Mark K Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I picked up a Bass Pro XPS EXTREME (doesn't that reek of NASCAR)rod on clearance. $39.99 I think they are normally 90 bucks. a 6 footer, medium heavy. Best of all it's got a short rear grip and for whatever reason I can cast fairly accuratly with it. I put a 15 year old Shimano Citica 5:1 ratio reel spooled up with 30lb Power Pro. .I think one could raise the Bismark with this outfit I tied on an absolutley killer looking 7 dollar 1/2 ounce spinnerbait on. It's a Strike King, shad something or other. OMG does it look cool! So, I took it out on the DesPlaines with my oldest boy. Stuck a little northern- maybe 24". I got it up on dry land, but it got off and made it's way back. Cool. This rod has a little mojo. My son was losing his mind. Kids love he sight of a northern. Today i had a short window to fish. Due for dinner in Bolingbrook, I made a short stop at a river bridge. As soon as i got out, man it started pouring. I said "screw it" I'm going anyway. As soon as I got under the bridge. I saw a boil, then seconds later a fish jump. I fired a cast and it was dead on. If you didn't know me better, I might be confused with someone who knew what they were doing. 2 cranks. Fish on! A nice little largie 16-17": I fished a little longer, but lightning was kicking up and considering it was Easter AND the Wifies' B-day figured I better...well you know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 The picture came out crappy. The fish needed to go back stat. You get the idea sizewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Did you buy the rod in Bolingbrook or online? Are they still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 You get a good rod for clearance, fish on on Easter AND the wife's birthday AND catch fish... you are living large my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbonney1835@sbcglobal.net Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 You get a good rod for clearance, fish on on Easter AND the wife's birthday AND catch fish... you are living large my friend. Amen brother, amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Did you buy the rod in Bolingbrook or online? Are they still available? Yes, Bolingbrook. I think I got the last 6 footer. They had a bunch of spinning rods left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Amen brother, amen! HA! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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