Berkley Inshore spinning rods
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Berkley Inshore spinning rods
I was browsing the internet looking at gear and came across these rods, price tag~$50. I've never used one and was wondering about them. Anyone have any experience with them? I know you can't expect a ton at that price point but are they worth $50 to have as an extra? Reasonable durable? Decent backbone? Lightning rod rebranded?
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
I've played with them in the store, they seem to be a rebranded wright&mcgill rod, for the same money I bought a no8 tackle company hell-bent inshore.
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
Is that a good rod? I don't know much about lower end rods but I'm wanting to buy some for people to fish with when they go with me to keep them off my good stuff. Also don't want to buy any pure junk either.doomtrpr_z71 wrote:I've played with them in the store, they seem to be a rebranded wright&mcgill rod, for the same money I bought a no8 tackle company hell-bent inshore.
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They do look very similar to the Blair Wiggins series Wright & McGill rods. I have 3 of those paired with Penn battle 2s for guests on my boat to use. They are excellent for the money (around $80). If it is the same rod, just rebranded, they'd be a excellent choice for your use case.
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
They do look similar as far as color scheme and similar handles but I doubt it's the same blank. Could be I really don't know but I doubt it.
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
For the money the hell bent is hard to beat, 13 fishing makes the hell-bent. I used it until I got a falcon lowrider and you can order them from gander MTN for $59.
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They have them at Gander mountain in Albany, ga, seem like a good rod for the money.
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I just picked one of these up after snapping the tip off of a shimano clarus. Haven't had it on the water yet, but it feels great in hand for a $50 rod. Only noticeable difference so far between it and some of my higher end rods is weight. It's a little on the heavy side. I'll reply again once I use it on the water
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
Yeah I ended up ordering one online. It's solid for sure but heavy too, definitely not an all day caster.jsaunders wrote:I just picked one of these up after snapping the tip off of a shimano clarus. Haven't had it on the water yet, but it feels great in hand for a $50 rod. Only noticeable difference so far between it and some of my higher end rods is weight. It's a little on the heavy side. I'll reply again once I use it on the water
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
Haven't tried one myself, but these new Ugly Stik Inshore Select rods have gotten some good reviews and the prices are right at $59.95 for backup/guest rods.
http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-s ... ml#start=4
http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-s ... ml#start=4
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
I wish they'd would put the falcon coastal rod back on sale for $60. That's a sweet little trout rod for the price IMO.
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
Academy had an advertised sale on All Star Classic rods for $20 or so. I checked when I was in the Tallahassee store Thursday and they only had two in stock.
The Falcon Coastal are good rods.
The Falcon Coastal are good rods.
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I don't think you can beat an all star for $20. Lots of bang for the bucksilverking wrote:Academy had an advertised sale on All Star Classic rods for $20 or so. I checked when I was in the Tallahassee store Thursday and they only had two in stock.
The Falcon Coastal are good rods.
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Re: Berkley Inshore spinning rods
jsaunders wrote:I just picked one of these up after snapping the tip off of a shimano clarus. Haven't had it on the water yet, but it feels great in hand for a $50 rod. Only noticeable difference so far between it and some of my higher end rods is weight. It's a little on the heavy side. I'll reply again once I use it on the water
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Take the Clarus back to where you got it. There is a warranty, you may have to pay $15 or so. They had a real problem with the new Clarus' breaking. My buddy went through 3 before they finally gave him a terramar. Lin said they had such a problem, they discontinued the line. I liked the way they looked and the new grip was pretty cool.
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I broke a clarus about a month ago but I don't have my receipt or anything. I also have a terramar and have fished it pretty hard for 4-5 years now, the tip is permanently bend and twisted but I still like it.Salty Gator wrote:jsaunders wrote:I just picked one of these up after snapping the tip off of a shimano clarus. Haven't had it on the water yet, but it feels great in hand for a $50 rod. Only noticeable difference so far between it and some of my higher end rods is weight. It's a little on the heavy side. I'll reply again once I use it on the water
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Take the Clarus back to where you got it. There is a warranty, you may have to pay $15 or so. They had a real problem with the new Clarus' breaking. My buddy went through 3 before they finally gave him a terramar. Lin said they had such a problem, they discontinued the line. I liked the way they looked and the new grip was pretty cool.