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
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12' Med w/ small double-foot guides, synthetic rear & cork fore grip, make me think Trolling
Or a downrigger rod. Bill
Quote from: philaroman on January 28, 2023, 02:20:21 AMmake 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.
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
thanks all!
Quote from: Shellbelly on January 28, 2023, 03:42:29 AMI'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.