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Message Subject: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology
madmusky
Posted 1/20/2007 6:24 PM (#233379)
Subject: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology




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I heard that Trophy Technology is coming out with a rod for the pounders that retails for $180.00

Has anyone seen or held one of these rods yet?

Anyone have any specs? length? lure weight? fiberglass? graphite? etc.

I see on the shack attack site that St. Croix has a XXXH premiere series rod that is rated for 8 to 20 ounce lures...anyone know the length on that rod? is it 7'9"?

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Nupe
Posted 1/20/2007 8:00 PM (#233393 - in reply to #233379)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology




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Location: Bloomington, IL
I saw the Bull Dawg Rods at the Chicago show, but I don't know that much about them. I believe they are all graphite, but I'll let someone esle more in the know answer that one.

Regarding the St Croix XXXH, it is 7'9". It's a rod in the Premier series, and also retails for around $180. Here's a link to the St. Croix website: http://www.stcroixrods.com/rods/default2.asp?rodname=24§ion=spin
Just click on the rod specifications link and you'll find it in the Musky Rods section. Rollie & Hellens had this one at the show for too.

Edited by Nupe 1/20/2007 8:04 PM
weedsnager
Posted 1/22/2007 8:53 AM (#233578 - in reply to #233379)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology





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Location: St. John, Indiana
rollie and helens has the Bull Dawg Rods on their site
Big Perc
Posted 1/22/2007 9:15 AM (#233580 - in reply to #233379)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology




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Location: Iowa
Did you check out the specs on some of those rods...lure weights up to 40 oz...that is rediculous...which would be the better buy...and bulldawg series rod or the new St. Croix Extra Heavy rod...

Big Perc
weedsnager
Posted 1/22/2007 9:18 AM (#233581 - in reply to #233379)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology





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Location: St. John, Indiana
http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/nav_id/23/page/1...
kdawg
Posted 1/22/2007 9:58 AM (#233589 - in reply to #233581)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology




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Lure weights to 40ozs????? Soon we will be able to flip muskies into the boat like the bass guys do. I can't wait. Kdawg
TJ DeVoe
Posted 1/22/2007 10:14 AM (#233595 - in reply to #233589)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology




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Location: Stevens Point, WI
kdawg - 1/22/2007 9:58 AM

Lure weights to 40ozs????? Soon we will be able to flip muskies into the boat like the bass guys do. I can't wait. Kdawg


Flip muskies into the boat like the bass guys do. LMAO, that is funny!
kdawg
Posted 1/22/2007 10:59 AM (#233604 - in reply to #233595)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology




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That's why I posted it.
VMS Steve
Posted 1/22/2007 12:48 PM (#233638 - in reply to #233604)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology


Almost seems as if we will be getting back to those pool cue type rods, only longer...

Professional Edge
Posted 1/22/2007 1:16 PM (#233649 - in reply to #233638)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology




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There is a reason for that. How are you going to high quality graphite rod with a soft tip to throw over a pound of bait? Think it was Loomis that said "I can build a rod that will not break but you will not want to fish with it." If I was to throw that kind of bait, which I do not, I would use a glass stick.

Think about have a pool cue stick with super braid line (no strech) and fighting a fish....fish clearly has the upper hand when it can produce slack in your line. Pool cue stick do not absorb the fight.

I did not look at the Bulldawg rod in Chicago so I cannot comment on that stick.

Keith
Rick Quade
Posted 1/25/2007 2:08 PM (#234290 - in reply to #233379)
Subject: RE: Bull Dawg Rods Trophy Technology


FYI, here is some info on the bulldawg rods.

First, they are built to handle lure weights from a couple ounces all the way to the new Monster Mag bulldawgs that weigh almost 2 pounds (32 ounces). If you don't like a heavy rod, then buy a spring/bucktail or reg/swimbait rod. These are great rods with much less stiff actions.

The vast majority of the rods we are building are designed to throw Magnums (12 ounces), regs (6 ounces), and springs (3 ounces). We did build a few Supermag rods for throwing the pounders. Yes, you need a heavy rod to snap cast 16 ounce lures, and there are plenty of guys throwing pounders 40 yards on Mille Lacs.

Finally, we built a small number of Monster Mag rods for those crazy enough to cast 2 pound lures. We have many pre-orders for these rods, so believe it or not, there are some people out there who want a rod that can handle a huge lure. These rods are rated to 40 ounces. Didn't I see a few of the guys whining about these rods cheering the XXX by St. Croix? Oh, well, there is rarely rationality of message boards.

Currently, Rollie and Helens has all the SKU's except the Monster Mag rods which don't get done until March. Reeds also has some rods, but again, not the Monster Mags. Rollie will be carrying the monster mag rods in limited quantity.

When the big box guys get their spring sets done, you will be able to buy these rods at Gander Mountain, Scheels, Sportsmans Warehouse, and many other locations.

I hope this helps,
Rick
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