ilinimud
Well-known member
Wow, what all can i say about the Powell Max. It is fantastic! I took a Crankin Carrot Stix back and bought this rod and i could not be happier. I got out today to do some fishing, and found some big ol' slab Crappies that were spawning and they were just killing the Red Eye Shad! Also found a good pocket of Bass, the biggest only being about 2.5 Lbs. I only had 1 fish come un-hooked and it was my fault. I was trying to test the limits of the rod and got a little carried away. LoL. I was a little worried about the #6 power of this rod, but it seems to be just perfect. I wasnt planning on using this rod for lipped, and lipless crankbaits, but i think i will try it.
Bringing the Carrot back was a good gamble, it was good for lipped baits, but just didnt meet my needs for the lipless. I also think the Powell is more sensitive, and stronger. The cork handles are lovely also (i hate the foam junk). The ONLY thing i dont like about this rod is the hook keeper. It is down all the way on the blank in between the split grips, right where i pick my rods up at. The butt piece of cork could be a little longer too, but those two things are just nit-picking.
Bringing the Carrot back was a good gamble, it was good for lipped baits, but just didnt meet my needs for the lipless. I also think the Powell is more sensitive, and stronger. The cork handles are lovely also (i hate the foam junk). The ONLY thing i dont like about this rod is the hook keeper. It is down all the way on the blank in between the split grips, right where i pick my rods up at. The butt piece of cork could be a little longer too, but those two things are just nit-picking.
