Hello - I am new to fishing/forum and in my quest to move to higher level gear (I have a few "yard sale" South Bend rods/reels, which served me well in this first year of fishing). I am seeking a spinning rod that could be a bit of a Swiss Army Knife type rod ($150 range) - and in watching some vids it seems the Evergreen Combat Stick 7' 1" MH (Spinning) might be a decent choice to fill that role (ie, MH/F, lure range of 1/4 to 1oz, decent quality, on sale, ect....).  The guy on a Hook Up Tackle video makes a compelling argument for it as it is the rod he has for his children (my guess is he could give his children any rod he wants to as he owns the shop) to using for a spinning rod (due to it's versatility).

 

But, he is one guy and a guy who is selling rods, -- so I would prefer to see if people on this forum have an honest take on the rod/their experiences with the rod.

 

Or if you have ideas/experiences with an "all purpose" type spinning rod in the $150 or so range I am open to hear about those as well.

 

(I just purchased a St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'10" ML/XF for $119 from Cabela's as none of the South Bend stuff I have is anything like it - and now I am looking for an "all-around rod" as the sales approach - and that will probably do it for my rod purchases for this coming year - I would continue to use some of the South Bend rods/reels as needed and then the following year look to continue replacing them with higher level gear as I learn and grow in fishing)

 

Thank you for your time and expertise.

 

 

 

I love mine.  Senkos, ikas, swimbait, jerkbaits, all work well on it.

Excellent rod.  I have one and it’s a joy to fish.   I use it for everything when I use a spinning rod. It does a lot.    

I looked at the whole lineup & talked to the rep while at I-Cast this summer. I thought the 7'1" spinning stick MHF was a great rod for the price. It felt light & balanced with enough give to make a good treble hook bait rod as well as single hook applications. The weight range was versatile for an all purpose rod.     

Do it

Do it

Do it

 

One of us

One of us!

I have this rod and would possibly willing to sell it. It's mint. I literally used it once after buying it a year or two ago. I bought it because I saw a review online saying it's more of a M (which is what I was looking for) than a MH. After taking it out and trying it, I realized it's definitely more of a MH than M. It's a great rod though, for sure. And looks absolutely beautiful. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello @NorthernBasser - thank you for the info. and pictures - the rod looks good ! - I certainly would have an interest in it if you are looking for it to find a new home .  I am new to the Bass Resources site/fishing so I am not sure how best to move forward with a potential transaction. I live in MN. 

 

Just let me know.

 

Thank you.

10 hours ago, WaskaCrank12 said:

Hello @NorthernBasser - thank you for the info. and pictures - the rod looks good ! - I certainly would have an interest in it if you are looking for it to find a new home .  I am new to the Bass Resources site/fishing so I am not sure how best to move forward with a potential transaction. I live in MN. 

 

Just let me know.

 

Thank you.

 

I've never shipped a rod before but I do have the heavy PVC tubes to ship it in. Do you have PayPal?

Hello @NorthernBasser -- Do you have a price in mind that you would be asking for the rod ?

 

I do have a Pay Pal account -- also I will be traveling from MN over to Milwaukee, WI to visit with my brother/nephews next week and could potentially meet with you to pick up the rod (at a location that works best for you) when I am on my way there or on the way back vs. shipping it. Just a thought.

 

Thank you

10 minutes ago, WaskaCrank12 said:

Hello @NorthernBasser -- Do you have a price in mind that you would be asking for the rod ?

 

I do have a Pay Pal account -- also I will be traveling from MN over to Milwaukee, WI to visit with my brother/nephews next week and could potentially meet with you to pick up the rod (at a location that works best for you) when I am on my way there or on the way back vs. shipping it. Just a thought.

 

Thank you

 

OK, great. I will send you a PM. 

serendipity!!!

 

that is a good looking rod.

Hey guys, not to hijack this thread but just curious....where are these rods make? Japan or China?

Hello @thunderblack - I am new to fishing/this forum so I am not sure of an answer to your question -- I have no doubt there are people on this site that have the knowledge of where the Evergreen International rods/gear are made.

 

With a quick Google search it looks like Evergreen International are a Japan based company. 

Well Made in China…

Put the rod in the Flea Market.

Tom

6 hours ago, WRB said:

Put the rod in the Flea Market.

Tom

Already sold...