glloyd32 Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 Hey guys, Long story short, I was looking for a rod to throw small-medium sized treble hook baits on and the evergreen combat kept popping up as I was searching. I know no one that uses a combat stick and just wanted some first hand experience of what y'all thought of the rod and such. Thank you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinibassin Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I have one and really like it. I use it for Spro Rat 50's nearly exclusively but also have used I slide 185s and Bream Slide. I got one of the Baitsanity Gills before the ice here in IL and it felt great with it too. I pair it with a Zillion HD and 17lb Sufix mono. The handle length is great and sits just at my elbow bend when palming the reel (tall guy w/ long arms) if that matters for your needs. Only con is the reel seat is glossy and can be slippery in summer with sweaty hands. glloyd32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glloyd32 Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, Illinibassin said: I have one and really like it. I use it for Spro Rat 50's nearly exclusively but also have used I slide 185s and Bream Slide. I got one of the Baitsanity Gills before the ice here in IL and it felt great with it too. I pair it with a Zillion HD and 17lb Sufix mono. The handle length is great and sits just at my elbow bend when palming the reel (tall guy w/ long arms) if that matters for your needs. Only con is the reel seat is glossy and can be slippery in summer with sweaty hands. Thanks man! I appreciate it! Illinibassin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Bump - anyone else have this rod that can provide feedback? Thinking of grabbing one for 2-3oz wakes and glides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Well I went ahead and ordered one so I will post my feedback for others once I get a chance to fish it. Jinxd12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jscarbr Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 8:53 AM, Jerkbait22 said: Well I went ahead and ordered one so I will post my feedback for others once I get a chance to fish it. Any updates on that Combat Wake Bait Stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jscarbr said: Any updates on that Combat Wake Bait Stick? The rating is 1-4 but I’d say it’s closer to 1/2 - 3. I threw a Deps bullshooter on it which is I believe 3.5oz and the rod felt overloaded. I love it for 3oz and below. I was able to cast a toxic whippersnapper no problem and it’s perfect for a tiny klash. It’s definitely a treble hook rod, I wouldn’t throw any soft plastics because it has a slower more parabolic taper. It’s a good rod for the money in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jscarbr Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Awesome man, great info. Would you say the rod felt light and crisp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Crisp yes, if you want the lightest treble hook rod possible I would go leviathan but it feels good in hand, not overly heavy at all. Very comfortable to fish. I’d say the sweet spot is 2-2.5oz. Jscarbr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Jscarbr said: Awesome man, great info. Would you say the rod felt light and crisp? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 I have combat stick and find it tip heavy and a bit dead in my hand. It depends on your expectations. I think it's a decent rod for Punkers but I use different rods for glides and single hook swimbaits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookingandfishing Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/19/2023 at 3:58 PM, Bmac said: I have combat stick and find it tip heavy and a bit dead in my hand. Do you have the prev gen or the one released in 2023? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Previous generation. Cookingandfishing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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