Thread: Leland's TSS/TCB Rod ?

I have a TCB rod, but it sits in the 2 hole behind my Major Craft Finetail. I have caught a couple of small bream on the rod and a 1 lb catfish. The catfish put up a fun fight and put a nice bend into the rod. I need to fish exclusively with it one day to give a better answer as it pertains to bluegill.

I have it paired with a Pflueger Purist 25 series and generally cast 1/32 jigs with a TM...and occasionally roadrunners and spinners.

I recently bought a TCB and have been using it for a couple of trips now. It is much softer and more flexible in the first 2' or so than my BPS Microlite in light action, both are 6 1/2' nominal length. I don't like the location of the reel seat; I find it too far up from the end and the butt bumps my forearm on the cast. I'm casting sitting down in a boat and casting one handed so that may contribute to it. I will get used it but I consider it a negative.
With that said, I do like the action and strength of the rod while landing a 'gill or crappie. I can feel every movement of the jig on the bottom or bumping weeds on the retrieve; I find it to be as sensitive or even a bit more so as my panfish series St. Croix. I like the rod and am considering another. It is a fun rod to catch a fish on, plain and simple. I'm replacing a few poles that are 35+ years old and technology and materials have changed for the better.
I'm an average guy when it comes to fishing, I don't have a big budget or years of experience with the "best" brand names. Good enough works for me in most areas of my life and this $65 rod certainly fits my needs. At some point, we have to bite the bullet and just get one and try it to see how it feels to US.

Good comments and feedback. I have the TSS and it fishes just as everyone says. I stream fish and I feel it is pretty sensitive, especially at that price point. I don’t find the butt of the rod hitting my arm when I cast, but I cast standing up and maybe if I were sitting it would be different. I recently used it for casting some smaller Rebel lures, and it did just fine. The reel is a Pflueger President 20 with 2lb Stren Crappie line. That combo balances just fine in my opinion, and all up weight is about 8.2 oz. Pretty darn good for the money. I have a spare TSS just in case, but wouldn’t be afraid to try the TCB. I’M careful getting fish out of the water, and so far so good with the tip.
Bob

Appreciate the additional guys, very helpful. Thanks.

Which do you like better and why?

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

I was told the two are totally different rods not made in the same plant . To me they do not feel the same .

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

No did not think you were bashing the rods. That whole deal came about as Leland's Lures owner told me...they are not a rod company and B'n'M is. Which makes total sense for marketing. Of course I know nothing about the lure business....but have heard from 2 individuals that are in the lure business say...."Want to make a million dollars selling lures....spend 2 million dollars".....LOL.



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Originally Posted by jackie53

Got one ordered..B&M and Leland Outstanding products...
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