50% Off Select Mustad Fishing Rods + 25% Off: Vantage FX Rod $30, Basscraft Rod

jj2978

Feb 27, 2024 09:40 PM

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jj2978Feb 27, 2024 09:40 PM

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Quote from jj2978

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I am looking at it the spinning inshore based a a recommendation as we are novice level. I would like to stay around $100 per reel. We mostly fish small lakes at my son's Boy Scouts events.

I don't know much about actions and lines though 🙁

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dealsniffer12.

Feb 28, 2024 01:16 AM

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dealsniffer12.Feb 28, 2024 01:16 AM

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Quote from jj2978

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I am looking at it the spinning inshore based a a recommendation as we are novice level. I would like to stay around $100 per reel. We mostly fish small lakes at my son's Boy Scouts events.

Well, if you are going to be inshore fishing sometimes you will most likely need/want a semi saltwater reel. Personally I use PENN reels but Daiwa and Shimano are good too. Reels like the Daiwa Fuego, Penn Fierce, Shimano Sedona, may be good options for you. Personally for bass fishing I use Lew's reels but that is just a personal preference because of price and quality ratio.

dealsniffer12.

Feb 28, 2024 01:20 AM

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dealsniffer12.Feb 28, 2024 01:20 AM

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Quote from jj2978

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I don't know much about actions and lines though 🙁

About the line and action, you can go on Mustad and click on the rod you purchased on their website, and there will be a whole chart showing the specifications. From that you can act accordingly selecting a line and reel size. If you have a local Bass Pro or something you should go and look at the lures before buying them since size is mostly a personal preference. I paired a 2500 Penn Battle 3 with 15 pound braid on a 7ft Medium Heavy rod which works fine for inshore fishing.

jj2978

Feb 28, 2024 05:42 AM

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jj2978Feb 28, 2024 05:42 AM

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Quote from dealsniffer12.

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About the line and action, you can go on Mustad and click on the rod you purchased on their website, and there will be a whole chart showing the specifications. From that you can act accordingly selecting a line and reel size. If you have a local Bass Pro or something you should go and look at the lures before buying them since size is mostly a personal preference. I paired a 2500 Penn Battle 3 with 15 pound braid on a 7ft Medium Heavy rod which works fine for inshore fishing.

Thank you very much for the tips!

PurpleThread3081

Feb 28, 2024 07:20 AM

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PurpleThread3081Feb 28, 2024 07:20 AM

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Do they sell 7 ft rod?

dealsniffer12.

Feb 28, 2024 01:54 PM

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dealsniffer12.Feb 28, 2024 01:54 PM

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Quote from PurpleThread3081

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Do they sell 7 ft rod?

Yes, check out the Dozer Inshore spinning rods.

dealsniffer12.

Mar 01, 2024 07:47 PM

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dealsniffer12.Mar 01, 2024 07:47 PM

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Wanted to report that my Dozer spinning rod came in… BUY IT! It is literally a premium quality rod for only $60 bucks after the discounts. I don't even think some St. Croix rods can compete with the quality and lightness of this.

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DavidS2011

Mar 06, 2024 01:31 AM

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DavidS2011Mar 06, 2024 01:31 AM

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Quote from thatdudecliff

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I have a Hybrid G Series rod. It's an okay travel/hike in rod for steelhead/salmon. They had a lot of these rods very discounted during Black Friday and I picked mine up for $60ish. I would not be too happy if had paid $100. No hook keeper and the telescoping piece is just loosey goosey when not extended, think of a well used cheapo plastic telescoping lightsaber, pretty annoying.

Damn I ordered the 9'9... It's on its way I sorta regret it. I coulda bought an okuma or fenwick oh well. I'm going trout and steelhead fishing for the first time ever

laxfrommc15

Mar 08, 2024 01:00 PM

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laxfrommc15Mar 08, 2024 01:00 PM

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Dozers are now showing 84.99 as half price, making it 63.74 after discount, am I missing something?

oh well ordered a 7' MH for s 5500 penn spinfisher that needs a new rod

Last edited by laxfrommc15 March 8, 2024 at 05:21 AM.

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klaypigeon

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Mar 09, 2024 05:11 AM

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klaypigeon

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Mar 09, 2024 05:11 AM

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Quote from dealsniffer12.

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Has anyone actually had experience with any of these?

The Dozer rods are great. Xfast, quality, comfortable. Recommended. The FX is more of a boat rod, or maybe just dunking bait, but I wouldn't want to cast it all day. Hope that helps.

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phokingawesome

Mar 09, 2024 08:26 AM

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phokingawesomeMar 09, 2024 08:26 AM

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I hope my experience is just a one-off, but I ordered a Basscraft spinning rod on Feb 20th. The FAQ says they ship the same day, but I did not get any updates on my order even though they charged my CC already. I emailed them Mar 4th and they replied back a day later, saying they'd look into it. The day after that, I finally got an email that my order is on it's way and I finally received it just yesterday.

It's annoying that I had to actually reach out to them before I got any status updates.

As for the rod itself, I haven't tested it, but it does look and feel like a quality rod. The packaging was very good. They wrapped it in bubble wrap, taped it so it would stay put, and also wrapped a 4" piece of foam around the tip and taped it. The tube is very durable cardboard.

roclu

Mar 09, 2024 07:04 PM

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rocluMar 09, 2024 07:04 PM

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I just received my 3 rods, Medmax ultralight, Dozer and G-series hybrid, I am very impressed with the quality. Considering the price,I think it is a great deal.

DavidS2011

Mar 10, 2024 03:22 PM

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DavidS2011Mar 10, 2024 03:22 PM

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Quote from thatdudecliff

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I have a Hybrid G Series rod. It's an okay travel/hike in rod for steelhead/salmon. They had a lot of these rods very discounted during Black Friday and I picked mine up for $60ish. I would not be too happy if had paid $100. No hook keeper and the telescoping piece is just loosey goosey when not extended, think of a well used cheapo plastic telescoping lightsaber, pretty annoying.

I just bought the rod haven't used it yet but I noticed that. They ship it with a piece of foam in there going to have to think of a permanent fix. As far as the hook keeper zip tie a rubber washer or grommet or get a zip tie anchor

laxfrommc15

Mar 13, 2024 04:52 PM

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laxfrommc15Mar 13, 2024 04:52 PM

6 Posts

With how these are shipped, and the cost to ship a 7'6" tube these are a crazy deal. Feel pretty confident, the eyes are great, on what should be a great blank

thatdudecliff

Mar 15, 2024 05:26 AM

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thatdudecliffMar 15, 2024 05:26 AM

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Quote from DavidS2011

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I just bought the rod haven't used it yet but I noticed that. They ship it with a piece of foam in there going to have to think of a permanent fix. As far as the hook keeper zip tie a rubber washer or grommet or get a zip tie anchor

I've been using rod wraps I made and that seems to help quite a bit with the looseness. I lost the foam piece the third time out with the rod. I like the zip tie idea, thanks. When it comes to fishing it, so far, it fishes good. I have okumas too, as much as I like them bang for buck their reel seats drive me nuts. They're always coming loose.

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