Zamboknee

Yeah, didn't even think of that. Those 2 rods I originally posted the pic too are both pistol grips.

Anyone have experience with the Quantum Team KVD PT Casting Rods?

So they're 'bait casting' rods or 'spincast' rods? bait cast or spincast?

Thanks for the thorough response fishnkamp. But can you tell me if the rods I mentioned are actually baitcasting rods or push button rods (can't recall what those types of reels are called) thanks again

I'm just starting baitcasting. I bought a new Abu Garcia Silvermax reel and put it on a couple rods that I got a garage sale. After trying the reel on both of the rods I'm not getting great casts. Now I'm sure there's some 'new to baitcasting issues' here (user error?) but I'm wondering if the used rods I got are actually baitcasting rods or just some old 'push-button' reel type of rods. Can anyone help me out? Is there a difference? The rods are a Zebco Rhino and a Berkley Phazer. pics linked here https://www.dropbox.com/s/tq1wortw9l9esi3/Rod1.jpeg?dl=0 and here https://www.dropbox.com/s/u3grbz0yzt9rnm1/Rod2.jpeg?dl=0 Thanks