Thread: High quality ultralight spinning reels

Originally Posted by Don Fischer

Another thing I experienced first hand is sometimes expensive get abused by yourself or kids and the expensive stull breaks just like everything else! Spend $400 on a fishing rod and slam the car door on it, now that's a problem.

I strongly suspect a typical $400 JDM UL rod will break much easier that a typical Ugly Stick. One should be aware and prepared for that.

Originally Posted by s_v

I strongly suspect a typical $400 JDM UL rod will break much easier that a typical Ugly Stick. One should be aware and prepared for that.

... and if you regularly break rods, you’re better off sticking with the Ugly Stik.

Originally Posted by s_v

I strongly suspect a typical $400 JDM UL rod will break much easier that a typical Ugly Stick. One should be aware and prepared for that.

I agree with that and it concerns me, lol. And deathb4disco's comment below yours is also true!

The tip diameter on some of these JDM rods is insanely small, sheesh!