Cabelas Euro rods - any good?

[piper]

I'm looking for a steelhead-type rod for dead stick and slip bobber fishing (for bank fishing). Cabelas sells a 9 ft European Zander rod that looks like it would work. Cabelas also sells a 8'-6" steelhead rod in IM6 or IM7 that would work too. I'm on a budget and Cabelas seems to offer good value. Does anyone have experience with any of these rods?

[Backwater Eddy]

They are good rods!

If you fish for larger species like pike, walleye, and cats go for the Predator rod in the heavier weight. The Zander rod is a much lighter action but will work well for walleye and panfish. The Euro design is much lighter and more responsive then most American rods so a heavy is more in the middle of the road and more of a medium action to medium light. For float fishing they are hard to beat.

Check the Web Bargain Cave at Cabelas for reel called D*A*M Quick FS Spinning Reel. This is a knock off of the Shimano Baitrunner and this reel system is A+ for these style rods. I like the Shimano but this is a good deal at that price.
http://www.cabelas.com/texis/scripts/store/+/CatalogDisplay/displayPOD/CabFALL1998/CabFALL1998AFAcAA/OB303H

Euro rods are a hoot to use and once you get on to the system your hooked.

Hope this helps.

Backwater Eddy........><,,>

[Larry]

I have a couple of the Predator series rods that I use for bank fishing carp or cats but as the other post indicates would be too heavy for walleye. The quality of the entire rod series is very good. I picked up some rods from Gander Mountain a couple of years ago that were on sale for $25. They're 10'6" and have been great for walleye and smallmouth.

[Coldsteel]

Just got a couple Cabelas Predator 11' rods & D*A*M Quick reels. My friend says they are perfect for surf fishing Salmon & Trout on Lake MI. Compared to the Shimano Baitrunners, they were half price. Can't wait to get a few big Kings on these in Sept. Good luck.

[piper]

Thanks for the input. I'm putting in my order for the Zander rod as I think the Predator rod would be too heavy for walleyes and crappie.