berkley reflex rods

[graybeard2]

Just sitting here today, getting catfish fever, and doing a little on-line shopping. I wonder if anyone uses the Berkley reflex rods for cats. I like the looks of them, and the price seems very reasonable. I always feel you get what you pay for, and they seem almost too cheap for a good quality rod. Anyone have any experience with them? Thanks.

[Dennis Steele]

I use the 9ft Reflex for fishing cats with circle hooks.They have a great slow action needed for circle hooks and good backbone for fighting big fish.I highly doubt that you could break one even over your knee .Sensitivity is lacking but for that style of fishing ,there is no need for sensitivity.
Mine get used quite often and they do get a good work out.I have been very pleased with how tough they are.

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[Ed Carlson]

I agree with Dennis, good rods just not for all situations.

The Re-Flex has been reworked for 2004, with cork handles & upgrades line guides. I'm all for that change.

Very durable rods, great for walleye trolling applications, especially with superbraids.

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Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson

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[graybeard2]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I'm wanting a rod I can lob out a hunk of chicken liver or cut shad with, without throwing it off the hook, and maybe use with a float on the river. Sounds like the reflex would work for me. Thanks again.

[Dennis Steele]

Ed is actually the guy who turned me on to the Reflex rods.
Thanks Ed.
I was checking them out in a catalog thinking I might replace some other rods I have and didn't even notice the new improvements.I think the price was even the same as last years.More bang for your buck.

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[Rainman]

I am in need of a few more rods for cats and just happen to have a few gift cards for GM! These rods are pretty nice rods for the money!

Rainman

[Canuck]

I had a look at those new Reflex and thought maybe and for me to say maybe that is giving the rod my blessings. As U know Eddie I was not a big fan of the Reflex as I found them too stiff and not enough sensitativity at the tip. I too liked the improvements in the cork handles. I am sure there will be a couple in the boat this year sometime. I did notice the bait casting rods were about 2 ft shorter than the spinning rods, does anybody have a reason why they seem to do that???????

Nice to see (read) you again Eddy, missed your imput..

[169Sportsman]

Canuck-
They make both the spinning and baitcasting rods in 7,8,9,and 10 foot.

I too like the improvements for the money they are tough to beat.

[EBass]

I use my med\heavy bass tackle but I want a dedicated cat rod. How much are these E-cat rods?

[Crawlerman]

I use the 7' Reflex spinning as my main rod for channel cats. It has worked very well for me, and the white color means it shows up a lot better in the dark. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but it actually helps a lot more than one thing.

Again the rod is very sensitive and fairly strong rod. The 7'er works great for channels; I'm not sure on how the heaiver ones would be for flatheads, as I generally fish mostly for channels.

[JIGSTER]

Who carries the Reflex line of rods.I can't find'em in the catalogs I'm looking in.Thanks for any info!!!(I hear the skeeters humming already) Good fishin' Jigster

[Aquaman01]

Jigster,
Catfish Connection has the full line cataloged, and GM as well as Fleet Farm sell a couple of styles.
I was gonna get one after I found my riverpig stick to be too stiff, but I found a sweet graphite/glass spiralwrap in a used rack & snatched it up. When my boy is ready to scrap with sumos I'm getting him a Reflex.

Eddy - nice to read your scroll again.

Peace and Fishes,
Rob

[Mr Special]

Hey Aquaman01,
Good to hear from ya. How have you been give me a call. We still have sometime left to get some icefishing in. Tell me when you want to get out soon while we still have ice.

[Aquaman01]

Hey man! I'll call you soon!

Rob

[Mr Special]

Rob,
How's the Crow looking up your way? Remember that spot last year at Watertown? Can't wait to try my new rod. Pick up a 8' Brownings from my uncle that has a huge spinning reel. The reel will hold 300yds of 20lbs. It's kinda old but free and seems like a winner.

[simplefish]

Just bought a 7' med. reflex. Looks good. Should handle the channels up my way. I was reading the wrapper a sec. ago and found out that the whole thing glows under a black light. Now all I need is a strobe light. If you see/hear someone out there with a strobe light, black light, and some funky music goin' down, chances are it's me...