Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris® CarbonLite™ Series Spinning Rods
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- 85 million modulus carbon fiber blank
- Pac Bay DLC stainless steel framed guides
- Works great with mono, fluoro, or superlines
- Almost weightless space-age P-Tec polyfoam grips
- Two-piece Soft Touch reel seat with maximum blank exposure
- Features comparable to rods costing many times more
Rated 4.4 out of 5Â by 110
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by thurmanlau ONE GREAT SPINNING ROD
I pair this spinning rod with the Bass Pro Qualifer 6:1:1 spinning reel, and went to fish on Detroit River,
from shore. It cast very well and I could feel the tick of the Silver Bass. Caught six of nice size and the combo work very well. No backlash, and the rod has plenty of back bone to pull the fish out of heavy cover. Going to buy the same combo for my wife.
May 15, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by castalure lightest rod ever
Extremely light weight and sensitive. Caught a 5 lb bass the first time I used it. It seems to be quite strong and just feels great in my hand. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is concerns over it's durability. Some have had problems with it breaking, but so far it seems OK
May 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by BIGb3206 Perfect
These are the most sensitive rods I own, I can feel everything. Take care of these rods, they are not the most durable if you beat them up. But overall nothing compares to the strength, light weight and sensitivity you get.
May 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Baldeagle Great Balance & Performance
After two bait casting rods from this line, I bought a 7' spinning rod. I LOVE it! Great balance, light as a feather.
May 4, 2013
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I just bought the 6'9" ML and really wish I had ordered it in a 2 piece version. I'm also wanting to buy a 5'6" or 6' LT action in a 2 piece version.
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As of now, only the 9' rod is a two piece. Rods tend to have much better sensitivity when they are one single piece.
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I'm sorry, DGaines, the only rod in the Carbonlite Spin Series that comes in a 2-piece version is the 9 foot ML. Thank you.Answers
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I believe it's simply the length, based upon rod length and intended use (i.e. longer on longer, heavier rods). It's accomplished mainly via how much rod blank is visible between the grips.
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each handle is progressively bigger for example, handle A is the shortest and handle E is the longest.. there is a picture, while looking at the carbonlite rods, that shows all of the handles with ruler showing the different lengths.Details:Â
I was wondering if anyone has fished 3/4 oz. lipless crankbaits (or other lures of the same weight) on this rod and if so how it has hadled them. I currently have a MH Tourney Special and the MH power rating is the same as this rod. On the Tourney Special I can throw 3/4 oz. lipless crankbaits without putting much stress on the rod and land largemouth bass up to 5 lbs. I am interested in upgrading to this rod paired with a shimano stradic FJ 3000 and 10 lb. test berkely xt as an "all around" spinning setup.Answers
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I'm using exactly the same setup pairing two of these rods with Stradic FJ 3000s for redfish, trout and flounder in coastal Carolina. Two days ago, we were casting Mirrolure 17s along the intracoastal waterway, and the rods performed just great. I am using 20 lb Power Pro on them.A:Â
Would be a very good set up. I had the same combination until I discovered how well a MH Carbonlite worked with a #40 Johnny Morris Sinature Series reel for heavier baits. Can't go wrong either way. Rod has plenty of backbone for larger fish and toss big baits.A:Â
i dont have the mh but i have the m action in 6'6 and its rated up to 1/2oz and i can easily lob them but you can feel the heavier weight on it and thats why i dont throw heavier lures that muchA:Â
I have the medium heavy 7 footer, and it is excellent for throwing three quarter ounce lures, it has the power to land even bigger than the 5 lb you wrote about, not to worry.Glen.
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I dont know if this helps but i have the medium and medium light. i can throw 3/4 oz with my medium no problem.. i dont horse it when i cast.. as for how big of a fish you can catch, i got a 5lb 11oz bass in no problem with the medium. i just caught a 42"musky that weighed 13lb 6oz with the medium as well. unbelievable rod. if the medium can do that i would have to believe the med/heavy could do moreDetails:Â
I just bought one, and is it just me or is the guide, the one next to the reel seat, oversized or something for this model? I put a picture for reference! It doesn't look proportionate to the other guide compared to other rods i saw at bass pro, It looks like a guide they would use on a 7' foot rod.Answers
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The oversized first guide is designed for wider spools to keep line flowing smoothly and increase casting distance. But yes...it looks odd. Great design feature though. Match it with a JM Signature series reel and cast a mileAnswers
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reviews show that the signature series 2 rod is more durable than the carbonlite. also has better components in it.A:Â
I have both and think they are the same. Carbonlite is ligther and cost less. So for me it's carbonlite all the way.A:Â
be totally honest my friend has one of both and i own the regular carbonlite imho there is no difference in performanceDetails:Â
I was just wondering how well does it handle fireline original fused, I know it's titanium guides, but I was just wondering does it cut into the guides when your battling big large-mouth or trying to unsnag your lure?Answers
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Don't know about fire line, but my brother spent half the day last weekend trying to unsnag Mirrolure 17s at the end of 20# Power Pro. No problems with the rod, but his pride took a beating. I was using the same setup and liked the way it cast and let me walk my topwater plugs just the way I wanted to.
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i dont use fireline but i do use braided. i have used 20lb and 15lb braided. i have no cuts in the guides, i have fished a LOT with both of my carbonlite rods. i even caught a 42" MUSKY and there was no cuts on the guides
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I own one of them medium power. Very satisfied with that one, I use braid on it for deep fishing and mono for finesse and weightless applications... Never had any problem, even when I caught a 25 lbs carp on it while I was jigging for bass with braided line on the reel... The guides look very thin but they are good quality.Q:Â
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I'm looking for a good drop shot rod, how does the carbonlite compare and which one should I consider?
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i have the 6'6 m action and alls i can say is amazingly sensitive i throw an 1/8oz shakey head and feel every little tick and rock plus they are have great backbone and are a great price
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I love it for drop shotting. I use a 7' Medium Fast spinning setup.A:Â
i have a 6'6" mh with a plueger president 2000size and it works great for drop shotting. Also, i swap out the reel with the bps extreme 2000 with 20-30lb power pro, and i'm ready to fish the slop with topwater frogs. Its a good all around rod...one of the few true multi purpose rodsAnswers
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dozens of reviews on the carbonlite rods show that when they do break due to manufacture defects, bass pro shops has typically replaced the rods... my dads broke when he was casting a light lure and they replaced at no cost and no problem..A:Â
I believe they have a one year warranty but it is handled through their main location.A:Â
Yeah, they have a 1 year warranty. Just have your receipt when you take it in.A:Â
yes there is a 1 year warranty in store.Answers
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I don't have any experience with the Bionic Blade, but this rod works just fine in the marshes where I fish in coastal Carolina.
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Yes, I caught a 42" musky on a MEDIUM spinning carbonlite rod. The MH is has even more backbone. I have a bionic blade as well. i would say that the bionic blade probably is a little more durable but the carbonlite is of much higher quality.A:Â
i have the mh and it has no problems with the slop. i use it %95 of the time fishing for snakehead in heavy cover and it works great..the crazy part about this rod is with a 3000 size reel and braid its a beast for frogging, then i throw on my plueger president 2000 with 8lb fluro and its great for drop shotting..its a very strong rod, yet sensitive enough for multiple applications
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My Carbonlite has a really soft tip. Not sure I would recommend it for your application. Good rod for the money. I have 2.Details:Â
I want to buy a good rod for skipping wacky rigged worms and ika's under docks. What would be a good setup?Answers
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i have the 7'2" medium FAST ACTION rod, the longer handle allows me to whip the bait, i skip fluke jerk baits under docks with the carbonlite. just make sure you get a fast action, when just the tip bends, it acts like a sling shot. the longer rods cast farther and faster for me so they skip my plastic bait well.A:Â
I have used medium wt rods for this, but now I prefer the 6' 6"mediumheavy for the same skipping. I find it works about the same as a med rod, and sure can haul in bigger fish without much work.Glen.
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6'6" Med Fast Action is best for skipping super flukes and other soft plastics under docks and other structure.A:Â
Honestly your best bet is a St. Croix Mojo inshore rod, nice and light with incredible casting let alone feel and cheap in comparison to others.
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The shorter rods work better for aiming under docks.
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Just wanted to suggest that you may enjoy the video in the Outdoor Site Library with Wally Marshall "Shooting Docks with Mr. Crappie". His set up, of course, is for crappie, but he's got some tips that will translate for any species.
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