On 1/7/2025 at 6:04 PM, DogBone_384 said:

Did you register an account and sign up for his emails/newsletter?

 

You might find better pricing sooner.

 I just got an Argon rod from Kistler. If you sign up for their emails. You get % off. I think it is something like 15% off. 
 As for the Helium. Yall might want to check the Kistler website. I think they have them on sale. Plus the % off. 

22 minutes ago, dk2429 said:

$549 is just asinine for a rod. Sure, I can’t realistically afford one. Even if I could, that’s just nuts. It was hard for me to pull the trigger on my $250 Falcon Cara lol. This is especially true to me since I caught my 10.5lb PB on a $99 Falcon Bucoo

 

BUT, now it’s gonna be super hard for me to buy anymore rods under $200. Once you hit that price, it’s a big jump in quality IMO. I can’t even fathom a $500+ rod and likely never will

 

Still want to add a Dx743 to my lineup. Pending another sale 

I hear you. $200 is kind of the sweet spot for a great rod. However there are certain rods under that mark that are great for certain things. For example the ALX Ikos Buzz is an amazing top water rod and the Falcon Lowrider cranker is all you need for 10ft divers and the st Croix mojo 6’8 mxf is fantastic for jerkbaits etc

24 minutes ago, dk2429 said:

$549 is just asinine for a rod. Sure, I can’t realistically afford one. Even if I could, that’s just nuts. It was hard for me to pull the trigger on my $250 Falcon Cara lol. This is especially true to me since I caught my 10.5lb PB on a $99 Falcon Bucoo

 

BUT, now it’s gonna be super hard for me to buy anymore rods under $200. Once you hit that price, it’s a big jump in quality IMO. I can’t even fathom a $500+ rod and likely never will

 

Still want to add a Dx743 to my lineup. Pending another sale 

I feel the same as you except I haven't been able to force myself to fork out $200 on a rod.  (Except for a used Sage fly rod.)  Would love a Cara.  I have a few rods that are from $200 plus to $300 plus new, but all were purchased used for less than $200.  Well...used except for two ALX rods when I caught the Zolo sale for $175 a few years ago.  My most expensive rod is a used custom build casting rod for $185.

3 minutes ago, GReb said:

I hear you. $200 is kind of the sweet spot for a great rod. However there are certain rods under that mark that are great for certain things. For example the ALX Ikos Buzz is an amazing top water rod and the Falcon Lowrider cranker is all you need for 10ft divers and the st Croix mojo 6’8 mxf is fantastic for jerkbaits etc

Yup, got the Lowrider Cranker II for 5XD/6XD. Actually picked up a Lowrider Lizard Dragger and an Amistad for $49.99/piece on clearance yesterday at Academy. Got them up for sale already to try and make a little profit to put toward another Cara, but if they don’t sell I’ll keep em. Great rods 

1 minute ago, new2BC4bass said:

I feel the same as you except I haven't been able to force myself to fork out $200 on a rod.  (Except for a used Sage fly rod.)  Would love a Cara.  I have a few rods that are from $200 plus to $300 plus new, but all were purchased used for less than $200.  Well...used except for two ALX rods when I caught the Zolo sale for $175 a few years ago.  My most expensive rod is a used custom build casting rod for $185.

When I was big into inshore saltwater trout/reds, I had no problem throwing down $350 for a nice rod. THOSE are worth every penny to me personally. Super nice rods. Still have them for the somewhat rare occasion I do go chasing trout and reds. 
 

I just haven’t seen spending that kind of money yet on a bass rod. I got the Cara recently and only have had it out one time (yesterday.)  A really nice rod. It’s definitely a big bump up from the Bucoo and Lowrider, but I’d have no issue with a full arsenal of Lowriders and Bucoos. 

23 hours ago, softwateronly said:

Yes, power pitch, sensor and the 755 are my comps.  I'd rate it power pitch, 755, and sensor.  The sensor has a solid tip which probably hurts it a bit.  Dobyns does have a less sharp feel, but I still feel all that I need to.

 

scott

Thanks! The power pitch is exactly what I’m interested in! I have a champion extreme 745 and I’m thinking of replacing it with the power pitch.

How does the power pitch action compare to the Dobyn’s? Does the power pitch do well with jigs and t-rigs from 3/8-1/2oz?