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Old 02-08-2017, 01:02 AM   #1
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Inexpensive lightweight, parabolic rods?

Can any of y'all recommend a lightweight, parabolic casting rod? Thinking to spend no more than $150 but can go a little over. After jigging for 6 hours straight on a inshore bass stick, your arm can get pretty sore and joints achy. Thanks!
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Old 02-08-2017, 06:57 AM   #2
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Tuner outdoor graftech...wallbanger

www.turners.com/graftech/graftech wallbanger-rod4612 I would not use it for yellowtail in kelp beds you could snap it if you tangle in kelp.
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Old 02-08-2017, 11:03 AM   #3
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I have bought a couple of Graftec rods over the years.
Have not had very good luck. Broke rod, crappy guides that inserts break, etc....
Go with quality and it will serve you for years.
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You get what you pay for....

Go buy a calstar then.Braking guides is no big deal to me i rewrap all my rods anyway....eventually and keep extra guides around
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Old 02-08-2017, 11:31 AM   #5
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Not sure what you mean by parabolic, but you might want to try an Ugly Stick. The latest model, the GX2 is very light and very strong and run about $40 at Walmart. I have three of these in various sizes and they are pretty good, two of the rods are strictly for bass and are my favorites. They also added a Big Water series, but I haven't tried those.
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Sabra fiberglass rods

With metal guides will last until the flex coat on the tread where's out after 20 some years squidco has them under a 100 dollars
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With metal guides will last until the flex coat on the tread where's out after 20 some years squidco has them under a 100 dollars
Keep an eye out for a Big 5 sale too, they knock the price down to about $50.
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