22 hours ago, lonnie g said:

check out spankys post on this forum  I think he said wally world $9 and$13 for $50 rod on sale. 

checked out wally world here in southern Indiana they did not carry either of these rods. but person behind counter said they would be putting in new stock in a couple of weeks,  and will be having sale on older stock.

3 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

  My Berkley Lightning rods are the originals.  .

 

 

 

Ahhh.........yes they (the Shocks) are quite a bit different in action then the standard/original Lightning Rod, and more in line with what you based your opinion on. Don't take my post as "calling you out", as that was not the intent, I was just confused as to what you were talking about as my exp with them was about 180 degrees different.

Look at the Daiwa Aird X at Academy. On clearance for $39 right now.  The M actions feel good for cranks.  I couldn't pass up the deal.  The Shock feels like a heavy broomstick compared to it.