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| Hi, I saw them mentioned in the chat. I was curious what models they were. I cannot locate them on the website. Are they done in standard models like 7'6" and 8' footers? I would love to get a couple that would fit in my truck and standard blanks will not..thanks for any insight...Ben |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | I have the EVX in 8'6" heavy. I love that rod. It collapses to around 7' and will cast and work a wide variety of baits.
http://www.okumafishingteam.com/rods/conventional/evxspecialty.html
bottom 2 rods on the page
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Location: Warroad, Mn | I have several and they are very nice rods. The EVX X-heavy is my DCG rod or for working big stuff (Jakes, Believers, big spinnerbaits, etc.). The heavy is my topwater rod and small busktail rod. Both seem to be great rods. If you have a short rod locker or a small pick-up the telescoping rod is a great way to get into a 8'-6" rod. Try California Muskie on this site for help.
Doug Johnson
Edited by dougj 3/8/2008 7:54 AM
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Location: Warroad, Mn | I'm throwing what was called a 007 with it right now. It's a 5" balsa bait (pretty light) made by one of Crash Mullins buddies and it works great for that. I would guess that you could throw 6" Jakes pretty well. If you want I'll try a 6" jake on Friday and let you know how it works. I'm using an Okuma 400 on this rod. You can throw a Rumbler or a Top Raider almost out of sight with this outfit. The handle is pretty long which I like, but some don't. Guides are fine, overall weight is good. Fit and finish is great for a $100.00 rod.
Doug Johnson
Edited by dougj 3/5/2008 6:08 PM
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | U should also ck out the TICA TELE RODS they have 6 different actions. From 7'6" - 8'6". Okuma and TICA have some very price point rods. |
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Location: Moline,IL | I'd also be interested to see if it can throw 6" Jake. I'm definitely going to pick up one of these rods for this season. I have to see if my Gander Mountain can order me one. |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | I've thrown a 6" Slammer twitch bait w/ it quite a bit; when it's calm, I'm fine, but into a wind it can be a bit of a problem sometimes. It handles Baby Depth Raiders, Cisco Kid Wranglers and Baby Wabulls (admittedly a bit heavier) quite well.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I second what Sorno and Doug said. great rods, and in my puddle jumpin' 1690 the only way I can carry an 8.5' rod around easily. |
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Location: Moline,IL | sorenson - 3/5/2008 9:48 PM
I've thrown a 6" Slammer twitch bait w/ it quite a bit; when it's calm, I'm fine, but into a wind it can be a bit of a problem sometimes. It handles Baby Depth Raiders, Cisco Kid Wranglers and Baby Wabulls (admittedly a bit heavier) quite well.
S. SOLD! Thanks, that's just what I wanted to hear. What are the heaviest lures that you throw with this rod? |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | I've thrown baits up to the size of a regular Wabull w/ it routinely. I don't really use a lot of the big stuff, so I was more inclined to test it's performance on the smaller baits. It's rated for lures up to 8 oz. though.
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | Who sales these telescopic rods ? Anyone near the Mpls. area ?
Thanks, Jerome |
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| "Who sales these telescopic rods ? Anyone near the Mpls. area ?
Thanks, Jerome"
http://www.bookemsmuskyshop.com will be selling Okuma product soon, this business is based out of Minneapolis, I am sure the owner of this company will make time to meet with you and show you the product before you purchase it.
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| I was checking out these rods as well. Can't you just order them directly from okuma on their website? |
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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | I was looking at these rods at Smokey's Muskie Shop the other day. Very nice, strong and 8'6''. For the price I believe they are the best rod for the money.
http://smokeysmuskieshop.com
Most of their site is under reconstruction but you can call John's shop at 262-691-9659. He has a bunch in and ready to go for something just $100 a rod. |
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Location: Ontario, California | Hey Guys...
Thanks for the inquiry on the rods. With our sales practices... it is tough to tell who has the rods. The shops that I KNOW that carry them are Rollie & Hellens, Smokey's Muskie Shop and a few Gander Mountain Stores.
Another option is to go to the Okuma website. You can order a rod through our site but it will ship from the nearest dealer in your area (unless none have them in stock). If that is the case... we will ship it from our warehouse to fullfil the order. I'm pretty sure that Tadpoles up in Eagle River also has them along with Guides Choice but I am not sure if they have received their order from their distributor yet. |
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Location: Ontario, California | Things will get better. These rod technically were not supposed to be released until January of this year. I managed to get 100 pieces of each in the warehouse around the end of October. As we fill the pipeline it will get easier. Most stores are not even aware we have them yet. Shoot me a PM if you are having a hard time finding one. I will try to help you out.
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Location: Pound, WI | I picked up the 8'6" from Smokey's at the Milwaukee show for $109. R&H either didn't have any at the show or were sold out.
I really think I'm going to like this rod.
Brian |
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| Has anybody used these rods to throw the heavy stuff like pounders and big curly sues? How does the telescoping part of the rod work? Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated. |
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| I've thrown big Curly Sues, no pounders.
It worked fine. It's not exactly a "pool cue"
It does load up on the back swing, which I like.
As far as telescoping, the main rod collapses down into the handle,
from 8' 6" to about 6' 11". To extend it back, you simply pull it out.
It is held in place by friction or resistance.
On one hand it is not hard to collapse or extend, but once extended, it stays
and I have experienced no "malfunctions".
I plan on continuing to use it as my workhorse rod.
As with most products, it is probably best if you could try it out yourself.
Good Luck
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Location: Canada, Eh! | I guess I will find out soon enough as it is on order, btu I am wondering if anyone is using the 8'6" XH (4-16oz??) for throwing very large bootails double 10/13s. (approx 14-15" long, weighing close to that max rating). I'll be paring it with a 7001.
Price point is very attractive for sure.
Edited by boost 4/8/2008 10:58 AM
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Location: Warroad, Mn | Been throwing a 13" DCG with it some lately and it seems to work.
Overall pretty good rods, caught lots of fish with them, and used them for lots of lures. I twich 9" Grandma's all winter with the XH and it works great. You can throw a Rumbler or a Top Raider almost out of sight with the heavy.
I like the telescoping rods, just put four 8'-6" rods in the back of my short box pickup this afternoon with out a problem. Pretty slick rods.
Doug Johnson |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I just ordered two more XH Okumas and armed 'em with the Induron 250 and power handle to toss the Nutbuster and other big bladed baits. Got an Isis coming to toss the heavy duty stuff, too. Now all I need is for it to quit snowing. |
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Location: Canada, Eh! | Just came in the other day. The XH seems solid and should do the job. Was originally going to go with the St. Croix XXX 7'9 but wanted the extra length. 50+ days till the opener up here. :D |
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Location: Madison, WI | OH boy! I've got 3 400 indurions, 2 XH telescopic rods, 1 H telescopic rod, 1 8 ft topwater/bucktail rod and an 8 ft candian trolling rod. I CAN'T wait!! Oh, but don't tell the wife. :P |
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Okuma telescopic rods?