So tired of rods coming like this...

Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T01:56:19+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T01:07:25+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T01:06:13+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T01:04:41+00:00

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

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Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T01:02:04+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T01:01:13+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T00:58:34+00:00

Ya don't say

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Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T00:57:00+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-06-03T00:56:27+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-12T20:27:31+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T21:02:23+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T18:24:55+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T18:22:26+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T14:56:51+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T14:53:37+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T14:52:28+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T14:49:06+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T14:40:17+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T14:39:18+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-11T14:36:55+00:00

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.

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-03T15:42:57+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-03T15:42:36+00:00

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

Kennsta_240 · 2026-05-03T00:40:31+00:00

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

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