Berkley C-Series - anyone have experience with these rods?

[bobothewizard]

Was thinking about grabbing some 14 foot rods and found these berkley C-series.They dont seem terribly expensive and they are on a sponsors site. Can anyone tell me some personal experiences with them? Are they light? Did you like them?

Berkley C-Series Crappie Pro Spinning Rods : FishUSA

[CRAPPIE60]

I bought one 14' just to try.I used it vertical jigging and it was ok.But I don't think most 14fters are good for that.I would say that it is heavier than a b&m jig pole in 14'.I think the tip is too limber to carry much weight for spider rigging.It has a ton of backbone at the handle.I don't know how you fish but I think it would be hard for me to recommend this pole for a specific type of fishing if you are looking for the perfect pole.That said I caught fish on it and the price was right.

[bobothewizard]

Gotcha, i was going to use these for spider rigging. Thanks for the input it was extremely helpful. I will most likely pass on them then.

[Cray]

I picked one up and played with it a little at Academy Friday. Agree with Crappie60, mighty lite tip. Might be a good light weight,light bite rigging pole for late winter early spring real slow trolling. Don't think it would carry much weight with any speed to speak of. For the money I would think there are beter poles out there.

[bobothewizard]

I ended up purchasing some 14 foot southern crappie rods instead. I will see how they go.

[Cray]

Your going to like them. I run the 14's. Good lite bite tip but super strong with great backbone.

[bobothewizard]

Thanks again for the input it was extremely helpful.

[bae350]

I use my 14 ft c series pulling cranks and it works great, the light tip lets me see the action of the crank and i know if its running right or is fouled in the line, sure it doubles over when i get a fish on but that dont bother me none