CLEARANCE Bass Pro Shops® 2011 Bionic Blade™ XPS® Trigger Rods
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- 50 million modulus, Powerwall™ IM8 graphite blank
- Low-profile, split-grip handle
- Lightweight sculpted EVA foam surfaces
- Two-piece Soft Touch reel seat
- Super-light, cone-shaped aluminum hood
- Multi-purpose hook keeper
- Free-flowing Pac Bay Hialoy guides
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Rated 5 out of 5 by thatkid Great
I've had this rod for about 6 or 7 months now and its has been abused misused and... not bruised. It still looks and works as good as new. I have used this rod in a blizzard where it was literally frozen and it still held up to haul in a 4lb. bass with ease. Ive scratched it on rocks, hit it on trees dropped it in the water when i was chest deep in my waders. And its held up incredibly. This rod has also laid claim to my personal best, 8.5 pound bass (its in NJ, alright). Aside from that it has excellent feel, it has a strong stiff backbone but still gives mt the perfect amount of sensitivity to feel all the action bites and pickups. I've stretched it in half hauling fish up on to the boat with no signs of breaking. The design is sleek and clean and it is extremely light. I love this rod. I STRONGLY recommend.
May 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by BasseninVT Great rod for the price
I have used this rod for 2 years and love it. I wish they still had the same handle on the new model.
April 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rich4296 Great rod
Used the rod for the first time yesterday. Loved the feel of it. Have to admit when I first got it it felt a little flimsy for a7'6'' heavy rod. Don't let that fool you. It is everything I needed for flipping heavy jigs.
March 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by krak better than expected
i bought the 7'6" heavy for a light musky rod and also for pitching and flipping for bass. i was a little weary when i bought it online because it says 3/4 - 2 oz and i wanted something a little heavier... when i picked it up from the store, it was actually 1 - 4 oz which made me even happier. the first 18" of the rod are actually pretty flexible and light like a medium action rod and then the rod gets much thicker and stiffer towards the handle. this rod has amazing backbone and i cant wait to catch a musky with it. since the tip is so sensitive i plan on using it for bass fishing a lot more than originally planned. i am extremely pleased with this rod, especially for the price ($69.99)
they were very front heavy when i first purchased it but after i put the reel on, it is weighted perfectly.
plus they look way better in person than the pictures.
January 14, 2013
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I use the 7' med. for weightless worms and weighted up to 1/4 ozIf you fish hevy cover you might try the med/hevy
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Yes, first day out caught a nice bass on plastic worms, crankbait and a rattle-trapA:
Yes, I use my Med/Hvy rod with a slower retrieve reel and braid with a fluorocarbon leader for worms Texas rigged, wacky rigged, and with finnese tubes.
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You can fish a plastic worm from the Bionic Blade, but since it will likely be paired with a baitcaster having a decent amount of weight in your sinker will help. Throwing into the wind would be a recipe for backlash, but going with the wind or flipping/pitching is great.A:
its good for just about anything.A:
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I have several bionic and extreme rods which are about 7 years old and still work fine. The older rods had the option to add the supplied weights for perfect balance when loaded with reel. Does this rod have the same feature?Answers
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No, the new Bionic Blades do not have an additional weight balancing kit. You can buy one if you feel it is out of balance at BPS, but I think my setup feels great.
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I have the seven foot, two piece medium heavy. It does not have a spot on the but to screw in the weight balance. I have had this rod for about a year and a half, maybe the newer models have them, but mine does not! Works well just the same!Details:
I'm looking to pair this rod with a Daiwa Megaforce (7:1:1), but which rod should I get? Length? Action?Answers
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A good multi-purpose rod would be a Medium-Heavy with fast action in either 7' or 6'6".
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i have a 7:1 on a 7 foot med action and they work great. real good rodA:
I would recomend a spinnerbait/ jerkbait rod between 6'6 and 6'9 with either medium or medium heavy try any of the bass pro rods or maybe even a Skeet Reese signatureA:
your going to get 100 different answers by 100 different people on this one...it all comes down to your particular comfort..figure out where u like to keep the tip of your rod (up higher or down lower to the water) and go from there. action is important for what lure u r going to throw off that rod..
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There are a lot of variables to look at when you are pairing a reel up with just the right rod. Best go down to your tackle store and talk to someone who has some experience.For example, what type of lure are you going to be using? What weight lure is it going to be? Are you looking for casting distance? Are you looking for comfort after casting for many hours on end? What type of technique are you going to use?
If you just want an all around rod, go with a 6' to 61/2' rod in the medium to medium heavy range.
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BPS Extreme in 5:4:1 ratio. Can cast it a country mile and it's a dream to handle!A:
I have mine with a BPS Pro Qualifier. Nice combo.A:
I put a Lew's tournament pro 6.4:1 on this rod. Great combination.A:
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I would go with a Citica or a Revo SX. Pro qualifier would pair nicely as well.A:
I paired this rod with a Shimano Chronarch. I think the performance of the Bionic Blade line is suited for higher end reals - my personal opinion. I know the sales guys will tell you differently and try to sell you a more expensive rod! But, I prefer a nice real and I think the bionic blade is comparable in terms of design, ergonomics, and performance.A:
revo sx by abu garcia great reel and rod for the moneyAnswers
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76 1/2 "
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I just went into the fishing room and measured by my height (not a tape or measuring stick) approx 6' 2" fully collapsed.Answers
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Not mormally as it has a soft tip, possible in light line application on clear waters.A:
Yes, I bought one for that reason.A:
My experience is that the medium heavy or heavy action is better suited to heavy jigs.
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It depends of the size/weight lure/jig you are throwing and the particular rod to be used. Many people like a heavy action rod for jig fishing, particularly in heavy vegetation. A lighter rod can be used if the jig is to be fished in lighter cover and the size/weight of the jigA:
yes it is because it is exremely sensitive
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Yes i have 3 and have yet to break 1... Jigging and froggingDetails:
What do they mean by telescopic? Is like the cheap rod that fold down like a car antenna? Or does it extend a few inches from the handle?Answers
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rod is actually 2 piece. the front slides back into the handle and the "splice" is just in front of the handle. The rod fishes like a one piece rod but the butt section is heavier. The front piece is approximately 6'2" long.
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It extends into the handle about 18". They are not cheap rods at all... It depends on what make and model of the rod as to how well it's made... The GSeries telescoping rods are good rods.A:
yes kinda like that but it is good for situations with a limeted amount of storageA:
a telecopic rod is just a rod that folds down like a car atenna good for use if going to remote lake or small aerea can be used for big fishA:
Extends back and forth so you can fit it in your rod locker or vehicle when not in use.Details:
lets say i am using a 6' M version of this rod, does the weight of the bait has to match the specs ? for example, the rod says its from 1/4-5/8 lure weight. can i use anything lighter or heavier ?what are the outcomes if i were to use lighter or heavier than the suggested weighted lure ? will i have more birds nest?
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thank you.
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In my experience you can use a little bit heavier and a little bit smaller lure! It is safer to use a bit smaller than to go to big, the only thing you have to remember, is matching the line size to the lure or bait you will be casting! Smaller bait equals smaller line for optimum casting!Now for heavier baits, I recommend that you do not exceed the weight by to much! The reason being, it will affect the integrity of the rod! To big a lure will cut the life of your rod by a lot! It can brake easier at the tip, or if it is a two piece rod, it can brake where the two section connect!
It's up to you,if you want to go heavier, you can, but if it doesn't feel right when you cast, or it feels to much for the rod, then reduce your weight!
Also, you will get the best performance from your rod if you stay within in the specifications recommended by the manufacturer!
Hope this helps?
Tight lines!
And be safe!
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So long as you can throw a lighter lure, it will work. On the heavy end you can probably got up to about 3/4oz or even a bit heavier but too much weight will stress the rod so be careful about how heavy the lure and how hard ot how far youa re trying to throw the bait.A:
no it doesent matter those are just the weights that are esily controlledA:
You can use any lure that you'd like. It just means that the rods casts best when the lure is in that weight range. Many people use lures out of "ideal" weight range. I do and it hasn't resulted in more rats nests when casting. Just make sure to adjust your tension before casting.A:
Ok it recomends that u use a 1/4-5/8 lure weight but u can use more or less just the results well deminish and you might not see the best results so to answer your question no it dosent have to match the specs its really up to youA:
Little lee way, just so lomg as you're comfortable adjusting your magnets and weight settings. Lighter the lure, the harder it gets.
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You can use lighter or heavier lures with your rod. However, for maximum efficiency, it is more effective if you stay within the recommended range for line weight, and lure weight.
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No these specs are just guide lines. These are so when you go to buy a rod you can choice based on the specs you need or preferDetails:
I couldn't tell from the pic.Point me in the direction for another rod- for muskies.
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A trigger stick is for bait casting reels. As for the use for muskies, you need a stick that is from about 1/2oz lure to about 1-1/2 or 2 oz lures and 7''6" or longer for muskies. You'll be throwing heavy lures and will take savage hits with these fish.
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A Trigger Rod means that it is manufactured to accommodate a Bait Caster Reel which is mounted on the top of the rod.A:
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I have 2 Carbonlites (6'6" M, 7' MH microguide) which are great but I was looking at a 7'6" H Bionic Blade for pitching/flipping. The price is much more in my range at the moment. How does the Bionic Blade compare and/or how does it do when pitching?Answers
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I have a 7' Bionic Blade in MH and use it for multiple techniques, including flipping/pitching. Works great for me, but depends on your preference. I think the Bionic Blade is properly rated at MH, not too stiff or too flimsy.
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Bionic Blades are fine rods for the money.. Take a look at the Grafite Series.... Much less expensive. I have both and like the GS better,,,, a little less stiffA:
I've used the 7'6" H for pitching to heavy grass mats for the past two months. After about 2 to 3 hours of pitching, I'm noticing some stress to my arm, that is not noticable useing other, lighter rods. It's a little heavy for continuous pitching like I do.
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The 7'6" Heavy action rod that handles 2 oz would be the best of the two 7'6" Bionic Blades. But the 7'10" BPS Extreme rod & 7'10" BPS Big Bass Nitro rods are some you should really look at too.Images for this Answer
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