bigpoppabass Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I never buy a rod without putting the reel on first. Reels are far from standard. Sometimes the grip and thumb placement is uncomfortable. Noreaster603 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreaster603 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I never buy a rod without putting the reel on first. Reels are far from standard. Sometimes the grip and thumb placement is uncomfortable. that is sounds advice. I honestly hadnt realized this until this experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) that is sounds advice. I honestly hadnt realized this until this experience. I have a story about this. Real Prey's bud once posted he was selling a bunch of old rods he made but pick up only. He was not close but prices were great for custom work. I took all of my reels to meet him. One particular reel seat did not fit right. I did not buy it. Next time I fished with him he changed the reel seat and that rod is still my all time fav. Going custom is the way to go if you can do it some guys follow all of the blanks being made....I own 5 of his rods and his hudd rod is a close second. Edited November 1, 2016 by bigpoppabass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingnose703 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 The graphite series rods are an ok blank, but the extras on it are garbage. I used to work at bps in Foxboro and we had just about half the graphite series we sold get returned for crap components. That being said I've owned 3, broke one by overloading it, had one that had all the guide inserts falling out (4-10oz), and one that was absolutely perfect. I got them with my discount,so even if I had to replace the guides it was still almost worth it. But I would never pay full price for one, and never recommended them to someone who was planning on more than "taking the kids fishing" If I were you, I'd return it and spend the extra cash to get one of the new johnny Morris swimbait rods. 7-11 1-4 oz I think. They feel way higher quality and would definitely fit with your ambassadeur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I've never seen a ton of problems with the graphite series or a ton come back but you'd be better suited with a new okuma for around 125. Or go custom and never look back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YELOSUB Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Ya for not alot of money you can get an Okuma, Daiwa DX, or the Dobyns Fury 795...That Fury 795 is tough to beat for the $$$... Edited November 2, 2016 by YELOSUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreaster603 Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 awesome thank you guys for the advice it is greatly appreciated. I am definitely looking at the daiwa DX and was looking at the dobyns 806. Is there a big difference in the 795 outside of the length of the rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy2181 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 There is the small difference in length (7'9" compared to 8'0") but the main differences are 806 is a heavier action and more expensive. I have the 795 and its rated 1-5oz but once you get to 4oz, it feels maxed out in my opinion. The 806 should be rated for 2-8oz lures. Also, the Fury series is the economy line and can be found for less than $100 a lot of the time. If you're throwing smaller/lighter baits (< 4oz) I think the Fury 795 is tough to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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