REBATE FREE OFFER Berkley® Lightning Rod® Shock Series Trigger Rods
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- Designed specifically for superline fishing
- Diamond-polished aluminum oxide guides
- 1K Power Helix construction
- Strike Amplifying Tip (S.A.T.)
- Split-grip design
- Suspending reel
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by rockchalk06 Great value
I had been hearing several good reviews on the Shock rod from Berkley for awhile now and wanted to give it a try. I was looking for a decent pitching rod. There were several things I wanted for my pitching rod a split cork grip, thick back bone, Texas rig hook keeper on top of the rod, and guides that would allow the use of braid and other super lines. This rod had all of these. Plus, it was very light weight. The price was good too.
I purchased the 7' MH. I would rate the tip as being a fast tip. I paired this with a Abu Garcia Silver Max reel and 50# braid for heavy pitching jigs. For 3/8 oz and smaller jigs with a trailer, this rod was fantastic. Balanced well and no issues with casting or pitching. The power of the rod felt perfect for the 3/8 oz and smaller. For 1/2 oz jigs, I felt it was a little to much for it. I tried some 7/8 oz jigs with trailers and that ended up causing overruns and was just too much. In the end, I ended up going with a Heavy action for the 1/2 oz and larger. Much better power for these jigs.
The rod has about a 40% exposed reel seat. I would liked to have had a fully exposed reel seat for that added sensitivity, but with the price range its to be expected. The rod paired with braided line, had good sensitivity. Not near as much as my 100 dollar plus rods, but when dragging a jig across the bottom, I could feel every rock and log just fine.
Several reviews have complaints about the tip breaking on this rod. Most are with the 6'6" MH, but I have not come close to breaking this rod. I have pulled in some fish carrying 5 pounds of muck and not had issues. I wouldn't put it in the garbage disposal or run it over with a truck, but so far its held up well for what I have put it through.
I upgraded my pitching rod to a heavy power last month. I loved this rod so much, I decided to keep it and put it to use. I switched out the braid and went with 12# fluoro and made this my dedicated swim bait rod. Using a 5" stick bait swim style with a 1/8 oz weighted hook seems perfect for this rod. Almost like it was made for it.
With the price and the features that come with this rod, its hard to beat. I am going on 7 months of heavy use with this rod and have not had any issues so far. Cork is somewhat stained, but still holding up very well. After repeated uses with braid and fluorocarbon, all the guides are still intact, show no signs of wear and no grooves at all. Berkley's claim that its a rod for super lines and can handle them, seems to be very true so far.
September 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by EHall The tradition continues!
Bought 2 lightening rods, 6'6" med. and a 7" MH over a year ago. Have used the 7' exclusively for jigs. 3/4oz. jigs. Initially paired this rod with a Daiwa PR1-2Bi reel that i revived out of nostalgic reasons. It is now sporting a Lews tournament pro with 50lb braided Sunline,(butter). As stated all I have thrown with this rod is 3/4 ounce jigs with numerous trailers, always a trailer and it continues to give a good account of itself. The sensitivity is fine for a rod in this class, hooksets have never failed, and it fights fish fine,plenty of backbone along with enough sensitivity to determine what is being felt on the bottom. I have caught over 100 bass on this rod with 5lbs being my largest and the majority in the 1-3lb class, several 4-4.5lbers. In my opinion, a review should not be written, until one has used a product for at least a year, unless there has been a malfunction. i am on season 2 with this rod, it doesnt make every trip and typically will get called upon when bank fishing or short 1-3 hr. trips. Also in my opinion, comparing this rod to a $300.00 rod isn't comparing apples to apples. $60.00 is $60.00 and $300.00 is $300.00. This rod delivers what i would expect and then some from a rod in it's price class. I have used Berkley rods since 1985 for all manner of fishing and have yet to find a reason to quit. This rod was a tad stiff and a little heavy, but then again I am wanting to drive a hook through a fishes skull!!!! For the $ it is quite a deal.
May 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by MaLu Excellent for the price
I use braided line almost exclusively so I was intrigued by these rods. But after hearing many stories of them breaking, I was scared to buy one. But I went ahead and picked up two, one 7' MH casting and one 7' medium spinning and both have been fantastic and are amazingly sensitive. You can actually feel bites when your line is completely slack fishing senkos (braided line helps of course, but I can feel the bites better on these rods than many more expensive rods). I haven't had any issues with quality at all and I have pulled in some lunkers, been stuck in the weeds, and stuck on rocks on the bottom. Those who are breaking these rods are most likely breaking them due to user error (perhaps grabbing up high on the rod and pulling bass in, putting extra pressure on the tip).
May 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by bkovach My favorite $50 rod ever
Was excited to try out this rod because the guides were designed for braid and thats what i mostly use.I paired it with a Bass Pro Nitro Tournament Z reel and what a great combo it is. Its by far one of my favorite rods i use.I have caught many smallmouth with it and it performs very well everytime.I will be buying another.
April 7, 2013
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Yes you can. Just about any low profile bait caster is compatible with this rod.
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Yes, you sure can. I have a lightning rod shock and it is great.Details:Â
Is the entire rod a blend of graphite and glass, or is it just the tip?Answers
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Just the tip. Its a blend to give it longetivityDetails:Â
Looking to use my Zebco 733, 17LB mono. Looking at 6'6" MH, or should I go with 7ft MH? Just want a good rod to handle just about anything and a have fun and loaner rod.Answers
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Get the 7' MH. It may be too light a rod for heavy cat fishing but its better for an all around rod than the 6'6". Plus you will get more distance with the 7'
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For all around I personally would get the 7ft. Saying that, I usually am fishing out of a boat and do not have to worry about the tip hitting the ground while doing presentations like walking the dog or something like that. In that case I would go with the 6'6. I have a 6'6 rod like this and like it a lot, however that was when I was first getting into baitcasters and serious fishing so I really didn't know how I felt about the 7 ft rods. Hind sight, I should have gotten the 7 footer. Hope this helps!
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Best rod for the money. I would go with the 7` med. hvy. this rod is great for all around fishing, no question.Answers
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I have used the SHC701MH 7' for going on 2 years now for jigging exclusively. It has performed fine for a rod in it's price class. I have tossed nothing less than 3/4 ounce hack attack jigs on this rod and have landed numerous bass. It won't set you back too far $ wise. To date I have not had any malfunctions with it. E.
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I would defiantly use the 7' MH. That is provided you are using weighted worms.
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Worming i like to use the 6'6 or 7 ft medium heavy, but for jigging i like the heavy action to really get the fish out of the weeds in a hurry so he doesnt tangle me upA:Â
The Abu Garcia Veritas is perfect for it. I almost only jig and it's all I'll use now. And it's one 99$ at bass proDetails:Â
does anyone have advise on rod reel set up for frog fishing and is the 7ft mh good choiceAnswers
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I prefer a H rod for frogs but this MH is pretty stiff. It will work.As for Reels I prefer Abu Garcia. Try the silver or black Max to stay around 100 dollars
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N0, because you need to have the rod tip down when fishing a frog and 7ft is probably going to be to long when fishing it down off of a boat or bank. I prefer a 6ft
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very good choice as you have plenty of backbone plus a soft tip for sensitivity.A:Â
the 7ft mh is a great all-around rod. if i only had to have 1 rod, that's the legnth and action i would have. i've used 7ft mh for everything i think and it's always came through for me. i would definately use it for frogs. the lightning rods are good quality rodsDetails:Â
I am looking at getting the 7ft MH. Are the tips fast?Answers
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I don't know about the 6'6" models but yes the 7' MH is a fast tip. Has plentybof backbone too
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They are not the fastest I have ever used. I like the tips on the KVD signature rods much more than these because they are lighter. But for the money, you can not go wrong with this rod. I use it to throw topwater, spinner/chatter/buzz baits mostly.A:Â
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The tip seems to be a bit slower than my other rods with a fast tip but also faster than my moderate cranking rods. I would say it is between the moderate and fast tips.
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The tips are a bit slower than a typical 7MH graphite rod. There is a reason for this though. When a fish gets in close with no strecth line and a stiff rod you are going to rip the hook from his mouth. Also if you are acustom to fishing mono your more than likely crossing the eyes of the fish with the hookset, with braid you need some cushion to keep from ripping the lure from a fish's mouth. It's a great rod, go for it man.A:Â
slower tip to absorb for the no stretch of braid I would say moderate.2 years, 2 months ago
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On the 6'6 rod there are 7.A:Â
There are 7 guides
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on the 7 foot model, there are 7 guides counting the tipDetails:Â
which one would be better, im fishing out of a pontoon with limited room and wats better a the m or mh heavy action i have the 6ftm spinning and love it im lookin at the 6.6 for baitcast thoAnswers
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It depends on what size fish you think you are going to hook in to if your catching 5-12lbs i would get the mh because it will be easy to rip them in rather than the medium. If you get the Medium you will be able to throw baits farther than the mh. its really your opinion4+ lber got in easy
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MH because you can use anything with a mh rodA:Â
If you are just going to us it for dock fishing it would be better to use a 6ft MH because you have better mobility with it. But if you are going to use it for other fishing the 6'6 MH would be better.
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id say the 6'6" MH because of its superior castablility and power, but it is still very portable. just learn how to cast sidearm or underhand off the boat and you'll be fine.A:Â
i would choose the 6'6. it has a lot more power and it has great sensitivity. the 6 foot is not as strong and doesn't cast as far. if you are fishing with live bait go with the 6 foot and if your going for big fish then get the 6'6 rod. these rods are great!!!Answers
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1 year limited warranty from date of purchase.A:Â
A one year manufacturers warranty against defects in materials or workmanship.A:Â
Yes I believe it is a 1 or 2 year through pure fishing my wife closed our van door on my rod and I sent it back to them and they sent me a new one took about 3 weeks.2 years, 6 months ago
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Diamond-polished aluminum oxideMakes the guides not wear out due to the abrasiveness of super lines like Fluorocarbon and Braid. With braid, its basically a rope that is constantly rubbing against the guides. Braid will wear most anything out. These guides hold up well.
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A very hard metal alloy that the line won't " cut " into
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i don't know exactly what their made of, but i can tell you its very smooth and durable. i have been fishing with this rod since august very frequently and it has not worn down at all. ver good for superline. i highly recommend it to you
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