I bought one of their 12' models with the cork handle from Academy and it made one trip before I sold it. It wasn't a terrible rod, but for the $49.95 that I spent on it, I felt like a could get a better rod for the same price. The balance wasn't great and it felt clumsy when loaded with a fish. I don't know if they were going for a parabolic bend in the rod but it flexed too far towards the rear of the rod for me, if that makes sense. I, too, used there bass rods almost exclusively many years ago and they were great rods. I think it was more comparable to some of the $30ish rods.
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Deck Officer/2nd Engineer - M/V Saint Charles.
2004 Tracker 17.5' Panfish
Tite-lok rod holders - PST and BGJP rods
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