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

jj2978

Feb 27, 2024

107 Posts

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Feb 27, 2024

jj2978

Feb 27, 2024

107 Posts

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

90 Posts

Joined Aug 2017

Feb 28, 2024

dealsniffer12.

Feb 28, 2024

90 Posts

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

90 Posts

Joined Aug 2017

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dealsniffer12.

Feb 28, 2024

90 Posts

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

107 Posts

Joined Jun 2013

Feb 28, 2024

jj2978

Feb 28, 2024

107 Posts

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

7 Posts

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PurpleThread3081

Feb 28, 2024

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Do they sell 7 ft rod?

dealsniffer12.

Feb 28, 2024

90 Posts

Joined Aug 2017

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dealsniffer12.

Feb 28, 2024

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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 1, 2024

90 Posts

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dealsniffer12.

Mar 1, 2024

90 Posts

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 6, 2024

239 Posts

Joined May 2019

Mar 6, 2024

DavidS2011

Mar 6, 2024

239 Posts

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 8, 2024

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Joined May 2019

Mar 8, 2024

laxfrommc15

Mar 8, 2024

6 Posts

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

Original Poster

Mar 9, 2024

67 Posts

Joined Mar 2016

Mar 9, 2024

klaypigeon

Original Poster

Mar 9, 2024

67 Posts

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 9, 2024

71 Posts

Joined Nov 2014

Mar 9, 2024

phokingawesome

Mar 9, 2024

71 Posts

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 9, 2024

23 Posts

Joined Dec 2013

Mar 9, 2024

roclu

Mar 9, 2024

23 Posts

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

239 Posts

Joined May 2019

Mar 10, 2024

DavidS2011

Mar 10, 2024

239 Posts

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

6 Posts

Joined May 2019

Mar 13, 2024

laxfrommc15

Mar 13, 2024

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

5 Posts

Joined Sep 2011

Mar 15, 2024

thatdudecliff

Mar 15, 2024

5 Posts

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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