Cabelas Fish Eagle XML Rods?

[Lanceye]

I was wondering if anyone has used these rods and if they liked them? I was Looking at the #603 for a Jigging rod. It's 6' ML
x-fast action.

Is there a big difference between thatose and the Tourney trail series of rods?

Has any one used there inner cast rods for pulling cranks and spinners? Looks like they would do well, I've never used any thing like them.

[Big Tiller]

The XML is a much nicer rod than the Tourney Trail. The XML Walleye series is a better buy than the Fish Eagle XML, and the blanks are very, very close to the same. I like the reel seats on the walleye spinning models beter than the FE XML. The CWS603 is great for 4 & 6 lb. line with 1/8 jigs if you like a little softer rod. The CWS604 is a stiffer 6' rod for 6 & 8 lb. line and heavier 1/4 or 3/8 oz. jigs.

The Inner Cast rods are ????? I like mine for two things: jigging 1 oz. spoons in 20 to 50 ft of water and pulling bottom bouncers. 6'6" MH does a great job of both. Stay away from the spinning models.

The Innerflow Trolling rods are awesome for flat line and trolling with planer boards. I'll never go back to rods with guides on them for trolling. The tips are more sensitive and show the vibration of the crank bait better than standard rods

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[IaCraig]

I Ditto Big Tiller's response on "The Innerflow Trolling rods are awesome for flat line and trolling with planer boards."

The soft tips show every little hit. The 8'6" medium action is great, but for planer boards and deep hard pulling plugs I recommend the 8' Medium Heavy.

Also thanks Big Tiller on the comparison between FE and the Walleye XML series, I have been wondering that very same thing. Just curious, do you know this from personal experience or do you have some inside info on the materials used?

IaCraig