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| Anyone use a custom rod from Thorne Bros. with one of their blanks (not St. Croix or Diamondback). They are $179 and was thinking of the 8' 6" model. With free shipping they sound pretty attractive! |
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Location: On your favorite spot | I know guys who use them and never heard any complaints. I always use the cheap stuff.
Edited by Marc J 2/23/2007 5:00 PM
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| Yeah unfortunately the 8' 6" rods don't come a whole lot cheaper. Also thinkin of the Tica, but with shipping it's $140. |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion |
I have been using a Thorne's 8' Hvy. since last March and really like the feel alot!
This is a really nice stick, and would highly recomnend using it.
Jerome |
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| Great thanks H2O, do you recall the lure weight on your 8H? The website doesn't list it on the one I'm looking at. |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | jtd993,
I use this rod to throw larger baits, like larger cranks, Mag Dawgs (about 6-7 ozs. ?) double and triple bladed bucktails, and large top water prop baits.
You can't go wrong buying a custom rod from Thorne Bro's and I think the one I have comes with a lifetime warrentee.
Jerome |
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Location: Fishing the weeds | If you tell them what you want it for they will steer you in the right direction. Great rod builders. Pat |
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| The rod you're talking about is the C-Series.They rock!I had 2 of them for clients to use last season because of the durability and the fact that it will handle anything from a Mepps Giant Killer to a Pounder.Great rod and a great value for a buck79. Steve |
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Location: mpls | I have a few custom rods by Thorne Bros. IMHO They make the best custom stick out there,and I am REALLY picky about details.Get it and you won't be dissappointed.
Joe
Trueglide.com |
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| Yeah it is the C series and sounds like it's the one for me! |
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