If your in the market for a new rod I strongly suggest Ed's rods. They seem like they are going to be an awesome rod and his customer service is top notch which is unusual these days!
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If your in the market for a new rod I strongly suggest Ed's rods. They seem like they are going to be an awesome rod and his customer service is top notch which is unusual these days!
He's going to be seeing a big order from me for a bunch of his new trolling rods. I've used his rods for years and have recommended them to anyone who would listen (and some who wouldn't). Top notch product and guy to deal with.
Great rods, I own 8!
I have a 14' and a 12' tuff rods. Are the new trolling rods stiffer. What I mean is when I'm pushing cranks with 3-4oz weights they have a heck of a bow to them. They work but you loose 3-4 ft of rod length because of the bow you get
4- 14ft poles I have had a hard time breaking them
4 14's and a 10 for single polling . Ed is a great guy to work with.
Which single pole are y'all using? Does he make a 9' pole? I need one more for this year. Fished BnM forever but looking at these for a change.
Bob, these are more like the PST. Designed for heavy weights. PM SCOTTV. He did a road test on some of the first ones for ED. He seems pretty satisfied that the will handle the weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gobob
Been well please with them, cant wait to get my hands on the new pushing poles!!!!!
you want go wrong with SOUTHERN CRAPPIE RODS, Ed Dukes is a good man on top of his product he sell's, If you google southern crappie rods you can find his web site I think he has them down to either 6' or 5'6" rods and they all feel reel good (action).
Yes he has 9 ft rods. Thats one of his favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue-jig
Plus if you break a tip , he will sell you a replacement at a very reasonable price.
I have 8 of his rods and am well pleased.
Last wk while crappie fishing I caught a 7-8lb striper on one of his 14ft rods and landed it with no problem.
They are the best rods for the money. I have 20 of them and will never buy another brand of rod. I use 8,10,12,14 and 16 ft rods and when I fish I carry pulling and tight lining rods with me. Fixing to buy a couple more.
I see the poles are made of Kevlar. How does that compare to Graphite, as far as weight and sensitivity?
Don't think I've fished a Kevlar rod either. Surely hard to beat graphite feel. I was wondering about the weight too. 10 hrs of holding a rod on a slow day will wear you out! That's good news on the tips because I will surely break tips
with people walking all over my boat and paying no attention.
His rods are tough as nails. Great guy who designed his own rods and fishes them. A true crappie fisherman. Some time look up his videos on YouTube. And when you got 30 min to talk crappie fishing just call him up. Nothing like talking to the owner,designer, and salesman all wrapped up in one. Might even get a tip or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue-jig
Got at least 30 of them,
The best rods made !
I own 14ft and 16ft southern crappie rods. They are great rods and Ed is a good guy.
Well, ya'll sold me. I went with an 8'. I should be set for the year now with rods. With any luck, I will get 2 years out of what I have! Will report back soon.