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Post by banksidebandit on Jan 22, 2013 22:57:39 GMT -5
Just put in an order to Dave. I've been wanting one of those Nite Stick Pro rods for a while, especially since Dave said the 7'6" models come with all stainless guides. Instead of convincing the girlfriend on why I needed another fishing rod I just went ahead and ordered her their Lipstick rod. I have a older Shimano TR 100-G that I don't use much anymore that is a little smaller in the hand and should work good for her.
Once the order comes in the only thing left to do is a tune up on the boat motor and make sure everything is working fine on it. Might even name it this year.
On another note, does anybody recommend anY type of cork sealant for their rod handles? Anything I could buy in stores?
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Post by Smoothkip on Jan 22, 2013 23:13:46 GMT -5
I am pretty rough on my rods! Blood, shad scales, mud, water etc. and I've never used the sealant for my cork handles and they still look fine. I've heard of guys doing it but have no clue where to get any! You will be happy with the nite sticks!
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Post by banksidebandit on Jan 23, 2013 1:17:58 GMT -5
Yea I've never used any on my rods before either but I've always heard of people doing it. Wonder if it makes them slick or if it soaks in the cork?
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Post by Skyline1506 on Jan 23, 2013 17:44:21 GMT -5
rub some slime on them and they will last a lifetime
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Post by banksidebandit on Jan 25, 2013 19:19:23 GMT -5
Just got my rods in today, the rest should be here by tomorrow. I definitely like the feel of the Nite Stick Pro rod. It's a pretty stout rod but definitely not a broomstick by any means. It has a nice tip on it and should work out great for where I fish mainly. I fish the Scioto around Columbus and catch flatheads in the range from 5-25lbs mainly, with occasionaly a few bigger. This rod seems perfect for fish in this range and I'm sure it can handle bigger ones if I get onto one. It has a nice cork handle with trigger and all stainless guides also which is a plus.
Got the gf the Lipstick rod and it's 7' Medium action 1pc. This rod is flimsy as a dipstick but has a good feeling backbone once you get down to the bottom cpl guides. It will definitely be a great channel cat rod and I might have to steal it from her a few times this year. The handle is a little shorter than I would like but it fits her well.
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Post by Smoothkip on Jan 25, 2013 19:38:10 GMT -5
Glad your happy with your order man! I've caught blues around 40 and mid 30 flatheads on the nite stick and they handle them well. Hope you catch a giant man!
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Post by Catfishrollo on Jan 25, 2013 21:12:33 GMT -5
Congrats on the new rods! I'm sure you will like em!!! rollo
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Post by banksidebandit on Jan 25, 2013 22:31:36 GMT -5
For the price they are hard to pass up. Some places charge that for the red/blue and white Nite Sticks and the pro is a lot better quality. Catfight rod is next on the list.
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Post by Skyline1506 on Jan 26, 2013 18:37:51 GMT -5
you will have no issues with the night stick pro i guarantee. i believe my fathers 50lb flat came off one not sure but like kip said we have landed 30s no issue on them. we typically put out cut for channels on them but get flats in that range all the time on them
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