Posted by: Chris B. Posted on: 02/19/07 at 06:35:53
Will they warranty it Glenn? Tell them it broke fighting a 5 lb smallie. I'll gladly pay the expeditor fee if they will
Posted by: Admin Posted on: 02/19/07 at 06:04:01
I once had a nice G-Loomis dropshot rod. Then it got caught in the rod locker door. Now it's a 2-piece.
Want it?
Posted by: smarsh - Ex Member Posted on: 02/16/07 at 04:18:40
Thanks to all for your comments and recommendations. Took Smitty's advise and puchased the Shimano Compre. It's a nice rod! Will give it a try on Lake Sammamish as soon as the fish move in to shallower water.
Steve
Posted by: simo3458 - Ex Member Posted on: 01/30/07 at 14:18:39
I use lamiglas cascade pro 6' 6" light 2 piece rod to drop shot most of the time, and I really like em. Sportco has them for $50, but sometimes they go on sale for $40
Posted by: DUNE HOPPER Posted on: 01/29/07 at 22:59:29
If you need a two-piece spinning rod that is suitable for the dropshot technique then I would suggest you take a very close look at a Shimano Compre' CPS66ML2B. This rod has IM 8 Graphite blank and an "exposed finger seat" at the forward end of the reel seat to enhance sensitivty. With Grade A Portugese cork for the grip and single foot Fugi Hardoloy guides, this rod at $89.00, is a very good choice for what you want. It is available at Auburn Sports & Marine or the Outdoor Emporium.
Smitty
Posted by: basspro - Ex Member Posted on: 01/29/07 at 20:42:23
Sarge,
Good point. Didn't think about it like that. Take Sarge's advice, any of the sport good s store should have a good feeling 2 piece rod out there.
Russ
Posted by: Nick_Barr - Ex Member Posted on: 01/29/07 at 20:15:31
Sometimes Lamiglas can make a 2 piece rod if you call the factory.
I love the Lamiglas XPS 662 Dropshot Special
Also the XPS 702X is good, call the factory at 1 (360) 225-9436
Ask them if they could do that, sometimes they do, sometimes they dont, asking wouldnt hurt
Posted by: sarge - Ex Member Posted on: 01/29/07 at 20:00:48
Posted by: sarge - Ex Member Posted on: 01/29/07 at 19:58:49
Maybe he wants to hike with it or something, Russ...
I don't have any specific rods in mind, Steve, but just go to a store with a lot of choices and look for a 7' spinning rod with a stiff butt section and a fast, limber tip.
I have a GLoomis PR8400S that I love for dropshotting. I don't know your price range, but that rod runs about $135 (GL2 model). If you found something similar to that rod in two pieces, you would be in good shape.
Good luck, Chris
Posted by: basspro - Ex Member Posted on: 01/29/07 at 18:32:16
Stick with one. They are more sensitive. Russ
Posted by: smarsh - Ex Member Posted on: 01/29/07 at 18:00:19
I know that one piece rods are preferred but I am looking for a good 2 piece drop shot spinning rod.