New Reels n Rods for 2014

[RuddyDuck]

Just curious if anyone tried any new reels/rods this year? Anyone try the new Shimano Curado/Chronarchs, Fishing 13’s Concept reels(I know a lot of guys use their rods) or any other new reels that came out this year? I think most manufactures had at least one or two new reels/rods in there line ups this year.

I didn’t buy any new model reels, but I did buy a couple of Cabelas new Bass series rods. I bought the Pro Guide versions and for $41 bucks(got them on sale), they seem to be decent for budget rods so far. The one I have used the most is the crankbait version. I also have a shakey head and a jig/worm version. Those I just got so I haven’t used them as much, but they seem to be ok the few times I’ve hooked a fish on them.

[kt]

I've got a couple of the new curado's. No complaints so far from me.

[smalliehunter]

I bought a loomis GLX and a new chronarch to go with it. Awesome combo. The new chronarchs are amazing and I hope to buy a couple more, but they are pretty expensive.

Also got into a new loomis IMX flipping stick, which is a very nice rod.

Got into a cheaper combo, got a shimano compre rod and 70$ shimano reel for it. For the price its an unbelievably nice set up. Been throwing a chatter bait with it.

[M1dwestF1sh]

I got a compre spinning drop shot rod with a shimano real and like that combo for drop shotting. It was a 250 dollar combo. This year I got a few bb1 and after try less baitcasters I don't think I'll get another brand. They have quiet a few new reels in November coming out in the left handed version so I am excited for those.

[bassfshin24]

I haven't tried any of the new products but this is the first year I have tried Lews reels. I bought 4 of them and love them! I'm interested to try some of their new stuff. Also very interested in the 13 Fishing concept reels. I love their rods....bought 5 of those this year too :-)

[M1dwestF1sh]

How do you like the 13 fishing rods? Are they the omen rods? Also its not a rod or reel or new this year but has anybody tried Livingston lures with their electric noises in their crank baits? I'm kinda skeptical

[RuddyDuck]

I've never tried them and probably won't. Just seems kinda weird trying to attract them with something electronic. I guess I'm going to release the Bass anyways, but still seems odd to me. I want to impart the action somewhat, not have some electronic gadget in the lure get them.

Kinda like electronic spinning wing duck decoys, never had one and never will.

[M1dwestF1sh]

Ya I know what you mean. What about the hydrowave I believe its called. The same kind of deal I guess but mounted on your trolling motor. On TW people swear by them in the reviews but something about it is weird to me like you said.

[bassfshin24]

I love the omen rods. Super light and sensitive and still has the backbone you need. The only complaint I've heard is the rod handle hasn't long enough. I can see that but definitely doesn't bother me. I'll probably purchase one of their Envys next year. But for the price I don't think you can beat it.

[RuddyDuck]

For those that like the Lew's reels, I see they came out with a new lightweight model for 2015. It is now listed on Cabelas and TW's websites for people to drool over!

[M1dwestF1sh]

Haha I've already been drooling over them. Might try the new tournament mb.

[Jeff13]

Put a bunch of daiwa tatula reels and rods to the test this summer and really liked them.

Bought a 13 omen spinning rod for jig worms and loved it as well. Nice rods for the money!

[joe55398]

I also purchased a new GLX and a chronarch and I love it, I got the 7'6'' MH jig and worm. It's the best combo I own but i purchased a loomis mossyback in the same length and weight with a chronarch a few years back and for the price I would probably get another one of those combos rather than the GLX. The GLX is definitely better but im not sure if it's $200 better.