I will say i grew up using only spinning gear. Always used a medium fast action 7 ft(berkley cherrywood hd) and a spinning rod of a 2500-3000 with 8-10lb line. Fished everything from the bitsy jigs, senkos(4inch), poppers, strike king bitsy buzzbaits. And thats the style i grew up with and just am addicted to that style of fishing. Then added a medium heavy vengence baitcasting rod with a lews lfs reel in the 7 speed and 30lb braid or 12 lb mono maybe 15lb mono and used slightly larger of the lures listed above. Then just fell in love with that rod and reel because you can doba bit of everything with that rod even the heavier class 1/2oz poppers with the mono and for my style of fishing its what im most comfortable with. But now because of your videos im trying to branch out to other techniques. So thank you.
Is the tip of this rod wire wound? I am shying away from expensive rods that are wire wrapped because I have come to believe that the manufacturing process is building in future failure. I have seen these rods snap, usually on the cast or right after a cast. Loomis, St. Croix, Abu Garcia all seem to last a few months and then snap within 2 feet of the tip. Then I started thinking about bending a piece of wire back and forth in your hands. If you do it enough times, the wire always breaks, doesn't it? Casting and working a rod bends the wire back and forth until it weakens and breaks. There is NO support in that eggshell thin graphite around the wire so as soon as the wire breaks, the rod folds over like a melted candle.
For $350, I could buy 5 Tsunami Trophy Series 7'0" Heavy spinning rods (They are $69.99 each and I already have 2), rated at 12-25 lb test braid, and 1/2 to 3 oz. I've caught 30 lb striped bass with my Tsunami rods. www.jandh.com/products/tsunami-trophy-surf-spinning-rods.html
I think i will stick with a. g loomis, lews, st croix, fenwick, and a few others. In my opinion all of this googan squad gear is just way over priced gear selling there popularity to 14 year old vergins.
Brian Latimer i love you , you are and have been one of those antlers that have changed my life , multiple times. But he’s not wrong, you said it’s the best but you can’t sit there and tell me it’s better than an NRX, IMX Pro or GLX , you can’t tell me it’s better than a St Croix Legend Xtreme i can name a few others. Favorite makes great rods for moving baits but if we’re talking bottom contact rods whether it’s worm rod or jig rod even frankly a drop shot / shaky head rod its not favorite you go with. I wish it was easy to find honest reviews on drop shot or finesse rods. They should make a website that does blind reviews of rods reviewed strictly by pros
I will say i grew up using only spinning gear. Always used a medium fast action 7 ft(berkley cherrywood hd) and a spinning rod of a 2500-3000 with 8-10lb line. Fished everything from the bitsy jigs, senkos(4inch), poppers, strike king bitsy buzzbaits. And thats the style i grew up with and just am addicted to that style of fishing. Then added a medium heavy vengence baitcasting rod with a lews lfs reel in the 7 speed and 30lb braid or 12 lb mono maybe 15lb mono and used slightly larger of the lures listed above. Then just fell in love with that rod and reel because you can doba bit of everything with that rod even the heavier class 1/2oz poppers with the mono and for my style of fishing its what im most comfortable with. But now because of your videos im trying to branch out to other techniques. So thank you.
I love this dude’s videos and reviews. They’re so helpful!
I tend to put things in places they shouldn't go lol. Jokes aside thanks for taking the time to make good videos Brian.
I have 7foot2 medium heavy finneese rod, can I put 4000 reel?
Is the tip of this rod wire wound? I am shying away from expensive rods that are wire wrapped because I have come to believe that the manufacturing process is building in future failure. I have seen these rods snap, usually on the cast or right after a cast. Loomis, St. Croix, Abu Garcia all seem to last a few months and then snap within 2 feet of the tip. Then I started thinking about bending a piece of wire back and forth in your hands. If you do it enough times, the wire always breaks, doesn't it? Casting and working a rod bends the wire back and forth until it weakens and breaks. There is NO support in that eggshell thin graphite around the wire so as soon as the wire breaks, the rod folds over like a melted candle.
LOL...........rod tip with wire
Can this rod be used for throwing crankbaits suck as DT-6, DT-10, DT-12?
love your videos brian
Definitely going to cop one of those soon.
Brian can this rod be used for drop shot?
Rod Name ?
Would this be an ideal rod for ned riggin? At the moment I'm using the Lews ned rig rod.
Sounds good bro👍🏾 look forward to checking it out.
Hey Brian,
Where can I find this rod? I've checked the favorite website and don't see it. has it been discontinued? Please help.
Adam Butler I’ll find out
@BrianLatimer do you have a 25 or 30 size spinning reel on it?
Since he is using heavier line I'd guarantee it's a 30 or 3000.....
350 dollars really dude no way
MrEricdgreat He did say Louis Vuitton. Expensive
These need to be in the $180 range
No link?
What is the price
For $350, I could buy 5 Tsunami Trophy Series 7'0" Heavy spinning rods (They are $69.99 each and I already have 2), rated at 12-25 lb test braid, and 1/2 to 3 oz. I've caught 30 lb striped bass with my Tsunami rods. www.jandh.com/products/tsunami-trophy-surf-spinning-rods.html
Summit huh 🤔 I'll check them out bro thanks 👍🏽
Can u send me a link wear to get it?
Thanks
Bill Peirce favoriterods.com
I think i will stick with a. g loomis, lews, st croix, fenwick, and a few others. In my opinion all of this googan squad gear is just way over priced gear selling there popularity to 14 year old vergins.
never listen to a man with with a favorite hat
You just listened......
They are sponsored by the rod company, so surely they talk nice about the rods they use !!!!
richard lim “they” are sponsored by “them” because they find the rods to be preferred.
Brian Latimer i love you , you are and have been one of those antlers that have changed my life , multiple times. But he’s not wrong, you said it’s the best but you can’t sit there and tell me it’s better than an NRX, IMX Pro or GLX , you can’t tell me it’s better than a St Croix Legend Xtreme i can name a few others. Favorite makes great rods for moving baits but if we’re talking bottom contact rods whether it’s worm rod or jig rod even frankly a drop shot / shaky head rod its not favorite you go with. I wish it was easy to find honest reviews on drop shot or finesse rods. They should make a website that does blind reviews of rods reviewed strictly by pros
Jesus Christ 300+ for a fishing rod ...I guess it's one of those things when you want the best.
1:15 that's not what she said.
gradys sell that
Solo Brann not yet. go in and tell them you want to see one and we'll talk them into selling them 😉
Putting Finesse baits in places where they do not belong. That's what she said 😂
$349.99 a lil Steep for me
FRANK R ICE COLD by a jackhammer or sick stick