RIP Clarus 

Oh well I guess this just means I get to go rod shopping ?‍♂️?‍♂️

Broke off in some reeds and I should know better, I carry a segment of dowel for this exact purpose. But I got in a hurry and it bit me. Cut my hand pretty good when it broke too

 

 

Aside from that, how do/did you like the new Clarus? I don't see many people talking about them.

8 minutes ago, Aaron_H said:

 

Aside from that, how do/did you like the new Clarus? I don't see many people talking about them.

They aren't talking about them cause they're out catching fish with them LOL! It's about the only rod I've used for the last 3 months. All my personal bests except LMB came on that rod. My only complaint is the lack of grip where the reel screws on, would be nice to have a zebco or tac-40 type grip there. But I loved loved loved the action of that rod for 1/8oz chatterbaits up to 3/8oz. It's also definitely made for braid; the guides are smaller and more frequent. The sensitivity and "tightness" to the rod is also way better than anything else I have. Then again it was also my most expensive rod so I don't have a strong comparison to make against it, nor do I have much gauge for nice rods.

 

I'm going to replace it with a more expensive tac40 I've been looking at; the guides are slightly smaller, it weighs slightly less, and it has that grip in the spot I want it. But I'm definitely going to replace my BPS Tourney Special with at least one Clarus...it's a Darn Fine Rod and something I absolutely want to have back in my lineup.

48 minutes ago, thediscochef said:

RIP Clarus 

Oh well I guess this just means I get to go rod shopping ?‍♂️?‍♂️

Broke off in some reeds and I should know better, I carry a segment of dowel for this exact purpose. But I got in a hurry and it bit me. Cut my hand pretty good when it broke too

 

High sticking a snag or hung up fish?  Sorry to hear about the injury.

I need a drink

35 minutes ago, QED said:

High sticking a snag or hung up fish?  Sorry to hear about the injury.

High sticking a snag. The area of that pond I fish involves drawing your lure over 6' reeds most of the time, which is a mega pain but lends to great bass fishing - 10 fish in 2 hours is common from the shore. I rarely lose lures or get stuck like that, stiff reeds are easy to deal with if you just lift upward...until the line wraps around something or you get hooked hard. I keep a dowel in my belt for this exact purpose but it was the end of the day and I was being lazy and it cost me.

Caught some fun ones before that though.

I have an older 2 pc. Clarus that is my main spinning rod.  I like it quite a bit and will replace it with a newer one if I ever have to.  

22 hours ago, Jaderose said:

I have an older 2 pc. Clarus that is my main spinning rod.  I like it quite a bit and will replace it with a newer one if I ever have to.  

It served me very well for the few months I had mine. I got an SLX today and $20 off a Tac-40...the Clarus rods are somehow difficult to find within a reasonable drive. I will check again in a few weeks though; I want another one.

17 hours ago, thediscochef said:

High sticking a snag. The area of that pond I fish involves drawing your lure over 6' reeds most of the time, which is a mega pain but lends to great bass fishing - 10 fish in 2 hours is common from the shore. I rarely lose lures or get stuck like that, stiff reeds are easy to deal with if you just lift upward...until the line wraps around something or you get hooked hard. I keep a dowel in my belt for this exact purpose but it was the end of the day and I was being lazy and it cost me.

Caught some fun ones before that though.

I like your modular fishing fanny pack

4 hours ago, MAN said:

I like your modular fishing fanny pack

Thanks LOL

I have an Igloo backpack I use in the summer but it gives my upper back fits, which affects my fishing. I like the belt because I can just cruise the shoreline and not worry about carrying anything but my rod. And it doesn't hurt my back.

To put a positive spin on it, you now have a Clarus 4' Mag Heavy, extra, extra, extra fast!!!

47 minutes ago, T-Billy said:

To put a positive spin on it, you now have a Clarus 4' Mag Heavy, extra, extra, extra fast!!!

??

gives a new spin to "Let the wind be your guide(s)" LOL