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[QUOTE=JGrimes;518645]Those rods are a joke. People laugh at me for this, but of all the rods I have currently and of all I have owned previously, an Abu Garcia Black Max combo is by far one of the best I ever had. I have had the 150.00 gloomis ans st. Croix rods and a little abuse just ruins them. My bmax combo had been put through the ringer and it continues to produce with authority. Those Abu Garcia Vendetta rods are good too for the $$$. All in all I think these big name fancy rods are just a lure to get peoples money.[/QUOTE]
Gloomis makes a $150 rod?
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[QUOTE=MagikSmallie;518659]Gloomis makes a $150 rod?[/QUOTE]
The loomis and St. Croix high dollar rods are not a gimmick....a lighter more sensitive rod, which they without question are, will most assuredly enable you to detect more bites when using baits that require feel. i learned this lesson on St. Clair when comparing a cheap rod to a GLX spinning rod...catch rate was 3 to 1 with the GLX all because you could feel the bite.
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[QUOTE=Simonlawnservice;518499]I've only fished with this carrot wild rod twice and I set the hook and it snapped in two places. I've looked online but can't find a contact for carrot rods. I got it as a Father's Day gift from bass pro. Do I take it back to them or what? Thanks for all the help.[/QUOTE]
Go to their Facebook page and call that number.I just got 2 micros,the gold series rods replaced.All I had to do is take pics of my 2 broken rods and send my receipt in.Got them replaced within 2 weeks.Everyone knocks carrott stix,guess what they all break.Broke a duckett 2 nd time I used it.I still like them,but my carrot stix still my favorite.
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As with most things you usually get what you pay for. I've tried nearly all of the rods out there and have had good luck with the carrot stick that I do have. I love Loomis and I own a few but I will not be paying that much for any more. To me the GLX Loomis is the best rod I have ever put in my hands bar none....but I'm still not buying any more. The veritas seem to be solid rods but they are like holding a boat oar compared to a loomis. JMO. I have a 7'6 heavy carrot stick that I use often and it has been a good rod.
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I would look for a local tackle shop that carries Carrot Rods, check with the counter person to see if they have the reps E/Mail or a one 800 number to call about the warranty. I only have 1 carrot, I use as a frog rod, been using for over 4 years now,with no complaints.
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[QUOTE=MagikSmallie;518662]The loomis and St. Croix high dollar rods are not a gimmick....a lighter more sensitive rod, which they without question are, will most assuredly enable you to detect more bites when using baits that require feel. i learned this lesson on St. Clair when comparing a cheap rod to a GLX spinning rod...catch rate was 3 to 1 with the GLX all because you could feel the bite.[/QUOTE]
X2 on the loomis ......after i use my loomis rods if i pick something else up it feel like i am fishing with a fencepost. i am pretty partial to my garcias....but theyre not even close. the crucials are very very nice very sensitive rods as well. but everytime i get i hit on a g loomis rod it feels like the fish swam up and punched me in the arm !
i have carrot stiks and they are ok, i have never had one break on stripers or anything else for that matter, but they get heavy and are not very sensitive in my opinion.
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[QUOTE=MagikSmallie;518658]Buy a G-Loomis!![/QUOTE]
Yep........
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[QUOTE=JGrimes;518645]Those rods are a joke. People laugh at me for this, but of all the rods I have currently and of all I have owned previously, an Abu Garcia Black Max combo is by far one of the best I ever had. I have had the 150.00 gloomis ans st. Croix rods and a little abuse just ruins them. My bmax combo had been put through the ringer and it continues to produce with authority. Those Abu Garcia Vendetta rods are good too for the $$$. All in all I think these big name fancy rods are just a lure to get peoples money.[/QUOTE]
Except with those high end rods, like G.Loomis and Cumara, you get FANTASTIC and I mean FANTASTIC customer service.
With Cumara, over the counter lifetime with a receipt. If no receipt, send back to Shimano and the repair or replace for FREE, and pay the shipping back.
With G. Loomis, 100 dollar expeditor......no questions asked, they overnight you a new rod. If you don't want to spend the expediter money, then send it back, and the will repair or replace. I have a bronzeback that the finish was peeling off. This bronzeback is 9 yrs old. They replace it......
You definitely get what you pay for.
Later,
Geo
