Price drop : $75 shipped

slipperybob wrote:

Simms are fairly snug fit. I wear the medium bibs and large jacket.

I’m not sure if you’re referring to the uninsulated Challenger series, or the insulated. I had a set of the regular challenger rain gear, it is indeed a snugger fit. But all reviews suggest that the insulated series is a completely different fit and seems to run slightly on the large side.

I have frabill i3’s ??? I think they are.. And they are roomier in the midsection slightly more then my Simms Challenger bibs.

AK Guy wrote:

I’ve got a set of Frogg Togg Pilot 11’s. I called Frogg Togg’s headquarters, and they were very helpful about sizing. I usually wear XL, but went with L. They fit me perfectly. Give them a call. Btw, I have Simms, Helly Hansen, and Grunden rain gear. I’m impressed with my Pilot’s.

Hey, thanks for the input. So I’m guessing you wear an XL Simms suit? And would you go as far as to say that maybe the L Togg Pilot’s for similar to the XL Simms? I’ll call them for sure.

MX1825 wrote:

A few years ago I looked into the panfish series of rods. I think they are great rods but I bought tha Avid series to get the lifetime warranty. The price difference wasn’t much more then. JMO

I have about 9 or 10 Avid and Avid X rods, huge fan of them. Unless I’m missing something, or you bought an Avid quite a few years back, the Avid line carries a 15 year warranty.

Ripjiggen wrote:

Not sure why you would buy a high end rod for pitching a bobber, but I have 2 7’6 for pitching jigs and is one of my favorite panfish rods.

It will mostly be for vertical jigging perch with a finesse Dropshot presentation on the St Lawrence river, often in deep current, so feel is important. With only occasional crappie fishing. Also, I know everyone’s budgets are different, but I consider a $130 rod a lot closer to a low end rod then a high end rod. In the grand scheme of rods, these things are cheap.

What action do you prefer

Dan Baker wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Fishy McGanzer wrote:</div>
I’m looking for a new walleye rod, I fish inside/outside and for big walleyes on a big river system with lots of current. Usually dropping no less then 3/8 or 1/2oz spoons/hardbaits. Seems like a TUCR Commander 32” would be ideal, now is there any rods you guys recommend that would directly compete with the commander? A 32” rod with a fast tip and good backbone for bigger baits and big walleyes. I’ve been running St Croix premiers, and 13 fishing rods and they are just okay.

Also, how does the taper and tip action of the cheaper Inferno 32” medium compare to the commander? Or the Precision Power?

The Commander would be ideal for sure. Compared to the Commander, the Inferno is not as fast, and doesn’t have as much backbone. It is a great rod in the 50-60 range, but not on the same level as the Commander. I personally much prefer the Commander to the Power Precision. The PP has a slightly stiffer tip and less backbone. Another rod to possible consider is the new TUCR Vulcan. It is a similar action to the Commander, but it is fiber glass so it has more forgiveness. It is designed for very large walleye up to lake trout.
Dan

Thanks, lots of good insight.

Cameron white wrote:

I have to ask… why so short? We run 40-44” rods up here. Still can be used in a shack, much better on big fish.

I never really considered one that long I guess. Mostly I don’t want to have to get a new rod case haha. What do you use in the 40” range?

3rdtryguy wrote:

Unless you’re into labels and hype there’s a lot of them on store shelves or $30-$40.

I have a closet full of 30-40 dollar rods. I don’t know if I’ve held one yet with anything more then a slow or moderate tip. I’m not into labels or hype, but if your insinuating that “all rods are created equal” and the price is just labels and hype, I strongly disagree.