Jarvis Walker Rods??

Dr.Mike · 03-05-2008, 09:37 PM

Was at Dick's Sporting Goods and saw some Jarvis Walker rods. They were decent deep drop rods with aluminum oxide eyes 50 pound class and they were only $49.99. I was going to try Daiwa Deep Drop rods that are $149.00 each. Just was wondering if anyboby has ever tried these rods and how well did they hold up.

codfishshark · 03-05-2008, 09:49 PM

i have used teh jarvis rod and for the short money its a good rod. i have used them for mostly striper fishing and have had shimano reels go before those rods. im not sure about the heavier stuff but the rods to 40lbs are a good buy.

Avenger · 03-11-2008, 10:23 AM

A buddy of mine picked up a Jarvis Walker spinning rod and reel. Both fell apart within a year. Actually, the first reel fell apart within a day. The tackle shop warrantied it.

I realize this is not the same as what you're looking at, and it's only one experience. YMMV, but the components appear to be of very poor quality. I'd be concerned about tossing out 30% of the purchase price of a known, quality manufacturer's product.

esangler · 03-11-2008, 10:33 AM

in most cases, you get what you pay for!

03-05-2008, 09:37 PM	#1
Dr.Mike Master Baiter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 45 Credits: 1,192.2	Jarvis Walker Rods?? Was at Dick's Sporting Goods and saw some Jarvis Walker rods. They were decent deep drop rods with aluminum oxide eyes 50 pound class and they were only $49.99. I was going to try Daiwa Deep Drop rods that are $149.00 each. Just was wondering if anyboby has ever tried these rods and how well did they hold up.

03-11-2008, 10:23 AM	#3
Avenger Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 445 Credits: 1,495.4 Boat: 36' Hatteras Convertible Occupation: Pelagician	A buddy of mine picked up a Jarvis Walker spinning rod and reel. Both fell apart within a year. Actually, the first reel fell apart within a day. The tackle shop warrantied it. I realize this is not the same as what you're looking at, and it's only one experience. YMMV, but the components appear to be of very poor quality. I'd be concerned about tossing out 30% of the purchase price of a known, quality manufacturer's product. __________________ IE7 says this may be a phishing site....Well, DUH!!!!!!... Stupid jerks can't even spell fishing right.

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03-05-2008, 09:49 PM	#2
codfishshark Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 136 Credits: 1,320.9 Best Catch: 300lb Mako 1200lb Bluefin Tuna Occupation: swimming pool repair/commercial fisherman	i have used teh jarvis rod and for the short money its a good rod. i have used them for mostly striper fishing and have had shimano reels go before those rods. im not sure about the heavier stuff but the rods to 40lbs are a good buy.

03-11-2008, 10:33 AM	#4
esangler Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eastern Shore of Virginia Posts: 426 Credits: 4,604.2 Home Port: ESVA	in most cases, you get what you pay for!