Thinking about buying this, seems like a good deal for 50 bucks, wondering if anybody's had a chance to use one yet

Which model, I have a new lightning custom rod that has split grip handle, I haven't seen it anywhere but at Dicks, I like it really well when practicing with it in the back yard.

for just a few more dollars you can get something a lot better, just consider it

for just a few more dollars you can get something a lot better, just consider it

I agree with what you said but the lighting rods are one of the best value rods ever made. I have last years model and it's a great jerbait/cranking rod for the price. I prefer my St Croix cranking rod but it's not by a HUGE margin. Although Dicks has the new St Croix mojo rods for like 80$ plus a free hoodie.

for just a few more dollars you can get something a lot better, just consider it

what did you have in mind

If you are getting the regular Berkley Lightning Rod and not the shock or some other version they have recently came out with the price is a little high. You can get the Lightning Rods at wal-mart for about $35.

If you are getting the regular Berkley Lightning Rod and not the shock or some other version they have recently came out with the price is a little high. You can get the Lightning Rods at wal-mart for about $35.

I was refering to the shock series..alot of the reviews for the regular lightning rod said that the cork handles where breaking...anyone expierence that?

If you are talking about the "shock rod" , it is basically a crank bait rod.