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NEW Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris® CarbonLite™ Series Spinning Rods
- 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
- 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
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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:
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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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.Details:
im thinking about buying a carbon lite but i still got some questions i must know before i make any purchases. i am looking for the shortest and most sensitive/flexible pole for the style i will be fishing. i need a pole that will be very sensitive for jigging but need something that will be able to chuck out crank baits and poppers and handle good size bass as well as trout, i was thinking of the 6'6" M, Fast or MH, Fast. if if anyone could tell me whether these would work out well or make other suggestions i would greatly appreciate it!Answers
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I have the carbonlite 6'6 MF and its amazing for jigging, also a nice trout rod you wont be disappointed with these especially for the price.A:
i use a medium lite for crankbaits/poppers on black bass and stripe/and reasonably sized catfish...also for trout . I do not use it for jigging. I would recommend the medium 6.6 to do it all..... the Medium heavy to me is too stout. I use shimano 3000 symetre reels on the two rods i have and am planning on buying two more carbonlites MH for my shimano 4000 reels for hybrids/rockfish and large cats...hope this helped...........A:
I have the 7' M. Great sensitivity for jigs. I use this rod for bass/pike, using jigs/spinners. The cranks work well also. Rod is smooth, so put a good reel on it to compliment it. Average to good size bass around here is 4-6 lbs. Handles them with ease. Good fishin!
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I have a Carbon Lite baitcaster. It is a good rod. Caution on the spinning rods. The guides are too big for the tubes in a rod box.A:
I believe it would perform quite nice with what you want.Answers
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Micro guides would be great. But, beware of the first line guide up from your reel. If you have a tube system in your rod box, it won't fit.
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Yes they are out now with micro guides also check out the carbon black rods there awesome as wellDetails:
Hey everyone I'm just tryin to decide what rod to put with my new johnny morris signature series spinning reel. Kinda stuck between the carbonlite and carbon black. I haven't owned a johnny morris rod before does anybody have any opinions? lookin to use it for finesse purposes (bass, speckled trout) Thanks for the feedbackAnswers
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i like both rods you mentioned, they will both perform well. but if you are fishing both salt and fresh, i might go with a light inshore rod. i have a newer tfo spinning set up, and its pretty nasty, just a good strong rod, salt ready but mostly used in fresh. the jm's are great rods too so, any of those three you really can't go wrong. one plus with the carbonlite )i have the 6'6" mh)is i use it for beasting large river channel cats, topwater slop fishing for bass and snakeheads, and also small jig and dropshots...just change your reel.
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If you haven't purchased a rod yet, I would suggest the Carbonlite, 6'9" ML spinning rod. It's a great pair to the JM spinning reel that you have. BPS will run this rod at $79 on sale.A:
I think the CarbonLite has a far better blank, but the guides and reel seats are not as good as the JM. I'd go for the better rod blank in the CarbonLite myself, and I did, I own 2 of them. It's lighter and should be stronger.Details:
Dear all,I want to buy a rod for all purpose fishing type. I don't know which one should i buy. I like the 6'6 Fast - medium and 6'8 X-fast - medium. Which one should i buy? My fish's type are bass, crappie, sand trout and croaker. Thank you so much.
P.S: I love the most sensitive rod.
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I would pick the x-fast since you mentioned trout & croaker. The extra flex the tip will give really helps with the constant wind on the coast. I can free shrimp with an xtra fast action since the softer tip really launches a shrimp sans any weight, just a hook.A:
Can't go wong with the 6'6" IMHO. You probably won't get as long a cast. But since you're using it for more than one application, a beefier tip is really necessary. the X fast is too thin and would probably do you more harm than good when switching techniques. Best of luck!A:
The CarbonLite is one of the most sensitive rods you can get for the money. I think it IS the most sensitive, but there may be something out there at this price point I do not know about. The Medium may be a little much for Crappie, I have the Bass Pro Shops® CarbonLite™ Baitcast Reel and the CarbonLite CL66MLTF. If you buy them together, you have to tell them, but they can make it a combo package and it saves you $40 or so. The catalog says left handed reel only, but the store here bundled a right hand reel for me. That set up will take anything, but there is nothing that does it all. Frogs need real heavy duty gear with braded line for instance. but for crank baits etc. that is a pretty nice setup.Here are the combos, and at the bottom is the one I bought.
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-reg-CarbonLite-trade-Baitcast-Rod-and-Reel-Combos/product/10205011/-1664178
6 to 14 Lb Test and 1/16 - 1/2 OZ lures is a pretty nice range!
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both fast and xfast are sensitive in this rod the xfast is a little stiffer rod i would go with the fast tip especially if your going to fish crappie and trout
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i have the x fast and i love it. have with the pro qualifier casting reel and i love it. but it all just depends on the tech. i would go with the 6'8 x fast. it has a good sensitve tip (which you say you love) and good backbone to it. it makes a perfect all around rod but i use mine for plastics like shacky head if its not "to finesse" and lighter texas rigs, and light creature baits. did i mention how light it is, it casts like a dream i think youll really like it. so ya i would go with the 6'8 x fast but heck im only 16 what do i no.Images for this Answer
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both are good for their own purposes, but you definitely want to stay middle of the road if you're looking for all purpose. IMO, 6'6 - 7' rod, medium power, fast action. Should allow a little softer tip without sacrificing good backbone. As far as sensitivity I believe that also depends a lot on the graphite blank used to make the rod. basic rule, the more sensitive and lightweight, the less durable. There's exceptions to that but anyway that should help.Details:
I am looking to purchase the 1/16 - 3/8wt rod. I do have Extreme rods, Shimano, Loomis, Berkely and Denali rods for years. I worry about some of the reviews of broken rods. Last time I broke a rod was 30 years ago (my fault) trying to loosen a crankbait on a snag. Never broke one setting the hook nor casting. I fish bubba style as well as super finesse style.
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It's a great rod. I think the problems people are having with breaking them are probably because they're overloading the application. You don't go chucking around an 8" 5 ounce swimbait on a 7' light action rod or even a 6'6" medium. They print specs on rods for a reason and I personally have seen TONS of people misusing rods in that manner. Then they wonder why they break or think the rod stinks!A:
I don't know, but they are awesome rods. I have Shimano Crucial rods and St Croix Premiers, but I like my CarbonLites a little better than the Shimano and a LOT better than the St Croix. YMMVA:
havent broken mine yet but there is a danger with todays fast tip graphite rods of breakin with hard hook sets especially with braid i have broken two rods flippin with braid in woody brush and both were expensive name brand rods that i liked very much
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these are really durable rods. like you i have garcias, american rod smith, st croix, and this and these hold up great. im only 16 so i havent been around long enough to break all that much rods but ive only broke one which was some cheap spongebob rod from when i was 5. but ya def i good rod and good for the price. not as good as a loomis but "bang for the buck." if you go with this rod you wont be disapointed. oh and its great for finesse as well.Images for this Answer
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I have the same rod you are asking about and absolutely LOVE IT! I don't have any concerns about the durability of the rod. I also have the Bionic Blade rods and this seems just as durable. Even if you experience any issues, BPS is always great about returns/exchanges.Good luck and tight lines!
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There was a problem when they first came out. The latest version has not had any problem I am aware of. I broke 3 of the first series, but now own 8 of the new ones, with no problems. I have 18 Kistlers that stay in the garage now. I have mine paired with Diawa Steeze reels, except my most recent, which has a Quantum Smoke. Super light and super sensitive. Stronly recommend these. My arthritis appreciates the weight!
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Theese rods are super strong I have 2 of them. I havent had any trouble at all nothing but good things to say about them !!!!Answers
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not sure but by far the lightest rod i own and i have a few light onesA:
Depending on length and action, 2.6- 3.8 oz.A:
I have no means to weigh it but it feels like maybe 6 to 8 ounces.Details:
Also for small pike and walleyeAnswers
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There really is no such thing, the best you can do that I am aware of is the CarbonLite combo;http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-reg-CarbonLite-trade-Baitcast-Rod-and-Reel-Combos/product/10205011/-1664178
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38-952-902-01 6'6" $169
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38-952-902-04 7' $179
would likely be your best bets. Many have said they prefer the CarbonLite baitcast reel to the Shimano Curado, a nearly $200 reel. I have one of these combos, but in ML for crappie and bass. The medium action will be more versatile if you are just going for bass, and this is a super sensitive setup which is easy to fish as it is super light weight.
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pflueger president and extreme rod combo on sale sometimesA:
The fast rod means there is less flex usually in the tip of the rod and responds more quickly when setting the hook. An extra fast rod should be even more rigid as in Flipping Sticks or rods used usually in medium heavy to heavy action rods for heavier jigging and other plastics.
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go with the bass pro shops tourney special.it was the first one i ever had and it is just amazing. there are 2 types 5 bearing and 10. go with the 10 it is only about $80 so it is a good good price
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How does this rod measure up to a BPS Pro Qualifier. I'm looking at the 6'6"M and am really torn. I love the new handle of the CarbonLite and the material, but it still seems like the Pro Qualifier may be a better rod, especially on sale for $99 right now.Basically, I'm looking for a 'do-all' rod. I'd like to mainly throw small-medium crank & lipless baits, but still want to be able to finesse if needed.
I'm 100 miles from the nearest Bass Pro, so I can't exactly just run out and compare on my own.
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Carbonlite all the way. This rod is way ahead of the Pro Qualifier. The biggest advantage of the Carbonlite is it's really lightweight, ultra sensitive, and such an ease to cast/flip.A:
I would go with the CarbonLite it is a excellent rod.A:
I have both rods and without a doubt would rate the CarbonLite ahead of the Pro Qualifier. I too live about 3 hours away from the nearest BPS. But, tomorrow I'm headed to Orlando to buy another CarbonLite rod to replace the BPS Extreme which broke a tip today.A:
I have both.. The CarbonLite is lighter and have great feel and balance. The Pro-Qualifier has a better feel for bigger fish and the action is 'tighter'. For a 'do-all' rod - I would go with the carbonlite. For spinning rod - go with ML or Med action, for casting rod - go with a Med action for 'all-purpose' fishing. With a good reel you will cast those lipless cranks a mile !! Hope this helps. Have fun and tight lines.A:
Hi i purchased the 6.6 m fast spinning rod if you are looking for a all around rod i would not get this rod it's way to stiff with no flex hardly it will not be good for a all around fishing rod i suggest another rod because the carbonlites are super stiff for there ratings compaired to other rods out there. I returened mine for a ST croix premeir.A:
Hey BassyMaGee, the Carbonlite is now on sale for $64.94. I like the Carbonlite better than the Pro Qualifier because it seems lighter to me. I also like the grip profile and grip materials of the Carbonlite better. Take advantage of the price drop and jump on it.JohnR
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