cabela's whuppin stick 2024

IndianaFinesse reply :

Anyone have any experience with cabela's whuppin stick casting rods? Do you think the 7' medium power moderate action rod would work for crankbaits? They're on sale for only $20, and are often on sale for even less.

CTBassin860 reply :

MM sounds like a cranking rod to me.At 20 bucks I would just buy it.

IndianaFinesse reply :

Has anyone used them?

Bluebasser86 reply :

I have 2 of them I use for catfish. As long as you don't mind the weight they're serviceable rods. You might have to go to a MH/M because the tips are so soft.

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/15/2017 at 2:13 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

I have 2 of them I use for catfish. As long as you don't mind the weight they're serviceable rods. You might have to go to a MH/M because the tips are so soft.

Thanks, would the medium heavy be better for smaller cranks like bandit 100s to?

Bluebasser86 reply :

If that's what you're mainly planning on using , you'll be okay with the MM, much bigger and I think you'll be better served with the MH.

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/15/2017 at 2:27 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

If that's what you're mainly planning on using , you'll be okay with the MM, much bigger and I think you'll be better served with the MH.

Thanks, I was planning on using it for a general purpose cranking rod, so I would be throwing everything between big o's and bandit 100's to kvd 2.5's and little n's. I wouldn't be using it for deep cranks much, mostly just shallow and mid depth divers. Would you go with the medium or the medium heavy for those?

Jeff H reply :

Bluebasser86 reply :

MH for those baits

IndianaFinesse reply :

Thanks for the reply's! Should I go with the 6'6" medium heavy moderate version or the 9' medium heavy moderate? They don't have anything in between those lengths in the medium heavy power.

Bluebasser86 reply :

9' would be very unwieldy to me so I'd use the 6' 6".

CTBassin860 reply :

I'm taking a ride out there tomorrow to see what's left.

CTBassin860 reply :

Just went in Cabelas to check these out.I didn't realize it was a 2 piece.It felt heavy and I just didn't like how it felt in my hands.

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/16/2017 at 3:00 AM, MassBassin508 said:

Just went in Cabelas to check these out.I didn't realize it was a 2 piece.It felt heavy and I just didn't like how it felt in my hands.

Thanks, unfortunately that's what I've heard about the whuppin sticks more than once. Do you have any other suggestions for crankbaits rods in that same price range? Otherwise I'm probably going to get the 6'6" medium heavy moderate whuppin stick.

CTBassin860 reply :

On 1/16/2017 at 10:19 PM, IndianaFinesse said:

Thanks, unfortunately that's what I've heard about the whuppin sticks more than once. Do you have any other suggestions for crankbaits rods in that same price range? Otherwise I'm probably going to get the 6'6" medium heavy moderate whuppin stick.

Not for 20 bucks

ubfishy reply :

I bought a 7' 6" medium action tournament choice rod from academy sports for 15. I must say it works great for cranking. And for under 20 bucks you can't go wrong. They are glass also if I'm not mistaken.

CTBassin860 reply :

I stand corrected

the reel ess reply :

I have the equivalent Ugly Stik and I wouldn't want to whip that heavy, limber rod all day long. I have it mated to a 6500C Ambassadeur reel with the idea that it's a good catfish or striper live bait setup, but I've never used it for that.

On 1/17/2017 at 1:19 AM, ubfishy said:

I bought a 7' 6" medium action tournament choice rod from academy sports for 15. I must say it works great for cranking. And for under 20 bucks you can't go wrong. They are glass also if I'm not mistaken.

I just looked that rod up on their site and reviews are good. Now I'm considering one for my new "spare" topwater combo. I always keep a spare rod or reel or a mismatched combo so i can justify a new reel or rod.

Maxximus Redneckus reply :

Bluebasser what reel seat is on these twist or hooded

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/17/2017 at 1:19 AM, ubfishy said:

I bought a 7' 6" medium action tournament choice rod from academy sports for 15. I must say it works great for cranking. And for under 20 bucks you can't go wrong. They are glass also if I'm not mistaken.

That sounds great, but unfortuanately they're out of stock. Does anyone know if they are discontinued or will they be restocked? If they come back in stock in the next month or two I am definitely going to get one, they look to be a little lighter and higher quality than the whuppin stick for even less. Plus they're a little longer which is an added bonus. If they don't come back in stock I'll probably get the 6'6" mh whuppin stick.

CTBassin860 reply :

On 1/17/2017 at 9:28 AM, the reel ess said:

I have the equivalent Ugly Stik and I wouldn't want to whip that heavy, limber rod all day long. I have it mated to a 6500C Ambassadeur reel with the idea that it's a good catfish or striper live bait setup, but I've never used it for that.

I just looked that rod up on their site and reviews are good. Now I'm considering one for my new "spare" topwater combo. I always keep a spare rod or reel or a mismatched combo so i can justify a new reel or rod.

Haha yep! "But honey that reel won't work right with that rod" Excuse to build 2 new setups

the reel ess reply :

On 1/17/2017 at 10:50 AM, MassBassin508 said:

Haha yep! "But honey that reel won't work right with that rod" Excuse to build 2 new setups

Cha-ching! Plus I have 2 Lightning Rods that the foregrip cork is breaking off of.

IndianaFinesse reply :

Academy also has the Jarvis walker white tuff tip 7' casting rod that's labeled medium moderate and says it's a composite, is that rating accurate? I've noticed that academy doesn't always have the correct ratings on their equipment.

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/17/2017 at 1:19 AM, ubfishy said:

I bought a 7' 6" medium action tournament choice rod from academy sports for 15. I must say it works great for cranking. And for under 20 bucks you can't go wrong. They are glass also if I'm not mistaken.

On 1/17/2017 at 9:28 AM, the reel ess said:

just looked that rod up on their site and reviews are good. Now I'm considering one for my new "spare" topwater combo. I always keep a spare rod or reel or a mismatched combo so i can justify a new reel or rod.

Thanks for all of the reply's everyone!

Do you know if its going to be put back in stock, or was it discontinued?

the reel ess reply :

On 1/17/2017 at 10:58 AM, IndianaFinesse said:

Academy also has the Jarvis walker white tuff tip 7' casting rod that's labeled medium moderate and says it's a composite, is that rating accurate? I've noticed that academy doesn't always have the correct ratings on their equipment.

I think it's harder to make a fiberglass rod with a different action at the tip than in the rest of the blank. For that reason, I feel fiberglass rods are usually more moderate through the entire blank than a graphite rod of the same power/action. I know that's no help, and there's no rule about it. It's just how I perceive it to be.

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/18/2017 at 2:19 AM, the reel ess said:

I think it's harder to make a fiberglass rod with a different action at the tip than in the rest of the blank. For that reason, I feel fiberglass rods are usually more moderate through the entire blank than a graphite rod of the same power/action. I know that's no help, and there's no rule about it. It's just how I perceive it to be.

Thanks, do you know if the tournament choice rod is going to be restocked?

the reel ess reply :

On 1/18/2017 at 2:29 AM, IndianaFinesse said:

Thanks, do you know if the tournament choice rod is going to be restocked?

I have no idea. They seemt o have changed the guides on their Eos rods so they might be in the middle of an upgrade. But there's a M saltwater Tournament Choice still on the website for $15.

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/18/2017 at 2:30 AM, the reel ess said:

I have no idea. They seemt o have changed the guides on their Eos rods so they might be in the middle of an upgrade. But there's a M saltwater Tournament Choice still on the website for $15.

Thanks, I didn't see the saltwater version at first. I'm going to go ahead and try the 7'5" medium moderate tournament choice rod, thats one of the few models of moderate action tournament. Choice rods they have left

ubfishy reply :

You have to go in the store and see. They had some of ethos on clearance at my store here in Ga.

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/18/2017 at 10:02 AM, ubfishy said:

You have to go in the store and see. They had some of ethos on clearance at my store here in Ga.

I wish... There aren't any academy's within a hundred and fifty miles of me. Online just ran out of the 7'5" medium moderate tourney choice, as I was ordering it. Still show that it's in stock but when you go to put it in cart it tells you that its out of stock. I might try the 7' medium moderate premier casting/popping rod, although its double the price, or just get the whuppin stick. Leaning toward the m/m premier popping rod, you don't happen to happen any experience with it do you?

Thanks for all of the help, I didn't think of checking academy until you mentioned it.

ubfishy reply :

No haven't tried the premier. They have 7' ml online (that might be to light tho).

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/18/2017 at 10:21 AM, ubfishy said:

No haven't tried the premier. They have 7' ml online (that might be to light tho).

I saw the medium lite model, but I think that would be to lite for cranks.

the reel ess reply :

On 1/18/2017 at 10:38 AM, IndianaFinesse said:

I saw the medium lite model, but I think that would be to lite for cranks.

Hey, the BPS Tourney Special is on sale for $9!

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Tourney-Special-Casting-Rod/product/2241080/?cm_sp=Display2014retar_DIS#desc-tab

IndianaFinesse reply :

On 1/18/2017 at 10:58 AM, the reel ess said:

Hey, the BPS Tourney Special is on sale for $9!

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Tourney-Special-Casting-Rod/product/2241080/?cm_sp=Display2014retar_DIS#desc-tab

Looks more like $39.99 to me. Thanks for the heads up (although they are all fast action, a moderate would probably be better for cranks), maybe it will go on sale for even less when they do their spring classic sale.

ubfishy reply :

Have you looked at ffo?

the reel ess reply :

On 1/18/2017 at 11:02 AM, IndianaFinesse said:

Looks more like $39.99 to me. Thanks for the heads up (although they are all fast action, a moderate would probably be better for cranks), maybe it will go on sale for even less when they do their spring classic sale.

Yeah, I was looking at the warranty info.

IndianaFinesse reply :

I was looking at gander mountain, and noticed they had their advantage casting rods all labeled moderate action, so I think it might work for cranks if the rating is accurate. With the %20 off everything sale going on now, its down to about $32. Has anyone used these rods, and did you like them?

IndianaFinesse reply :

I was thinking of getting the 6'6", 1/4-5/8 ounce rated, moderate acrion model.

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