Probably a pretty good rod. In that price range, however, I’d get the Leland rod from Trout Magnet/BnM.
Anybody tried the " Pan fish Elite " from Bass Pro shops ? An ultra light under 100 dollars with decent sounding parts .
Probably a pretty good rod. In that price range, however, I’d get the Leland rod from Trout Magnet/BnM.
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Interesting. Will have to take a look. See what they say about the blank.
Bob
I can't find any photos of the rod online (not that show the top end of the rod). BPS is really dropping the ball on photos.
Just buy one, Coach and let us know what you think! I love my high rolling friends. LOL
Tried three times yesterday with no luck . Recording that my call would be answered in the order It was received . Must only have one working the phone even though it says " all " sales persons are busy . lol
I got distracted and did some research. The RT3 blank is also used in the "bionic blade". The "bionic blade" used to be made with im8 and im6 blanks (according to an ebay ad). The bionic blade is on sale for $60 right now.
The "Micro Lite" ($59.99) uses RT2, the Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 uses RT4 (on sale for 99.97), and the BPS Graphite Series uses an RT1 blank ($34.99).
The Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 (that will get old to type) uses the FaZlite guides as well. It comes in a 5'6" ultralight.
The Micro Lite doesn't have a pretty split grip, but it's cork, and the reel seat looks pretty basic. Stainless steel guides.
The bionic blade doesn't come in an ultralight (lightest is a medium). Guides are titanium oxide by Sea Guide. BUT, it has a "multi-purpose hook keeper", whereas the Panfish Elite has a hook keeper, but it isn't listed as being "multi-purpose".
Finally, and most important, is that Rakuten has 10.5% back on Bass Pro purchases right now.
I am waiting for the field testing report, Let us know.