I grabbed a like new 5'6" MF BPS Extreme Pistol Grip rod with an Ambassadeur 5000D round reel on it today at a flea market for $15.  My original intent was to flip it and make some money for some tackle.  Then it occurred to me it might come in handy.  I'm typically prefer 7' rods, but if I can put this to use, why not?

 

What applications might this rod be good for?  I would probably pair it with a Curado 201BSF.  And why do you like pistol grip rods, if, of course, you do?  Are there any advantages to them?

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

Target accuracy using one handed casting.

Tom

Working a spook or pop r tottally awsome .an. what do u wanna trade for it dave????

Tight quarters work with spinnerbaits or cranks.  I use 2 of them for 1/4 oz lures around docks, etc.  Not meant for distance but accuracy is incredible.

 

FL

Jerkbaits and topwater.

I use them for everything.  More importantly, is the Ambassadeur D in good shape?  You may have made a profit on your buy, they go for good money especially the brown anodized sideplate model.

I use them for everything.  More importantly, is the Ambassadeur D in good shape?  You may have made a profit on your buy, they go for good money especially the brown anodized sideplate model.

The Ambassadeur D is the green one and seems to be in great working order, with a few scrapes and some boat rash, but otherwise pretty nice.  Already exploring a possible trade on that one, as I'm not a round reel type of guy.