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| Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the 20/20’s. Specifically the telescopic models. I’m on the fence of buying one, but just not sure if there’d be any down side to a telescoping rod! Thanks |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | Great rods, but if you are used to St. Croix power ratings and curves, go heavier than you think. My big nasty is stiffer than the 9’ shock n awe 20/20 |
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| As to the telescoping aspect, I have Okuma and TI that are telescoping rods and have not had any problem. Need to keep the lower section clean and dry for storage but that is about it. |
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| I wouldn't be concerned with the telescopic aspect. I've had no issues with telescopic rods from Okuma, Shimano, and Fenwick. I probably would avoid leaving them in the extended position for long periods of time. I collapse them at the end of each day. |
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Location: Twin Cities Metro | The Chaos rods have a moderate-fast action. They load a bit different than the more typical fast action. This also affects the amount of bend the rod exhibits as you bring a hard-pulling bait into the figure eight. There are pluses and minuses to it, so what is right for you depends on your preferences. |
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Location: Twin Cities Metro | Well, I broke the tip off of mine about a year after I bought it. I was pretty sure I'd stepped on it while fighting a fish in my boat with a different rod, so I was just asking about how to find a replacement. Rick had me send a picture to see whether it may have been a warranty replacement due to a defect. It wasn't, but he had no issue sending a replacement at cost even though it was my bad.
I can't comment on whether he was happy doing it or not, but he sure didn't grumble about it. He treated me more than fairly, and that's really all I could ask.
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