When I visited the Cabela's up in Hazlewood they had a 1/2 price sale going on and I made the mistake of having the 8' hvy duty 2pc Spinning in my hand when the wife walked up. I've not had a chance to use it under actual conditions but I think for the money it will work O.K., and would probably be O.K. for an inexpensive option but if I am going for the "BIGGUN'S" I will either use my Shakespeare Big Water Rods or my custom rod!
I think at this point I am going to side with some of the other Brothers that have already posted in that based on my small amount of experience, if I had to choose between the Cabela's Rod or the Shakespeare Big Water I would grab the Big Water Rod in half a heartbeat!:wink:
Please remember that I may be entirely WRONG in that decision too! Like most things in life, you pay your money and take your chances. :big_smile::smile2:
If I get the chance to give the rod a decent workout I will be sure to make a post letting everyone know what I was able to find out at the time.
I do know that Cabela's STANDS BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS 100% and what very, very, few times I have had to send something back, it has NEVER been a problem!! Always an apology from the person on the other end of the phone and professional, COURTEOUS, help during the whole process!!:big_smile: That in itself counts for something with me!
I hope this helps you all out a bit. If anyone should remember, when you get the chance to use your rods, PLEASE send me a PM letting me know exactly what you feel, good OR BAD, about the rods! I would really be interested in knowing and unless you tell me otherwise, anything you tell me will not be repeated using your name! I believe in confidentiality at times too!:wink: I may say something like "I have heard that this rod does ... ..." but there will be no names mentioned unless you tell me to do so!
Fraternally,
Coyote1
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