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middlefork61

Posted 6/14/2014 1:51 PM (#715633)
Subject: Black river rods

Posts: 84

Anyone ever used these? They seem to be a good rod for $100, I was thinking about getting the top n tail rod for lighter bucktails. Just wanted to hear some peoples opinions first.

Zib

Posted 6/14/2014 4:17 PM (#715654 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: RE: Black river rods

Posts: 1405

Location: Detroit River

I have one that sits in the rafters in my garage. I personally wouldn't recommend buying one. I had several of the guides crack within 3 months of owning it. Took it back to the store I bought it from & they replaced it. The next year had the same issues again with the guides cracking. Contacted manufacture & they wouldn't replaced the rod because it was replaced once. Also thought the handle was too short for my liking.

cast4musky

Posted 6/14/2014 10:26 PM (#715711 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 865

X2 you forgot Heavy

jwegs

Posted 6/15/2014 1:19 AM (#715723 - in reply to #715711)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 164

Location: Twin Cities

I have the live/troll and love it. Next time I head back to WI I plan on getting another. Very happy with it.

allegheny river kid

Posted 6/15/2014 10:16 AM (#715740 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 463

Location: Sw Pennsylvania

I have the live/troll also. I use it a ton for trolling. Have had zero issues with it. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

middlefork61

Posted 6/15/2014 7:28 PM (#715828 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 84

Anyone else have any expierence with these rods? Would like a few more opinions.

hoosierhunter

Posted 6/15/2014 8:21 PM (#715840 - in reply to #715828)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 427

I have a top n tail that I have used for years and really like it. The only negative thing about it is that it is only 8 ft. My dad has a st croix premier that is the same length and weight and both of us prefer the black river to the premier. They are very similar the black river just loads a little better and throws stuff a mile. If they had more options in their line I would probably use their stuff exclusively.

middlefork61

Posted 6/16/2014 6:00 AM (#715893 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 84

Thanks Hoosier hunter I'm pretty sold on them how can you go wrong for $100.

don3118

Posted 6/16/2014 8:01 AM (#715907 - in reply to #715840)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 111

Location: Weyauwega Wi.

Keep an eye out Hoosier hunter. I hear a completely new and lighter line of Black River rods is coming soon. Also with more options.

bigbite

Posted 6/16/2014 8:56 PM (#716116 - in reply to #715907)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 1348

Location: Pewaukee, WI

Black River Rods are my favorites. I have several and love them.

hoosierhunter

Posted 6/16/2014 10:34 PM (#716136 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 427

I just stocked up on rods so I am good for a while. Who am I kidding, there is always room for more!

middlefork61

Posted 6/17/2014 8:00 AM (#716170 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 84

Yea there's always room for more. Rods and reels are like guns to me I just can't have enough.

comet Ted

Posted 6/17/2014 3:03 PM (#716262 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 75

I bought a MH 8 footer when they first came out and really liked it because I caught a lot of fish with it

Only down fall was the reel seat didnt seem to fit any of my low profile abu garcias so I had to pack some electical tape into the reel seat to make it fit snug. Otherwise when you screwed it closed all the way it would still be a little loose.
The guys that make em are good guys and will take care of you if you have any problems.

comet Ted

Posted 6/17/2014 3:10 PM (#716263 - in reply to #715633)
Subject: Re: Black river rods

Posts: 75

If are looking for a good rod for around $100 than I would recommend that Top n Tail for small bucktails, topwaters and smaller twitch baits. If you want a great rod you are going to have to dish out some extra coin which I did last year and upgraded to the St. Croix Legend Tournaments.

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