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BrokeLoser · 03-25-2011, 07:20 AM

Does anybody know anything about the Avet rods that are graphite like the SX 870? they are $90 on sale at Big 5 right now.

bus kid · 03-25-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

Does anybody know anything about the Avet rods that are graphite like the SX 870? they are $90 on sale at Big 5 right now.

Skip the Avet save some money and get a "Ugly tiger"

http://reviews.basspro.com/2010/8012...ws/reviews.htm

taggermike · 03-25-2011, 08:08 AM

I like the stiffness and sensitivity of graphite rods. All my bait and plastic sticks are now graphite. Some rods like the Castar Graphiters and Seeker Black Steels use a combo glass/graphite to give a good ballance of duability and sensativity. I find the graphite rods give a greater recoil or lifting power. I have never had a problem with breakage in graphite rods. Avoid high sticking and you'll be fine. For less finesfull aplications, surface and yo-yo iron, I stick with glass rods. I find the glass provides a bit of a shock absorber and I just like the way a 9' glass surface iron stick loads up and fires. And honestly, if you can't tell your bit while yo-yo fishing your rod is the least of your problems. Mike

BrokeLoser · 03-25-2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Skip the Avet save some money and get a "Ugly tiger"

http://reviews.basspro.com/2010/8012...ws/reviews.htm

I have a 7' 20-50# ugly stik tiger and like it a lot. Then I have two American series seekers. I'm thinking I need one more 7' light rod...I had a 7' 12-30# ugly stik but the tip was way to light...felt like I was hooked on a lunker with 2oz's of lead and a tiny Mac

03-25-2011, 08:08 AM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I like the stiffness and sensitivity of graphite rods. All my bait and plastic sticks are now graphite. Some rods like the Castar Graphiters and Seeker Black Steels use a combo glass/graphite to give a good ballance of duability and sensativity. I find the graphite rods give a greater recoil or lifting power. I have never had a problem with breakage in graphite rods. Avoid high sticking and you'll be fine. For less finesfull aplications, surface and yo-yo iron, I stick with glass rods. I find the glass provides a bit of a shock absorber and I just like the way a 9' glass surface iron stick loads up and fires. And honestly, if you can't tell your bit while yo-yo fishing your rod is the least of your problems. Mike Last edited by taggermike; 03-25-2011 at 08:11 AM. Reason: add a comment

03-25-2011, 07:20 AM	#1
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Does anybody know anything about the Avet rods that are graphite like the SX 870? they are $90 on sale at Big 5 right now.