What Cabela's rod is this in the photo?

[pointbob]

Hi all

 

There's a person locally selling these rods online but they know nothing about them (estate sale). Anyways I'm not sure what the line weight would be on them. I know they are 12 foot and cabela's brand (thinks)....It's a good price of under $200 us so I'm willing to drive but love to know what they are.

 

Anyone know? thanks

[philaroman]

12' Med w/ small double-foot guides, synthetic rear & cork fore grip, make me think Trolling

[Bill B]

Or a downrigger rod.  Bill

[Shellbelly]

make me think Trolling

Me too.  Little bitty guides close to the seat.  Maybe 40lb/4oz max, probably 30lb/3oz.  Need to see the whole thing.  As far as the maker?  Who knows.  Cabelas/BassPro cuts deals using their buying power. 

I'm almost positive I've held Loomis blanks with cheap trim that were branded "Whiz Bang" or something off-brand like that in their stores.

In any event, a new 12' medium under 50 bucks isn't too painful to break.  Most of those start in the $70's. 

Take to the flats and get a ray on the other end....you'll find out real quick what it can do. 

[Bill B]

I used a 10' Cabelas downrigger as a jig stick to catch my biggest salmon.  What he is describing sounds like a modern version.  Bill

[pointbob]

thanks all!

[JasonGotaProblem]

I'm almost positive I've held Loomis blanks with cheap trim that were branded "Whiz Bang" or something off-brand like that in their stores.

I am certain quality brands offload their QC rejects as $30 rods at places like that and walmart. I've found some true treasures that make great rods rebuilt.