Got it for free and absolutely love it. I have been using it for about 6 years without any issues . The only thing I'm not fond of is the foam grip. Just personal preference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 A rapala concept ti Rod is incredible...I had a shift and r type they were good rods for sure no complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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