Thread: Any thoughts on Sam Heaton pole

My son wanted the difference pole from BnM for his birthday for jigging and casting since it has spinning eyes. Ordered it and it came in Friday. We went and tried it out yesterday afternoon and caught a couple. It felt much better then my wizard it made me want a newer lighter pole.


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Originally Posted by Foothog1

I do know for sure grizzly jig com. Has them

I didn't see them on their web site with the rear reel seat????................

Originally Posted by BigBlue

Hope you like using a net... Had one yrs ago, it is an awesome rod.. After fishing 'Butla with a buddy I saw the light

Does "seeing the light" mean get a SHSS or try another brand???? Or better net??????

Originally Posted by Shine Runner

I didn't see them on their web site with the rear reel seat????................




Does "seeing the light" mean get a SHSS or try another brand???? Or better net??????

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I love Sam heatons, but me personally... rear seat is not for the man that jigs stumps and timber. Just can't stretch out when you need to with them. My 2 cents

Originally Posted by slimeyslab

Nice pole for sure. I am thinking of one myself.

How much are the ones with the rear seat goin for?

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Originally Posted by GitDaGrease

How much are the ones with the rear seat goin for?

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I think around $50 or so. I ended up buying an ozark instead but have been considering getting a Sam Heaton as well.

I have two Sam Heaton's and they are good jig poles. I've used the regular reel seat ones ever since they came out. I recently got one of the Ozark rear reel seat models, and I'll never go back. The rear reel seat model seems to have better balance to me, and the Ozark has the titanium tip making it very sensitive.

Bottom line is that I like both of these rods. Wish I had a rear reel seat Heaton to compare the Ozark to.


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Originally Posted by Dee F

I love Sam heatons, but me personally... rear seat is not for the man that jigs stumps and timber. Just can't stretch out when you need to with them. My 2 cents

Jigging is what I like about the rear seat . .When the bite is light I put the line between fingers . Would say the touch opening is of little value ,but I like the 11 ft. and love the 12 ft .
To me the added length adds a little feel to the jig .I used the custom b/m for yrs and tried the middle seat heaton and liked the rod but not the handle . thought if they had a rear seat and a cork handle they would have the perfect rod . b/m are some smart folks !