Bass Pro Shops® CatMaxx™ CMX Series Casting Rods
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An exclusive Bass Pro Shops series for those who chase the whiskered giants of the deep. Our beefy, heavy-duty CatMaxx rods have the muscle to haul blues and flatheads out of their snaggy lairs. Made of tough IM7 graphite with heavy-duty double-footed guides, rugged Fuji® tip tops for ultimate ''surge protection'' and cork handles for a non-slip grip. Plus each model features a reflective white tip to allow for easy bite detection at night.
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by nanuq Great rod
This is the best 10 foot rod I have. Very durable and makes casting easy.
July 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by old36bob good rod
I got my first one about a month ago and after using it I ordered another. I got the 9ft. MH and it works fine for lake and slow moving water, if I did a lot of river fishing I would get a heavier rod. The 2pc. makes it easier to transport.
June 22, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by 034181 Great rod!
Bought the 9ft rod, second outing caught a 25lb blue cat. Amazed at the light weight and sensitivity. Have had no problems at all!
May 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Clouse Great Cat Rod
Really the best catfish'n rod Ive ever purchased, it replaced my Berkley Reflex. The 7' is perfect for all cats.
May 23, 2012
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I have had poor luck with the guides on this rod. But I love the action in the blanks. So I would like to replace the guides and tip-top. I would like to know the size so I do not have to buy a tip-top scale
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If you order the spinning rod version? Yes..
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It should be able to. That's what it's for, I'm pretty sure.A:Â
They also have a Catmaxx CMX Spin series as well, it will be better because casting rods have different guides for the proper reel application,as well the rod is built so it bends the opposite direction compared to how the spinning reel sits.http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops®-CatMaxx™-CMX-Series-Spinning-Rods/product/90929/-1304771
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MH: Medium Heavy ActionH: Heavy Action
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H stands for Heavy Action and the MH stands for Medium Heavy ActionA:Â
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Means heavy and medium heavy action
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H stands for heavy, you would use that for catfishing and other techniques that require heavy gear.MH stands for medium-heavy, you would use that for regular bass fishing.
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L - Light M - MeduimMH - Meduim Heavy H - Heavy.....from L to H the rod gets heavier in class,it also directs you to what line class they feel works best for that rod
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H= Heavy action MH=Medium Heavy actionAnswers
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I have never used one for this, but having handled them before I would think they would be great. They have a very soft tip which would be great for casting livers without ripping them off of the hook and still have enough backbone to handle a good sized fish.A:Â
The soft tip and bend of the rods are great for soft bait. the hard the rods the more bait you'll lose on the cast. if like to use soft bait take to soft and flexability of the rod the better it be.Answers
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I have been using braided line and baits up to 8 inch live perch with a 50z. sinker and have had no issues other than having to be careful not to cast too farA:Â
I use these rods with 8 ounce no rolls with 10/0 hooks with huge chunks of skip jack with no problem and 65 pound test braidA:Â
Honestly the max i would go on this rod (in the 10 and 11' range) would be no more than 8 ounces(including the bait).A:Â
Not sure about 8 oz but I have used 6oz and it handles that fine. And yes braided line works just fine. I use it on all of my catmaxx rods and so do everyone else I know that has them.A:Â
The answer is yes, I use 8 oz of lead, and can make 60 to 70 yard cast with no problem.
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I have had 16 oz sinker on it in the missouri river fine with 65lb team catfish Tug-O-War and one time i had 80lb power proAnswers
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I have 2 10ft rods that I purchased in April 2011 and both have had issues with bending guides and broken ceramic guide insertsA:Â
I dont know about that...but I know a tip to fix new or older rod with guide insert problems(w/reg crazyglue)( no gel)starting with the problem always looking from the tip towards the reel base.Snap insert back on properly believe it or not there is a foward and back bevel difference on that ring(that why I do it when rods are new)Once snapped in,again your looking from the tip end of rod ..down. Apply a drop or 2 to the seam where ring and guide sit at the base part of the guide....and on a CASTING ROD ON THE HOOP SIDE.Images for this Answer
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i do a lot carp fishing and night fishing at a local creek filled with carp and catfish.Answers
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No glow tips.. Yes, they'll handle carp just fine..(Hooked into several 30 pounders while fishing for blues..). Strongs rods, just don't like the guides though(i.e eyes) They're flimsy..A:Â
These rods will have no problem handling big carp. I fish for carp sometimes and have brought several 20 to 25 pounders in with ease.A:Â
They are a little stiff for carp.
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Has anyone used the 7'9" live bait modle rods? The tip seems very flimsy, but it looks like it could casst live baits better without having them fall off the hook.Answers
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that is true it does cast live bait further1 of 1
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