CHAOS Assault Stick Muskie Rod Comparison, Is the 2020 WORTH THE MONEY?

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @deanmentjes7774
    @deanmentjes7774 2 роки тому +1

    Good comparison, thanks! I appreciate hearing your experience and your thought process in evaluating them. For me, the weight is a big factor. I've got a couple of pricier, but lighter and more comfortable rods, and that was the right fit for me. Everybody will have a different "right" fit, but hearing others talk through their approach is good stuff to learn from.

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  2 роки тому +2

      Yeah with the hours I put in the comfort I’d a big factor and even just the slightly lighter weight makes a huge difference over the course of a 8-13 hour day. Then the ability to do it again the next. As always really appreciate you watching!

  • @Wolflord1093
    @Wolflord1093 Рік тому +1

    Does the shimano tranx fit well in the reel seats of these rods?

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  Рік тому +1

      Yup, fits wonderfully, I use them on most of my rods. 400 I used and I have several friends that use the 500. Thanks for watching!

    • @Wolflord1093
      @Wolflord1093 Рік тому

      @@MattVavrochFishing thanks for quick reply. Ready to pull trigger, debating between 2020 SWAT or for similar price getting 2 original assault sticks, surgical strike and shock and awe to cover a wider spectrum. All 9ft.

  • @michaelmontalto
    @michaelmontalto Рік тому +1

    The only question is how does the Assault Sticks compare to the St. Croix Legend Elite musky series?

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  Рік тому

      Tbh I can't really answer that because I haven't really used Croix much for musky fishing ever. I will say the action is different from what I have experienced watching other guys. use them.

  • @coreymead8105
    @coreymead8105 2 роки тому +2

    Great information, Matt! I'm in the market for a rod for dive-and-rise lures and gliders. I prefer a down action, which requires a shorter rod. I'm guessing you're using more of a side action for suicks. Are you using multiple rods for bucktails, depending on blade size?

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks a bunch for checking it out glad you appreciated the info, for me I use two different rods for glides/DNR, but that’s just my preference. I will likely be getting a 2020 glide rod for the upcoming season in some action, I haven’t decided on what yet. As for bucktails I pretty much throw all of them on my 9’6” shock and awe, it can be a bit big for smaller bucktails but rarely do I feel like it’s too big for anything I throw. If I had all the money in the world I would likely have two different bucktail rods in 9’6” to accommodate the smaller ones. I hope that helps, let me know if you have other questions!

    • @coreymead8105
      @coreymead8105 2 роки тому +1

      @@MattVavrochFishing So you prefer the 9'6" over 9'0" rods? For wider figure 8 and/or better casting?

    • @54orbust
      @54orbust 2 роки тому +1

      Corey, I like the 8'6" for dnr and I do a down action with that type of bait. I would suggest the swat or shock and awe for that presentation.

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  2 роки тому +1

      @@coreymead8105 I prefer the 9’6” for bucktails and swimbaits for better figure 8s, but I like the 9’ for rubber and DNR, still good 8’s but not as much rod to move on each pull/rip.

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  2 роки тому +1

      @@54orbust good info, it also depends on how your boat sits in the water, my bow sits high so I don’t have to worry about slapping as much as others.

  • @muskyslayeroutdoors3499
    @muskyslayeroutdoors3499 2 роки тому +1

    Great info!

  • @mrmasondixie3254
    @mrmasondixie3254 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video I have a quick question...you think these rods would be overkill for pike? I'd like to throw some bulldogs this year...been going to clay lake for 25 years and wanted to try a new setup for casting...any info would be awesome!

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  2 роки тому +2

      I think they would be great for pike, I would just downsize the action to maybe a swat or surgical strike depending on the top end of the pike, I mean if you are targeting pike that are over 20 pounds then any of the gear I use would work great. Hopefully that makes sense and answers your question!

  • @illmuskyhunter3313
    @illmuskyhunter3313 2 роки тому +2

    I'm making it a point to start a movement to start saying telescopic correct like tele-scope-ing not
    Tele-scahp-ing dunno why it's a pet peeve and everyone except Brian seems to say it wrong. But on to the point of the video I just got my first of the original green ones in 9 ft shock and awe telescoping with the revolution reel seat and I absolutely love it. I'm actually kind of surprised to hear you say they're heavy rod I used to put in 12 hour days on my bulldawg rods and no joke those are like twice the weight of the green assault sticks. I guess that's not the worst though because it makes everything else seem super light LMFAO. I did get to fight my pb on the shock and awe and it performed beautifully, I was shocked to see how much of a bend that fish put into that rod it was very impressive. I will say I regret letting Rick talk me out of a 9'6 I think that extra 6in is huge when throwing rubber especially heavy rubber

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  2 роки тому +1

      I should say they are heavy compared to the 2020 lol. I appreciate you watching as always! Personally I really like just the 9’ for rubber, less rod to move in order to move the bait, but I do use a 9’6” for bucktails. I bet that revo seat really helps with fatigue as well. I have yet to try one, but I’m sure they are fantastic.

  • @URBJK
    @URBJK Місяць тому +1

    I wasted my money and found out these rods are garbage.

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing  Місяць тому +1

      That’s just plain not true. If you have issues with them shoot Chaos an email and Vince or Trevor will get you taken care of.