Glass Blank Spinning Rod From Bass Pro ?

[Robert11]

Hello,

Per your suggestions, I have looked at the descriptions for the Bass Pro Micro Lite spinning rods in 7'6" length.

They have the usual graphite construction ones for around $45, but also have a Glass construction rod for
$ 20.00.

Both are relatively cheap, but was wondering about the Glass one, as I have never had a Glass blanked rod.

What, if any, are the advantages of Glass over Graphite ?
Is it just cost, or are there really some ?

Any opinion(s) on the Bass Pro Micro Lite Glass specifically ?
(some of the descriptions use Ultra Lite rather than Micro Lite; no idea why ?)

Regards,
Bob

[deathb4disco]

Fiberglass is heavier and less sensitive than graphite. OTOH, it can withstand more abuse.

IMO, graphite is worth the extra money.

[skeetbum]

What he said. Most glass offerings I've handles have what's called a parabolic bend. That means they bend from right in front of the handle thru the tip with little backbone thru the midsection that gives us control over bigger fish. The graphite do a better job for a little more $ and I like them more. Best thing to do is hold em side by side in the store and compare. Don't buy until you feel what you're buying.

[Grainraiser]

I own the graphite model and have held the glass model in my hands. The graphite model rod (brown) is a good rod. The glass rod (yellow) feels like a buggy whip and has zero backbone.

[BoarBuster]

I think each has its place after all why would you use a rod meant for Moby Dick when your fishing for Nimo.

FISH ON

[deathb4disco]

I own the graphite model and have held the glass model in my hands. The graphite model rod (brown) is a good rod. The glass rod (yellow) feels like a buggy whip and has zero backbone.

I was in Bass Pro today and held both rods. The fiberglass definitely has a softer action.

[MonteSS]

If you get a graphite you can go ultra light. Step up to light if going glass.

Ultra light graphite are rather fragile and break easy.

Ultra light glass are very whippy and useless in my opinion.

[Robert11]

Hi All,

Just a quick thanks for the really good suggestions.
Will undoubtedly stick to Graphite.

But, still can't believe how easily my 7'6" St. Crox tip broke when I had on, at most, perhaps a 1.5 Largemouth
Everyone I asked said it was due to "high sticking," but I don't believe I had the tip pointing upwards when it happened. But, maybe.
Just a normal retrieve and lift, and snap.
Will be sticking to the cheaper rods from now on; frankly, I don't see all that much of a difference between the expensive and relatively inexpensive ones.
They all, probably, come out of the same factory in China.

Much appreciated.
Great Forum and folks.

Fun trying to decide what to get for the Spring, as another snowstorm gets ready to hit us.
Ah, Spring.

Regards,
Bob

[deathb4disco]

Ultra light graphite are rather fragile and break easy.

Not in my experience. I've got a boat load of ultralights and have never broken one. The blanks are thinner so they won't withstand the abuse of a big Ugly Stik. If you take care of them, though, they'll last for years. My oldest graphite UL rods are over 30 years old, and they're doing just fine.

[deathb4disco]

I don't see all that much of a difference between the expensive and relatively inexpensive ones.
They all, probably, come out of the same factory in China.

That's true for a lot of rods but not St. Croix. They build most of their rods here in the US. I have three SC rods and think they're great. Your rod may have been damaged which resulted in a weak spot in the blank.