[surfcowboy]

I was wondering if anyone here was using the new American Rodsmiths surf rods. i just bought one but haven't had a chance to use it yet. just wanting to get some feed back from you guys on it's performance. How dose it handle the sharks so far.

Tight Lines everyone I hope yall have a good weekend

Surfcowboy

 

[stork]

I think this rod is a great value. I have the 10ft one rated for 4 to 8 oz lures and i can really get the baits out there, but i wouldn't consider the rod a serious shark fishing rod. It just seems a little light for me. I haven't caught a shark on it yet, but it feels really good in my hands.

 

[jake67]

i have a 7ft AR and its great i caught sharks on it its a solid rod IMO

 

[4X4FOREVER]

It seems a few months back everybody had ARS fever, myself included. I pick up a 12 footer and put a penn jigmaster on it. very pleased with the set up. Im going to get another one for my penn 555.

 

[rod dawg]

American Rod Smith

I've got the 10' ARS w/309 & 10'tsunami w/209. On both rods I've caught a bunch of bleeders (3'-4' range) feels good, handles well. Caught Bullreds & BigUglies on both and same feeling. I paid twice as much for the tsunami (still my fav), but the ARS (IMHO) is a great rod for the price. BTW, JollyRoger did a comparison somewhere b/n the OceanMaster and the ARS...very good detailed report. BTW, I'm thinking about getting the 12'AR, but definitely am buying couple more 10'ARS.

Good luck, Rodney