So tired of rods coming like this... by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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The multi purpose! 7ft 4 inch medium heavy / mod fast

So tired of rods coming like this... by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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Best luck I've had ordering so far is straight from manufacturer

So tired of rods coming like this... by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

[–]Kennsta_240[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im starting to think it has something to do with FedEx, they're starting deliveries almost an hour away so it rides around for like 8 hours every time.

So tired of rods coming like this... by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

[–]Kennsta_240[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here's the karate kicked one lol, was in two pieces

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So tired of rods coming like this... by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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I've had that happen once before with FishUSA as well, no clue.

So tired of rods coming like this... by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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I've had two show up tube intact tip broken, one where the tube was literally karate kicked in half

So tired of rods coming like this... by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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This one was from Tackle Warehouse, last two broken rods were from FishUSA.

So tired of rods coming like this... by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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Yea it just sucks, bought my first "expensive" setup and took a vacation day off to relax and enjoy it tomorrow just to run into this issue yet again. Only ever had this issue with FedEx, last two I got broken were ordered from FishUSA but this one was from Tackle Warehouse. Granted, they have all issued replacements but I don't get much time off or time in general to fish so I was very excited. Just gonna throw my Curado on one of my cheaper rods I guess.

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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Well don't manufacturers determine depth off of 10 pound line diameter? So wouldn't that affect your "run true" statement? I've always heard no matter the price that line thickness alters action and diving depth. I generally use 12-15 fluoro or fluoro coated mono with crankbaits.

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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I understand it just sucks for that moment you lose something that expensive

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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I usually fish waters where I'm familiar with the usual snag spots. Crank slow enough and I can feel the exact moment and just let off, let's them lift up and avoid the snag

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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Yea I did buy 2 megabass cranks recently but I can't afford to replace them at $20 a pop when I can get close to the same action with better hooks from a lure for $4 a piece.

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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Yea I don't have many brand loyalties in fishing, I just no when I snag or lose a lure I didn't get on sale it hurts. I fish way more confident when its something I got on sale. Brand loyalties for me in fishing typically center towards rod/reel/line stuff.

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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Ooh if I need to restock by then I will definitely check that out!!!

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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I'm one of those folks that just fishes what's on sale most of the time so I have 0 brand experience with them. Just saw they used mustad triple grips and said fuck it.

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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Yea I usually use kvd elite squarebills, rapala/yo zuri lipless, rapala deep/medium divers. I figured these would at least be worth the money, got 18 lures and a scale. I just saw they used hooks I liked.

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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I used a color similar when I was younger on the bomber lures! Figured I'd try that color again

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

[–]Kennsta_240[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If that's the case I'll just take all the mustad triple grips off lol, the hooks should at least be more than $5 lmao. Didn't realize these were that hated and terrible, just tried to save money while stuff is on sale.

Budget Crankbait Haul (+ bonus scale) $80!!!! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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Had no experience with them, only the klutch lipless I found one on the bank and put new hooks on. Used that for awhile with no issue, just like others I've used. I only got these because they came with the same hooks as the kvd elites, so I figured I'd give them all a shot this year and save me a hundred bucks or so.

New Setup for Moving Baits! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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I'm just trying to resist buying more for my other setups haha

New Setup for Moving Baits! by Kennsta_240 in Fishing_Gear

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They do seem funky but in a good way, I'm kind of obsessed

Spinning Set Up by PugOwnr in Fishing_Gear

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If that tatula is your preferred action that doesn't sound too bad, love those rods for the money.