I see that they have new Ethos b/c rods. A 6'10" MH rod is the oneI want. It's split grip, 11 Fuji micro guides, IM8 blank, new SK2 reel....for $80.

How can Academy offer a rod like that for that price? Closest rod with similar components except for the blank is the new Quantum EXO baitcast rod,but that retails for $180.

I want this rod, but I could wait till it goes on sale...I hope next month, Presidents sale.

I was thinking of getting the *** 13 rod from TW, but this new Academy rod seems to be the better deal and better components.

Theres no Academy Sports close to me, so when the times right to buy, I'll just have to take my chances.

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_726253_-1__?N=101394130+4294966997

Difference is in the blank.  The other components, to a manufacturer, only cost about $10, if that.  I'd be highly suspect of the blank.

Difference is in the blank. The other components, to a manufacturer, only cost about $10, if that. I'd be highly suspect of the blank.

If the blank is the same as the original ethos line then it's a good one. I have the the original version and it has been a great rod. Lightweight and dutiable. These new micro series look really good and I'm sure I will end up owning one or ten.

If the blank is the same as the original ethos line then it's a good one. I have the the original version and it has been a great rod. Lightweight and dutiable. These new micro series look really good and I'm sure I will end up owning one or ten.

 

 

I see a square, trying to use emojis eh?

I see a square, trying to use emojis eh?

Yea I guess iPhone emoji don't show up so well..haha

On a separate note curiosity got the best of me so I headed to academy to check these out and see If they had and specials going on. The blank is the same as the older ones. The micro guides were lined up straight on the 2 I held ( which is more than i can say for the vendetta 2 that i scoped out) and the blank was not deformed or bent at all. The reel seat seems like the exact same one that comes on the older one just in a 2 piece. The Eva grip is a little bulky for my liking but not a deal breaker. . I would say it a little bigger in diameter than what come on the vendetta series from Abu. Overall the rod felt good. If larger Eva grips and micro guides is what you like then this seems like it would be a great rod. I will be getting one in the near future I'm sure

one big plus from the trip was scoring some h2o 3/4oz spinnerbaits for $.88 and yes I did buy everyone they had...lol.

I see a square, trying to use emojis eh?

 

 

What OS are you using?  Or could it be the browser?  I see a laughing smiley.  Have to look close tho cuz it is a black outline with rest being white.

 

I've never seen an ETHOS rod, but have read good reviews on them.  Thinking of picking up one to try out.  Spent so much on reels I can't afford rods for them! 

What OS are you using?  Or could it be the browser?  I see a laughing smiley.  Have to look close tho cuz it is a black outline with rest being white.

 

I've never seen an ETHOS rod, but have read good reviews on them.  Thinking of picking up one to try out.  Spent so much on reels I can't afford rods for them! 

 

LOL Windows 7 on my laptop, and I have a Android phone, I dont own any apple products yet, so I wont be able to see them unless I DL a codec but i'm pretty lazy.

 

And I might have to order one, considering there are no Academys in my state.

These new rods look great!  I have 12 of the older models and love them.  I needed a new spinning rod, looks like I may be getting a few