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
Rated 4.5 out of 5Â by 78
reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ProGatorOwner Great Value
Cast great, good feel, great for fighting bass and is very affordable
February 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Hallam Nice well rounded rod
Well balanced, sensitive but strong. Use for any lure or style of bass fishing
January 4, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5Â by JDRAM DON'T WASTE YOUR $
I BOUGHT 2 OF THE 7' MH. BOTH TIPS BROKE OFF AT EXACTLY 6'6". JUNK. BUY SOMETHING ELSE.
November 2, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5Â by Bricke Junk!
I got two of these Lightning shock rods for Father's Day. On my first trip, the tip of one started turning. Rather than returning it, I took the tip off and epoxied it back on. On my next trip, the other rod shattered into three pieces as I was setting the hook. I returned it and got an identical replacement. On my very next trip, the replacement shattered while setting the hook as well. I will not get another Lightning Shock rod. I've bass fished for 25 years and never seen anything like that. Just plain old POOR quality.
July 13, 2012
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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
Top 25 Contributor
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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, 3 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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