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Lets talk All Star rods

Posted on 5/19/13 at 7:57 pm
Posted by VanRIch
Wherever
Member since Sep 2007
11780 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 7:57 pm
I'm in the market for a few new rods and I know this board has positive things to say about them. Was looking at them today and noticed that they said "Spinnerbaits", "jerk baits", "worms", etc on the rods. I'm not going to buy one for each application so what should I get for more of an all purpose? I'll need two baitcaster rods and one spinning rod.
Posted by canyon
MM23
Member since Dec 2003
22246 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:01 pm to
Been a while for me and Allstars but a 7 foot med to med/heavy graphite should do what you want. I don't know shite bout flippin so.......
Good rods....
Posted by lsufan112001
sportsmans paradise
Member since Oct 2006
11217 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:03 pm to
i got away from Allstar and Castaway. switched to a Falcon and it made an arse of them. the A and C rods had a thick graphite base, which to me seems to take the feel out of it. a Falcon is thin and tight, so you feel everything. Just my HO.
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
40497 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:04 pm to
FWIW, I hate rods that say flippin, wading, popper, etc. Dont tell me how to use my rod dammit! The best all around rod would be a 7' M fast action IMO.
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
21900 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:41 pm to
7 foot med action Veritas with mini guides.

But, All Star with lifetime replacement is a fine deal.
Posted by VanRIch
Wherever
Member since Sep 2007
11780 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:47 pm to
How do you claim a warranty with all star? Just return to academy?
Posted by ZacAttack
The Land Mass
Member since Oct 2012
6416 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:58 pm to
Amen. I always figured that was just another gimmick to get people to buy more rods anyhow.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 9:21 pm to
i like shorter rods. I have 2 popping rods and one worm. i'm going to get another and try to get a stiffer one, probably a worm.

All allstars. When i'm an OT baller i'll buy some nice shimanos
This post was edited on 5/19/13 at 9:22 pm
Posted by Nascar Fan
Columbia La.
Member since Jul 2011
18588 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 9:25 pm to
Depends on what baits you like to fish. Worms or jigs i'd get a heavy 7', the rest i mainly use 6.5' medium heavy
Posted by VanRIch
Wherever
Member since Sep 2007
11780 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 9:38 pm to
Well I don't fish freshwater that much but when I do it's worms or jigs. When I fish saltwater I'm all over the board with my baits. Carolina rigged, topwater, plastics, hardbaits, swimbaits, spoons, frogs, popping corks...
Posted by Nascar Fan
Columbia La.
Member since Jul 2011
18588 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:01 pm to
That makes me say all 7' heavy or medium heavy which ever one feels better.
Posted by SaDaTayMoses
Member since Oct 2005
4566 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:10 pm to
7" is the first thing for specks. Or bass

I put a "light worm" on my new Lews rig. Like it, but nothing like my flacon bucoo 7" med-light

If you're looking for inexpensive quality, buy a 7" Berkeley lightning rod

If you're looking for medium price with quality buy falcon or Allstar


If you're looking for high dollar and performance buy Duce rods(twisted rods)

All lifetime
Posted by Cadello
Eunice
Member since Dec 2007
48926 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:42 pm to
Do not like them since Academy bought them out...
Bought 2 Falcon BuCoo micro and I love them.
Lightest rods I fish and they can handle a 5lb bass with ease....
Posted by BIG Texan
Texas
Member since Jun 2012
1733 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:51 pm to
Look at the new Daiwa, Procyon and Daiwa t rods.. Also those technique specific were invented by G Loomis and had real differences they knew how to build into the rod, like a super short tip in a spinnerbait rod that let you cast exactly where you wanted but locked up for power, the Crankbait felt like a super light fiberglass rod so the hooks would not pull out ect.
I use to build custom rods.
Posted by ZacAttack
The Land Mass
Member since Oct 2012
6416 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 11:29 pm to
quote:

Falcon


+1
I love my Falcon. I have a 6 foot ultralight that has handled everything from bluegills to 15 lb channel cats with no problem.
Posted by Cadello
Eunice
Member since Dec 2007
48926 posts
Posted on 5/19/13 at 11:38 pm to
I like the 7' rods
Posted by jobbieman
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
388 posts
Posted on 5/20/13 at 4:52 am to
I agree with lsufan 112001 concerning Falcon rods. Normally fish the marsh for specks and reds and have two 7' medium spinning rods and two 7' casting . Can't beat the sensitivity, and the tip is lively enough to make casting easy.
Posted by Bayou
Boudin, LA
Member since Feb 2005
43039 posts
Posted on 5/20/13 at 6:16 am to
quote:

FWIW, I hate rods that say flippin, wading, popper, etc. Dont tell me how to use my rod dammit! The best all around rod would be a 7' M fast action IMO.

Ditto
Posted by Bayou
Boudin, LA
Member since Feb 2005
43039 posts
Posted on 5/20/13 at 6:19 am to
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This post was edited on 5/20/13 at 6:20 am
Posted by jsb29
Dothan, AL
Member since Apr 2011
613 posts
Posted on 5/20/13 at 6:54 am to
Most of my baitcasters have been 6'6" or 7'. Most of my bass fishing is done with plastics. I got a 7'6" med-fast Skeet Reese (they were BOGO @ $79 so a buddy and I figured we'd try them out). I flat out love it. With the extra length, it takes the slightest movements to work a worm or lizard like a champ. I'm going for trout/reds/flounder/mackerel in a couple weeks. I'll let y'all know how they work with DOA's and Gulp.
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