Thread: Getting in to this single pole fishing & need

Originally Posted by Big C

Sam heatons are good just buy extra tips,ask Slabin.I prefer the crappiemaxx you cannot break these rods.I probably own 10 of them,they are a little heavy but they can be used for anything.

What ^^ said.. Stil have the 2 original tightline special and signature series that are 10+ yrs old.. Tough rods...

Originally Posted by slabin

Buy extra tips I single pole fish a lot and im rough on stuff I have broken 2 tips on them Sam Heaton . Now I dont baby my stuff I use it thats what I bought it for

Thanks for the heads up

How can they be that good if the tips keep breaking?

Lots of good rods to pick from. I have been using bnm custom rear seats for 5 or 6 years and like them better than anything I have tried. The bnm ultra light tip sux. We went thru a half a dozen in a week last year. My only complaint with Sam heaton is the eyes toward the end of the tip. They are a little smaller than what I like. As a beginner u will enjoy any of the rods mentioned though.

I have a Sam' SS. To me is too limber, not enough back bone. My main poles are Wally Marshall. One is a yellow slider that let's you move the reel forward or back. The other is a plain Wally. Both 11'. Get a cheap BnM plastic reel and your set. 30# spider wire

Originally Posted by majflyboy

I've got two of those Larry and they are awesome!!

same here. Have a 10' and a 12' man you will love it

Feel the thomp

Sam Heaton rear seat ss. No doubt, I haven't had an issue with the tip breaking, very strong, lots of backbone, but still sensitive and lightweight. I like the 11' when by myself and the 12' when fishing from the back of the boat with a buddy. I would pair it with the new Walley Marshall Solo reel. Best combo available in my opinion.