How long do you keep rods? 2024
Mumbly reply :
How long do you guys keep your rods for? Do you keep up with the new technology each year (or every other year) or replace what you have and sell off the old? Or do you hold on to what you have and only replace it if it breaks? Guessing budget comes into play as well?
I have been buying left over clearance rods from a dealer that he has had since 2012-ish. A couple GLoomis, Shimano cumara and crucials. I believe I am doing the right thing but was curious if I am missing out on more "current" model technology.
EllisJuan reply :
On 1/17/2017 at 1:48 PM, Mumbly said:I have been buying left over clearance rods from a dealer that he has had since 2012-ish. A couple GLoomis...
I would have no problem rocking high end rods from back then. The GLX rods with the recoils from back then are some of the best rods ever imho and are better than almost anything currently made.
WRB reply :
There hasn't been a lot of rod material development since Loomis came out with the NRX series rods.
my rods are now about 2013 vintage or older.
Tom
RoLo reply :
The longevity of my fishing rods is pure happenstance, and their ages run all over the lot.
If I accidentally break a rod, it becomes a tomato stake, often at a very young age.
When there's an appreciable breakthrough in blank or guide technology,
I'm generally game for an upgrade. I've also got a slew of rods that I regard as second-class,
and those basically become dust-collectors from time immemorial.
Roger
Ray K reply :
Once I buy a rod that I like, I usually keep it as long as doesn't break or stops feeling good. Come to think of it, I still have fiberglass and graphite rods I bought back in the 80s and 90s. They are shorter than today's 7+ footers but are great for top water and cranking.
Turkey sandwich reply :
I have rods that are over 15 years old that I still use frequently because they're good for a specific purpose. If you like the feel and action of a specific rod, there's no reason to replace it unless it can't be repaired or you simply want to upgrade or use something new. I have a late 90s St Croix Premier that I still really like for certain presentations. Could I replace it with a new Avid X, GLX, Crucial, etc? Of course I could, but I like it.
bigturtle reply :
I save up for high end rods, and keep them till they break
Kidflex reply :
My favorite rod is a weibe reel seat imx mbr 844. Rod is about 20 years old. Goes on every trip. I do have the new model plus many other high end rods. Some rods just have a certain mojo to it, and can't be replaced. That said I also have a couple light and tough DAIWA rods that gets more use than my steez. If you like it keep it, use it and enjoy
DaveT63 reply :
Like others have said, it depends on the rod. Sometimes I jump on the new technology, but other times.... I've got an earlier model MBR842C GLX that I wouldn't get rid if someone offered me multiple NRXs for. I've got a brand new St Croix Legend Elite, but I also have a last generation St Croix Legend Xtreme with the cork handle and recoil guides I'm about to advertise for sale, and Avids I will keep for a long time.
Raul reply :
Got these Berkley Lightning Rods that date back to 1985 (?) .... still fish with them and they are going nowhere.
tholmes reply :
I have several rods that are 20+ years old. I still catch fish with them, so I don't see any reason to get rid of them.
Tom
tander reply :
I have 2 Falcon Lowrider rods from late 80's/early90's and 1 new Falcon. I can't see much difference in them so I just keep using the old ones until I break them. They did make some improvements but not enough to set the old ones aside.
bigfruits reply :
some rods I sell after one use and other rods I don't think I will ever sell. the old MBR 783 and BCR 803 are examples. I even bought duplicates because im scared they will break!
I replace some when I find something that does the same application better.
Darren. reply :
If a rod breaks in a "can't use it anymore" kind of way, I'll
replace it. Otherwise I try to keep using it unless its action
changes significantly. In that case, it will fall into the above
category and either be repurposed or replaced.
Spankey reply :
I get real anal and become personally attached to some of my rods. Should let a few of my older stuff go.
I have this older Rapala spinning rod that the guides and cork handle are shot. The exact rod can't be replaced. Thought about getting the guides redone. Not worth it. I've caught so many smallies with it that I can't let it go, and still use it for small topwater pop-r's. The grooved guides have not caused me any fish. But someday it will I guess.
I guess it will become a wall hanger for posterity's sake shortly.
IndianaFinesse reply :
On 1/17/2017 at 1:48 PM, Mumbly said:How long do you guys keep your rods for?
Until they break.
And I frequently buy models that are at least a year or two old when they are clearancing the line of rods.
Crestliner2008 reply :
I still have a '50's vintage Heddon Pal, tubular steel, bait casting rod, that my grandkids use (as a spincast rig) when they visit. Back in the '60's, I bought an 8' tubular fiberglass fly rod blank from Netcraft and had it turned into a spinning rod for trout fishing. Recently tried this old clunker out on crappie - just once! Now it's permanently retired. Way too sluggish and heavy, as well as less feel, than modern rods of today. We've come a long way baby! 
Hawghead reply :
I basically never throw a rod away unless I break it. I am 41 years old. I have all my rods from when I was a little kid. I got my first "real" spinning rod and reel. Plus lots of others that have fallen by the wayside as I have been able to afford nicer newer stuff.
I have several perfectly serviceable rods that haven't been used in years. Many are not sentimental, or anything like that, they dont really have any $$ value, just like to keep them.
A-Jay reply :
I rarely part with rods - reels yes, but rods not so much.
Past few winters have seen me removing original guides on a few of my favorites and spinning on new ones.
Over the years the wraps start to weaken making this necessary to continue to fish them.
The improvements available in rings today allow for a nice upgrade.
Handles the same, like an old friend, but in some respects it's a "like a whole new rod"
A-Jay
Fishes in trees reply :
When I buy a new rod I don't throw away or sell the old one, it goes into the back up rack. Occasionally I will trade one.
"hamma" reply :
Other than being a sponsored pro,...why would you dispose of rods that still work?
I like many here have some old rods that I still use.
Some,... if they broke? i'd probably hold a memorial service complete with soft music and tissues. They have served me well, better than some of my girlfriends that I've dated over the years, and unlike the girlfriends? provided me much less grief. Therefore, a full on service, my shedding tears of pain, and a well placed spot on a wall,...lol
Mumbly reply :
On 1/17/2017 at 2:15 PM, WRB said:There hasn't been a lot of rod material development since Loomis came out with the NRX series rods.
my rods are now about 2013 vintage or older.
Tom
I should have mentioned the models as they are not the higher end Gloomis. What they have left is the GL2 (blue blank. Not sure if different than the gl2 brown blanks), Mossyback and Bronzeback. They also have a crankbait series rod and a jerkbait series rod.
Thanks guys. I really appreciate all the comments. It helps a great deal.
Hawkeye21 reply :
I don't like spending a ton of money on rods so I keep using them until I can't anymore. The pole I use the most has about 6 inches broken of the tip and I still catch a ton of fish on it.
kickerfish1 reply :
I have some older Team Daiwa rods and some original Gen 1 cumaras. I dont plan on letting them go anytime soon. I have kind of a kid of rods from the 90s and some from today.
rippin-lips reply :
I bought and sold until I found the rods I wanted to keep. Then I'll hold onto them until whenever I decide that something new is interesting. So far I've had the same Megabass rods for 2yrs and don't see a need to upgrade. They do have a new lineup that'll be available soon but I'll probably pass on those.
WIGuide reply :
I pretty much keep mine until they don't do the job anymore. I've retired very few of my rods. If anything, they'll serve as backups, or as guest rods if I'm fishing with someone who doesn't have much to use.
Fisher-O-men reply :
On 1/17/2017 at 1:48 PM, Mumbly said:How long do you guys keep your rods
However long they come. I don't have a rod stretcher. I have broken a couple tips so I did not keep them as long as they came.
On 1/17/2017 at 1:48 PM, Mumbly said:How long do you guys keep your rods
Bluebasser86 reply :
I still have the first St. Croix I ever bought when I was 16. Rods don't really pay to sell in my experience. I occasionally sell one to a buddy but that's it.
crypt reply :
keep em until they break. have many that are over 15 years old. started making my own about 4 years ago so haven't bought a new branded rod in a while.
Columbia Craw reply :
One my local high school has a bass fishing team. Great kids. Most of my older rods were donated to these guys and in turn they became hand me downs to new members. My current arsenal is five years old or newer.
Jeff H reply :
On 1/18/2017 at 6:19 AM, Fisher-O-men said:However long they come. I don't have a rod stretcher. I have broken a couple tips so I did not keep them as long as they came.
LOL...that's good! Very astute humor.
Mike L reply :
On 1/17/2017 at 9:54 PM, Darren. said:If a rod breaks in a "can't use it anymore" kind of way, I'll
replace it. Otherwise I try to keep using it unless its action
changes significantly. In that case, it will fall into the above
category and either be repurposed or replaced.
Ditto
Mike
Jeff H reply :
On 1/17/2017 at 6:43 PM, Raul said:Got these Berkley Lightning Rods that date back to 1985 (?) .... still fish with them and they are going nowhere.
Got 3 of those yet myself, I'm going to put my old Daiwa PL-100 back on the LR15 5'6" M/F pistol grip and catch a few fish on that old combo this year.
ww2farmer reply :
Until they break or I get bored with them.
I have sold off complete collections of one brand of rods.......St Croix, Abu, Fenwick, Kistler, etc.....just to switch brands because I want to try something new.
The last couple season's I have been fishing with a mix of stuff, mostly custom built rods for "feel" techniques, and cheaper Berkley Lightning Rod Shock's for reaction baits and have stopped doing the "switch when bored" routine. Have I found rods that are perfect?.............No, I just stopped spending money like an idiot on rods once I realized I have pretty much tried them all.
kadas reply :
I have some newer "higher" priced rods that I love but I also have several All-Star rods from when they were built in Texas and I find myself putting them out on my deck when I am going fishing about the same as my newer rods. If they work and they have that "feel" you do not even think about retiring them. my understanding is Morgan McCain is building rods in Texas again--if he is based on his All-Star history I'm in
Ray K reply :
On 1/17/2017 at 6:43 PM, Raul said:Got these Berkley Lightning Rods that date back to 1985 (?) .... still fish with them and they are going nowhere.
I've also got two of these mid 80s Berkley Lightning rods that I still fish with. I've got two Ryobi AD4000V reels on them and don't hesitate to fish top water or, crank deep with them.
Raul reply :
On 1/18/2017 at 8:34 AM, Jeff H said:
Got 3 of those yet myself, I'm going to put my old Daiwa PL-100 back on the LR15 5'6" M/F pistol grip and catch a few fish on that old combo this year.
Mine got their match, LR15 is matched to a AbuGarcia XLT Plus, LR16 is matched to AbuGarcia 521 XLT plus, LR14 matched to AbuGarcia Cardinal UltraCast 62. Got my first 10+ lber and my PB with those rods. Not bragging but I can do some serious butt whupping with them to anglers with much "better" gear.
Jagg reply :
On 1/18/2017 at 11:30 AM, kadas said:I have some newer "higher" priced rods that I love but I also have several All-Star rods from when they were built in Texas and I find myself putting them out on my deck when I am going fishing about the same as my newer rods. If they work and they have that "feel" you do not even think about retiring them. my understanding is Morgan McCain is building rods in Texas again--if he is based on his All-Star history I'm in
Yup! Still have all of my Original All Stars and bought up a few more before they sold to Pure. Love those rods and can't see selling them or getting rid of them. When I got deeper into freshwater fishing I went through a lot of rods and makers before I settled on St Croix and Falcon. I have given away a lot of those other "tester" rods but still have the ones I like because I like them. I've had the guides stripped and re wrapped on a few and like A-Jay said, feels like a "new rod". I would say feels like the same rod, only better in my experience.
When a trusted rod breaks, it does feel like a kick in the gut! After a time of "grieving" there's always the "Whelp, time to go shopping for a replacement!" moment!
Bankbeater reply :
I keep my rods until they break or until they cannot be used any longer. My punching rod is probably around 25 or 30 years old.
Mumbly reply :
Thanks again guys for all the comments. I made a visit to my tackle store and picked up 3 rods. The Shimano Crucial M/xf was gone which sucked but bought a 6'6" M/XF Compre ($34.72) instead. The other two were GLoomis Jerkbait rod JBR-812C ($62.56) and a Crankbait series CBR-864DF ($76.63).
I think I did ok.
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