Anyone have any experience with these rods? They have SiC guides on them and the price seems pretty nice. I am looking at the 6'3" casting rod for medium range all around duty. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I had had a Prolite finesse rod and reel for two years and they have become favorites.

            I too am looking to get one of the rods, would love to hear a complete review on the rod or combo.

I have the 6'9" medium-light baitcasting model. It was on sale for 80 bucks at BPS in St Charles. Got it paired up with a Johhny Morris reel, loaded with 10lb test XL. This is the best BC rig I own for the lightest of baits. I use this combo for unweighted super flukes, 1/8oz spinnerbaits, 1/16oz jigheads and the smallest crankbaits.

The tip is very soft, so it will load well enough to easily cast the lightest baits I regularly use. It has enough backbone to snap ten pound test line, with a nice fish on; which I discovered. my mistake; didn't have the drag set properly.

I've used this combo nearly every time out for the last two seasons. Here's what I think about it.

The guides are top notch. No problems at all with them or the wrappings. The real seat is better than the best Fuji seat. I'll probably get some flack about that, but I'm positive about it. Very comfortable and secure. The cork handle appears to be holding up very nicely, and the goofy hump fits my hands just right. The rod is light in the hand, with a nice crisp action. The soft tip transitions smoothly into some surprising backbone. Sensitivity is excellent for a rod in this price range.

Are there better rods out there? Of course there are. No argument from me on that. Are there better rods out there for 80 bucks? Now, I'll argue with you.

Bottom line; I'd buy another one. In fact, I'd buy another one of these before I'd buy another Johnny Morris Signature Series rod. I have one of each, and I'll take the Pro Finesse rod first. I have more rods and reels than I can carry around. This combo is one that always goes with me.

Try one, you just might like it if you're a light bait kind of guy. If you don't like it, they'll take it back. The only thing I'd suggest is trying one out in the store first, if you have small hands. I can see that large grip being a problem for some.

Cheers,

GK