E-21 Fishing Rods

[Tokyo Lunker]

Yes, I have another question...
I have been reading about the E-21 fishing rods and they look fantastic, yet awfully similar to Airrus Rods. Before I pre-order a Boyd Duckett Classic Gold Series Rod, which are double the price of Airrus rods, I wanted to know if anyone had the "scoop" on these rods and to know if I should go for the Airrus at half the price? Thanks
Lunker

[Mike Bucca]

Ken, My opinion and my opinion only. That carrot stick rod is heavy as heck. I played with it at ICAST. Even Ken Whitting the owner stated this over on Tackle Tour

Mike

[swimb8er]

I checked out the Carrot Stick at ICAST also; along with some of their other rods. I honestly didn't notice the weight; but I also didn't play with them all that much. I didn't care for any of them; but that's not saying you wouldn't love them. I believe the Carrot Stick was pretty expensive and the other rods I looked at retailed for around $150. I can think of a few different rods that I'd buy over them. I know that my next rod will be a Dobyns........no question. The owner, Ken Whitting; seems like a REALLY nice guy though. However, I didn't like one of the other reps AT ALL. He was a young guy, and really bashed some of the other rod companies. Some I like.................which isn't all that smart if he's trying to sell rods to me. I wasn't really impressed with the rods.

Take care

[Skeeter Steve]

I agree, Ken Whitting is a super nice guy.

I am with Mike on the Carrot Stick, a little heavy and not well
balanced.

As far as I am concerned, Dobyns has one of the finest products
on the market right now.
I now own three Dobyns rods.

I am still partial to my GLoomis spinning rods but the Dobyns
baitcasting series are the finest I have fished with.

For price, performance and durability:
Okuma, Daiwa, Quantum all have new rods that are priced right
and perform well.

It all boils down to what you want and what you want to spend.


Ranger Steve
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[Tokyo Lunker]

I talked to the Rep about the Carrot Stick and they have halted production and have gone back to the drawing board. He stated that Carrot Stick Rods have problems and they will correct it before they distribute them. He said though that the Boyd Duckett Classic Gold Series Rods are ready for production but yes $300 is a little expensive for an amateur like me.
Also, it has been unanimous about Dobyns rods quality. If you three "gun-slingers" swear by it, then I will buy Dobyns. Thanks for the insight guys!