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Post by katfish on May 18, 2012 15:58:33 GMT -5
Instead of only shopping bass pro shop, I would suggest you call Catfish Connection in Pena Ill. I'm not sure where and how you are fishing but Catt Maxx rods are a little limber to set long lines on flathead. I love to fight flathead on them but I almost always have to hook them before I get to fight them. Lots of guys like to experiment with tackle and enjoy something shiny but most catmen always come back to Abu Garcia 6500s for part of their catfishing arsenal. The Swedish made reels are durable and well designed. I use mine mostly for channel cats but they do have a purpose in the flathead arsenal at times. With a little TLC they will last a lifetime. Whatever you choose have fun.
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Post by hooklineandsinker on May 18, 2012 18:22:09 GMT -5
Just traded in the old Cat Maxx Rod for a new one with good eyelets today Also got a new abu Garcia Ambassador baitcasting reel today it was 99.99 but it is everything I have wanted Good thing it was for my birthday or the wife would of told me to wait I also got a throw net to get those hogsuckers Btw thanks Katfish for the tips I hope this setup brings a lot of fun this season and many more
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Post by hooklineandsinker on May 18, 2012 18:29:31 GMT -5
Funny story about me returning the rod... I took it to customer service and they told me to take it to the reel section and have the guy get a matching rod and for me to bring the rod back up. I told the guy I needed replacement rod and once he matched them up I said thanks and told him those rods are notorious for losing eye inserts. He said they are as good as any other rod and it was abuse to the rod that would make that happen. I the told him about all the reviews online I read about people having the same problem and the guy didnt believe me and told me its hard for him to believe that is true and later repeated it inferring I was lieing. I was annoyed by his tone and told the customer service when I was checking out and got another 10% off my purchases Which was 17 dollars. I just hate running into know it alls who dont know so much lol
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