Avet Sx880 rod?

[Big Tim]

Avet SX880 Rod...Anyone ever used one of these rods. I read Tom at Seeker had some input on the rods? I picked one up today at Big 5 for $20 as it had a broken tip. It is rated at 15-40 but seems a little stiff. Looks like a size 9 perfection tip will fit and I got a cheap Iron rod.

Tim

[alantani]

ha!!!!!  maybe it's a little stiff because it used to be 12 inches longer!!!!!   

[Alto Mare]

ha!!!!!  maybe it's a little stiff because it used to be 12 inches longer!!!!!   

[Big Tim]

ha!!!!!  maybe it's a little stiff because it used to be 12 inches longer!!!!!   

Comedian's we all are  It was just the tip insert that was bad. The rod is full length 

[alantani]

just replace the tip.  at $20, you can't to wrong!

[Alto Mare]

ha!!!!!  maybe it's a little stiff because it used to be 12 inches longer!!!!!   

I was going to take this comment somewhere else, but quickly realized that it was you boss, so I let it go

[heckrazr]

I picked up that very same rod and to be honest with you, it has become my favorite all around 8'er for all kinds of conditions and targets. With my squidders on it I can outcast most either on shore or boat. Same with Jigmasters and Diawa 50's. 
It has landed small sharks, halibut, white seabass, yellowtail and even a 60 cowcod (released of course)

Mine has a deckhand grip which I love.

The guides suck though. Lost 2 inner rings and the one in the tip. Replaced and life is grand!

Dave