Newest thing at Cabelas...

[kingfisherman23]

I just got the Spring 2004 catalog in the mail today.

Their newest product is a colapsable/telescoping surf rods. Availible in 10-, 12-, and 14-foot models, they appear to telescope down to about 3-4 feet.

I think they look pretty cool, but not too sure of their casting ability.

Evan

[Sandcrab]

I wouldn't trust them...bad enough the fish at AI knock your rod down and drag it out into the ocean before you can get out of your chair ;)...imagine what would happen with one of those rods...:eek:

[OBX Rookie]

I saw something like that at a tackle fair the other night, no guides, just a small eye at the tip, to tie your line to, and then you use it like a bamboo rod. If that’s what you’re talking about I am going to pass on that one for my surf fishing trips!:barf:

[kingfisherman23]

Sandcrab,
I agree with you, not something I would spend my money on.

OBX Rookie,
What you are talking about are float poles, just a rod with a line tied to the end. These are full fishing rods.

Take a look:
Telescopic surf rods (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/horizontal-item.jhtml?id=0002852114604a&navAction=push&navCount=4&indexId=cat20374&podId=0002852&catalogCode=IE&parentId=cat20374&parentType=index&rid=&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fcatalog%2Fitem-link.jhtml.1_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166&hasJS=true)

Evan

[kingfisherman23]

And another new thing: How about those new Shimano Calcutta TE reels with a digital braking system. Forget the 525 Mag, soon it's going to be the Penn 525 XP :D

Evan

[chest2head&glassy]

soon it's going to be the Penn 525 XP
Ha!! :) Then it's guarenteed to blow up!!!:)

Those new Calcutta TE reels would be an expensive dunking. Aren't they over $300?
Hmmm...what's wrong with this picture: salt + sand + water + computer chip

If anybody needs a chip to control the braking, maybe they should stick to spinning gear.

[Fish Bait]

OBX, I talked to the guy selling those rods. It’s a crappie rod, strictly for pan fish.

That Shimano is $499.99 and I doesn’t even have a cell phone!

[nnj surfcaster]

Those new Calcutta TE reels would be an expensive dunking. Aren't they over $300?
Hmmm...what's wrong with this picture: salt + sand + water + computer chip

I agree with ya salt and sand and saltwater oh my!


After a season you have yourself a very expensive paper weight.

:jawdrop:

[kingfisherman23]

C2H&G,
Over $300 dollars? Oh yeah. Try $300 + $200 (technically $199.99, but taxes ned to be added)

Evan