Does anyone own a Cortland Bass rod?  I saw some today and a tackle store and they are unbelieveably light.  I flipped over the price tag expecting to see around $200 and the things were $65!  I didn't buy one yet - I wanted to see if any of you had any experience with them first.  

Was it the CTR spinning rod?  If so, I have one that I used to use for small, shallow crankbaits.  I like the action on the rod for that technique.  I now use it for shad fishing in the spring.  I don't think they feel all that light, though.  I mean, it's not bad, but they are definitely tip heavy.  All in all, it's a decent rod for the price and carries a lifetime warranty.  From what I understand, it is an unconditional warranty.  I can't confirm that because I've never had to use it, but that's what Cortland states if I remember right.

A little while back, I went to a local sportsman show they had around here with a buddy of mine.  I saw that rod marked down to $19.  I told him to pick it up because he was looking for a new shad rod.  There was that only one left.  I paid $65 for mine about 5 or 6 years ago.   :-[

Was it the CTR spinning rod? If so, I have one that I used to use for small, shallow crankbaits. I like the action on the rod for that technique. I now use it for shad fishing in the spring. I don't think they feel all that light, though. I mean, it's not bad, but they are definitely tip heavy. All in all, it's a decent rod for the price and carries a lifetime warranty. From what I understand, it is an unconditional warranty. I can't confirm that because I've never had to use it, but that's what Cortland states if I remember right.

A little while back, I went to a local sportsman show they had around here with a buddy of mine. I saw that rod marked down to $19. I told him to pick it up because he was looking for a new shad rod. There was that only one left. I paid $65 for mine about 5 or 6 years ago. :-[

the ones i saw today were all casting rods...

as far as their weight - i have several avids and a couple legend tourneys and the weight for this cortland was comparable to the avids.  i couldn't believe it.  

Hmmm... don't think I've seen that rod then.  The price is the same as the spinning rod I have, but never seen the casting rod.