Read what professionals have to say about Grandt fishing rods

Lee Bailey, Jr. Professional Fisherman

Lee Bailey, Jr. finishes 28th in the BASSMASTER CITGO ELITE series angler of the year race to secure a spot in the prestigious 2007 CITGO BASSMASTERS CLASSIC.

Accomplishments:
  2004 BASSMASTER Classic Qualifier
  2003 BASSMASTER Classic Qualifier
  2002 BASSMASTER Open (3rd place)
  2002 BASSMASTER Tour (9th place) .
  1997 BASSMASTER Invitational Champion Founder Foxwoods Bass Challenge Tour (7 years)
  1999 BASSMASTER Central Invitational (3rd place)
  1999 Michigan BASSMASTER Top 150 (15 place)
  1998-2003 B.A.S.S. Top 150 Pro

Why I Use Grandt Rods: Grandt rods are the most sensitive and dependable rods I have ever fished with. These rods are the reason I was able to qualify
for the 2003 CITCO BASSMASTER classic.

 

Capt Rick LaPoint Professional Guide Table Rock Lake Guide Service rick@strikebass.com
Accomplishments:
  Finished 3rd in the CMN on Table Rock in 9/01
  Finished 1st in the Ahoy's Summer Championship on Table Rock 9/01
  Finished 3rd in the Skeeter Northern Owners Invitational Lake Erie 10/01
  Finished 8th in the Skeeter Jamboree Red River in 9/02
  Finishes 1st in the CMN on Table Rock in 9/02
  Finished 11th in the BFL Bonus Point tournament on Table Rock 9/02
  Finished 1st in the Homer Sloan Open on Table Rock 10/02
  Finished 16th in the Skeeter Owners Tournament Lake Erie 10/02
  Won 2003 SX 190 Skeeter w/ 150 Yamaha 10/02
  Missouri BASS Federation State Champion 2003

Why I Use Grandt Rods: In my guide business rods get mishandled, abused, and banged around 250 days a year. They perform as well on the 1st day as on the 250th day! Simply the finest rods I have ever used!



 

Chuck Byrd
Accomplishment:
  2004 Costa Rica Tarpon Champion
  Qualified For Missouri state bass federation team last 6 years
  2000 Heartland Tournament trail three 1st place finishes 6 Top 10 finishes
  2000 I.F.B.B.A. Millennium national champion first place
  2001 Midwest Outdoors woods and water 1st place finish and big bass for the year 7.2 LB
  2002 Finished 1st place Red Man (BFL) Super Bass (OKIE) Division
  2002 Finished 1st place in Fisherman’s Bass circuit on Kentucky lake

Why I use Grandt rods: The XLH70 Series by Grandt rods has greatly improved my hook- ups. I am boating more fish. The sensitivity of the rods gives me the feel, The back bone of the rods gives me better control of landing more fish and the fact that it has a lifetime warranty makes it the top of the line.


 

Jim and Jacqueline Grandt with the Ladies Freedom Anglers Team









 

Cindy Pardue, Ladies Freedom Anglers Team
Accomplishments:
  Qualified for 9 National Top 4 Team Tournaments
  1995National Classic Star Contender
  1994 Indiana Bass'n Gal Of The Year
  1994 Indiana Angler of the Year
  National Pro-Circuit Participant for 2 Years
  Local Club Member since 1987 WBFA Current Member

Why I Use Grandt Rods: I am very impressed with Grandt Rods for their sensitivity and durability. These rods have a very strong backbone for the best hookset an angler can get. Working with the knowledgable and friendly staff at Grandt Rods is the very best quality, they really care that the anglers get what they need and want. Thanks for a wonderful product!


 

Diana Dietzen, Ladies Freedom Anglers Team
Accomplishments:
  Qualified for 7 National Top 4 Team Tournaments
  1985, 1986, 1987, 1989 Bass'N Gal of the Year
  1996 IN Sportsmanship Award
  Local Club Member since 1984
  WBFA current member
  Diana participated in local tournaments all over the state of Indiana, and nationally fished in the following states: Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas & Illinois.

Why I Use Grandt Rods: All American Pro Series -- what a match for the Freedom Lady Anglers! Sensitivity, strength and sure fire hook setting dependability that you look for in a great rod you can find all that and a lifetime warranty in Grandt Rods.



 

Sue Parrish, Ladies Freedom Anglers Team
Accomplishments:
  2002 Individual Heavy Stringer National Top 4 Team (WBFA-ACC) at Lake Fork, Texas
  18 consecutive years as a Club/Open/Charity Tournament Director
  Originator and compiler of the Indiana "Bass Tourney Calendar" since 1988
  Earned 19 of the last 20 National Top 4 Team participating
  Top money winner in her club tournaments for 16 years.

Why I Use Grandt Rods: I was a "hard sell" due to the fact that I have been a loyal user of another manufacturer’s rod for all of my organized 19 years of fishing. That is until I picked up a Grandt All American Series C08. I primarily use a medium heavy rod in my fishing and I was absolutely amazed at the extreme sensitivity and light weight this rod exhibited. Not being very strong, it is essential that I don’t unduly wear myself out. Because of its light weight, this rod will help me immensely hour after hour on the water.

 

Carol Boykin , Ladies Freedom Anglers Team
Accomplishments:
  Started bass fishing in 1977 and hasn’t stopped yet.
  Retired Vice President of the National Bass’n Gal Association
  Retired member of Texas Outdoor Writers Association and Outdoor Writers Association of America

Why I Use Grandt Rods: I’m a new convert to Grandt Rods and especially enjoy pitchin’ with them. I’m impressed with Jim and Jacqueline Grandt and their products. Everyone wants to try the rods and nobody wants to give them back. They can’t believe the sensitivity or the warranty.




 
 

Capt. Nick Karas
Accomplishments:
  NYS fuide's license and USCG Charterboat captain 25 years, specializing in sight-fishing or finesse angling.
  Outdoors columnist for NY Newsday and NY Times; Ichthyologist, Books: "The Striped Bass" and "Brook Trout".
  Fished as a press angler in the first 14 BassMasters Classics

Why I Use Grandt Rods: The perfect companions for the untimate in finesse fishing for striped bass, albacore, bonito, weakfish and bluefish. Truly an extension of one's arm when connecting with a fish. It's not what you catch that is important but how you catch it and that's where a Grandt Rod makes a difference.







 

Jason Slagstad
Accomplishments:
  2001 angler of the year Tri R Marine-Champion boats Tournament trail
  2001 Tri R Marine Champion Boats tournament of Champions 1st place 2001 Champion Bass Boat and Mercury Outboard
  2001 7 1st place finishes and 14 top 10 finishes
  2001 Qualified for Stratos Boats Regional
  2002 Runner up top money finisher in Wisconsin Team Circuit
  2002 4 1st place finishes 12 top 10 finishes
  2002 Qualified for 2003 Stratos Owners regional

Why I Use Grandt Rods: I consider myself a deep structure fisherman and the biggest reason I use Grandt rods is, when the wind is blowing and you have a Canadian cold front blowing through Northern Wisconsin I need to feel every bite even when I can't feel my hands. With Grandt Rods they are light and the most sensitive rod I have ever used.



 

Bubba Wray
Accomplishments:
  2000 Finished 1st in Red Man (BFL) Super tournament (170 entries)
  2000 Pro Am Tournament finished 10th for the year (220 teams entered)
  2002 Finished 1st in Championship Teams Circuit (175 teams entered from Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia)
  Qualified for the National Team Tournament Two years
  Qualified for the Virginia State Bass Federation Tournament sixteen years most recent years finishing 6th, 7th, and 16th with (350) entries
  Finished 1st in Big M BassMasters four years, finished 2nd four years Mr. Bass Tournament for State of Virginia, finished 5th (202)entries

Why I Use Grandt Rods: Many fishermen use a variety of rods for different bodies of water. Whether I'm fishing the grass beds on the Potomac, bushes at Kerr Reservoir, or the tidal James River, the durability, sensitivity and hook-setting power of Grandt Rods far surpass any other rods.

 

Russ Repenning Accomplishments:
  I have spent ten years fishing in Northern Manitoba and the Northwest Territories.
  I have spent eight years fishing Great Slave Lake. In these areas, Northern pike and Lake Trout are the most desired species.
  I have also fished Arctic Grayling and Walleye at these locations.

Why I Use Grandt Rods: I have fished Grandt Rods for over ten years under various conditions. I have found them to be the most sensitive rod on the market. Even though they are sensitive they are built to handle big fish with ease. I like to fish the lightest rod possible and have caught many trophy fish on light tackle. Grandt rods have never let me down. The construction of the rod is top quality and the rod performs as it does because of this. I would recommend Grandt rods for any fishing application


 

Richard Leigeber
Accomplishments:
  Fished B.A.S.S. opens last 3 seasons
  Best finish 5th place Lake Martin March 2002
  Weighed in Largest Spotted bass ever for a B.A.S.S. tournament(7lbs. 11oz.)
  Finished 29th place overall 2002 season
  Currently 81st place 02-03 season
  Been Tournament fishing 25 years Red Man, FLW, B.A.S.S., Everstart, Anglers Choice Couples, Guys & Dolls couples
  President ER MFG., Inc. home of the EASY RETRIEVER

Why I Use Grandt Rods: Fishing for bass in the South is a year round pleasure for me. Grandt rods have proven to be the best all around rods for an avid tournament fisherman like myself. They are durable and have the strength for power fishing or the touch for finesse fishing. Dollar for Dollar Grandt Rods are the best rods on the market and the warranty is second to none!

 

Capt. Darrell Baker
Accomplishments:
  Captain Darrell Baker has been featured on ESPN, Outdoor Wisconsin, Midwest Outdoors and several other outdoor T.V. shows including Cabela's Sportsmans Quest.
  Darrell has also appeared in publications such as the Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Sun times, Illinois and Wisconsin outdoors, Midwest Outdoors, The Keynoter, The Bahama Gazette, The Nome (Alaska) Nugget, the Daily Hearald, Kenosha News, and the Northwest Hearald.
  Darrell does local and national Outdoor TV, Radio and publications on a regular basis, with up to date, timely information.
  Being an educator(high school and junior college instructor), Darrell has his summers open and has been able to fish, guide and participate in tournaments from the Arctic Circle to the Amazon and beyond.

  He has won Numerous tournaments in the past including the prestigious, Hemmingway, Brown, The 'Big One", Cohorama, Salmarama, The Pepsi-Cola Chain-O-Lakes Derby---first in eight divisions in five years! His credits include dozens of other local smaller events that have been won by him.
  Darrell has been or is on the Pro Staff of several prestigious Tackle companies including: Grandt Rods, Stren, Lurh Jensen, Fish Hawk, Cortland, Lindy-Little Joe, Normark, Mini-Mite and Daiwa.

Why I use Grandt Rods: I have had the pleasure to use Grandt rods for the past several years and have never used another rod of any brand that can compare or compete with them. The sensitivity, strength and workmanship of Grandt rods has no peer. If the wardens ever use one they will think about outlawing them!!! Simply stated, no fisherman has ever really fished with a proper performance rod until they use a Grandt. They are a fisherman's dream come true.

 

Gale & Marvin Radtke
Accomplishments:
  Gale landed this 58 1/2" musky on a Radtke's Pike Minnow on July 10, 2002. It is the largest kept muskie in Muskie Inc History. He was using an all Black Radtke that Marvin had specially made. This fish has been recognized by the Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame as a World Record Musky for trolling with 25# test line.

Why I Use Grandt Rods: We've been using Grandt Rods for many years..... Never had one go bad on us. Jim is a genius when it comes to rod making. And he puts quality above all other priorities when it comes to making a rod.









 

Chris Laros
Accomplishments:
  Graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Fisheries & Aquatic Science.
  Was a member of the Purdue Bass Fishing Club.
  Worked with the Indiana DNR in tagging and stocking of various game fish in waters around the state.
  Worked with the Wisconsin DNR stocking walleye in northern lakes.
  Has fished various tournaments around the midwest.

Why I use Grandt rods: For a person that fishes all over in boats, ponds, or even creeks, my equipment must be able to take some abuse and still catch fish. Grandt rods do just that. Because the rods are so sensitive you can truly "feel" the fish and the surrounding terrain that you are fishing. With all the models of rods, a person can fish for anything that swims with ease. Plus, the warranty is unmatched in the fishing industry.



 

Jeff Gibson
Accomplishments:
   1999,2000-2 time Rose City Bassmasters Team of the Year Member of South Western Ontario Bass Association
   2001-5th place classic qualifier (SWOBA)
   2002-8th place classic qualifier (SWOBA), 4th place classic finish (SWOBA), 5th place Master Angler (SWOBA), 2 consecutive 1st place finishes and a 2nd place out of 5 Fall Challenges (SWOBA)
   Member of Essex County Bass Anglers
  2002-1st and 2nd place finishes including a Big Bass Award

Why I Use Grandt Rods: The past two seasons, I've had the honor of fishing with the finest rods in the business. Grandt Rods have not only increased my big fish numbers, but have led me to numerous top five finishes and consistently cashing checks. Jim's fine craftsmanship offers me superior feel when the bite is light and, at the same time, gives me the backbone I need when the big boys fight back. When it comes to sensitivity, durability and customer service, Grandt Rods are undoubtedly the leaders of the industry. The real beauty of these rods is in the "Unconditional Lifetime Warranty", unmatched by any other rod manufacturer today. Believe me when I say, If it wasn't for the cutting edge equipment that Grandt Rods has to offer, I wouldn't be where I am today on the tournament trails.

 

Kevin Moore
Accomplishments:
  Has been fishing/guiding for muskies in S.E. Wisconsin since 1981
  Professional musky Tournament Trail team
  Was technical advisor and live game fish supplier for a national battery commercial that was seen during game 7 2001   World  Series and many NFL games (Grandt Rods were used in the commercial.
  3 time IN FISHERMAN MASTER ANGLER
  Featured in 3 outdoor articles in 2 years

Why I Use Grandt Rods: The second you hold a Grandt Rod, you know you have found something special. I really like the large diameter guides on the musky rods. When casting while guiding or in tournaments for 9 hours, you appreciate the lightness and sensitivity of these top quality tools. By far the best rods in the world. The Kevlar rods are awesome cold weather sucker rods and unbeatable for trolling. These rods are works of art. Add a lifetime warranty and how can you use anything else?

 

Jim Konas
Accomplishments:
   6 1st Place Finishes
  21 Top Ten Finishes
  1 1st Place Classic Championship
  3 Big Bass Awards
  1 Illinois Bass Federation
  2nd Place Finish 8 Man Team
  1 Illinois Bass Federation 3rd Place Finish 8 Man Team 2000
  C-U Bass 7th Lake Shelbyville 2000
  C-U Bass 1st Clinton Lake Open 2000
  C-U Bass 1st Lake Shelbyville 2002
    BFL Illini Division 7th Lake Shelbyville 2002
  BFL lIllini Division 5th Lake Shelbyville 2002
  BFL Illini Division 13th Super Tournament Smithland Pool 2002
  Ron Ward Memorial Tournament 2nd Lake Shelbyville
  Owner and Lure Designer J.D. Lures

Why I Use Grandt Rods: Since I started using Grandt Rods my tournament success has risen greatly. Instead of contributing I am now cashing checks. The super sensitivity and extra strength allow you to feel the light bites and land big fish in heavy cover. Jim simply builds the most sensitive and strongest rods made and that is why he can cover them with the best warranty out there.

 

Don Miller
Accomplishments:
  Captain Don Miller has set the pace for others in the Great Lakes Region for achieving the both size and numbers of great lakes muskies boated through out his career on Lake St. Clair, located 20 minutes east of Detroit, Mich.
  Over his career he has boated over 3,500 great lakes muskies and has fished with anglers from 18 different states, and 7 different countries of the world.
  Don operates and owns a 299 BAHA sport fisherman, a spacious 10.5 ft. beam, and 32 ft. long fiberglass boat with up to date equipment, featuring Jim Grandt Fishing Rods, and state of the art electronics.
  Multiple fish days are not unusual on Lake St. Clair, and his personal best has been 44 lbs. and 56 inches.

Why I Use Grandt Rods: Jim Grandt Rods have stood up to some of the biggest tackle busting, rip snorting muskies that I have seen in my career on Lake St. Clair. I have witnessed the best hook sets in my life while trolling with Jim Grandt Fishing Rods on these fish!


 

Ray Hansen
Accomplishments:
  Active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers.
  Staff writer for Midwest Outdoors and Fishing Facts magazines.
  Freelance features published in over forty outdoor publications.
  Voted "Favorite Writer" by Midwest Outdoors readers in 2001.
  Frequent trips to lakes and rivers throughout the Midwest to generate material for articles.

Why I Use Grandt Rods: Serious anglers need dependable gear designed for long life, that meets specific angling challenges under all conditions. Grandt rods deliver every time!



 

Brad Lear
Accomplishments:
  Virginia BASS Regional Federation BASSMASTERS 2003 First Place - BASS Classic - Lake Anna, VA
  2003 Big Fish Award - BASS Classic - Lake Anna
  2003 Federated Club - Commonwealth BASS Anglers 2003 First Place- Potomac River, 2003
  First Place- Lake Chesdin-2003
  First Place -Potomac River-2003
  Second Place-Potomac River-2003 New Horizon Bass Anglers 2003
  First Place-Lake Gaston- 2003
  First Place-Kerr Reservoir- 2003
  First Place - Potomac River-2003

Why I Use Grandt Rods: In only a short time with Grandt Rods, I have come to know quality and reliability in both craftsmanship in the rods and customer service. I have now fished in three tournaments with the rods, and I can say without a doubt that these rods are extremely sensitive, and super strong. Jim and the staff at Grandt Rods are prompt in their responses to questions, and get product shipped out the minute you order it. As a tournament angler having the product in your boat allows people to see that you are confident, and depend on this product to deliver results. The All American Series are excellent rods, that are well-built, strong, and ultra sensitive.

 

Michael Hall
Accomplishments:
  Won Mr. BASS with OBC BASSMASTERS in 1999 & 2001
  27Th Place in BASS Megabucks in Leesburg Florida February 1989
  2001 19th Place WAL-MART BFL Potomac River May 2001
  2002 10th Place WAL-MART BFL Potomac River May 2002
  2002 43rd Place BASS Northern Open Potomac River August 2002
  2002 34th END of Year Finish in BASS Northern Opens
  2003 70th END of Year Finish in BASS Southern Opens

Why I Use Grandt Rods: To take your fishing enjoyment to a new level make sure that you use Grandt rods which are the most innovative fishing rods in the world. The quality performance and ultimate sensitivity due to high density graphite construction will take your fishing success to the top. I have fished since I was 7 years old and competed in Bass fishing tournaments since 1983. I have used a wide variety of rods during these years. Grandt rods are the without question the best rods I have ever used. Their design, material makeup, and performance are extraordinary. Both the 70 million modulus graphite (XLH70) and the All American Pro Series 58 million modulus rods have incredible sensitivity to feel the most subtle strike. The rods have been made with superior quality materials, including high strain graphite. The graphite adds to the ability to feel a fish nosing around your lure. The graphite reel seat makes the rod lightweight while seating any type of reel with ease and reliability. The AA grade cork handle is very comfortable and lessens the strain on your hands. When you fish as many hours in competition fishing, as I have done, performance and comfort are extremely important. Many competitive BASS professionals will tell you that a quality rod is worth the price and using Grandt rods will increase your fishing success. Jim Grandt is truly the world's best in designing and producing superior quality rods for any style of fishing. Try a Grandt rod today and go out and catch the big one!

 

Bob Hendricks, Outdoor Writer
Accomplishments:
  Contributes to-Midwest Outdoors, Wisconsin Waters and Woods, Adventure Sports Outdoors, Hancock Journal Pilot, Fishing Facts.
  Field tester for hunting and fishing Equipment. Promotional writer.

Why I Use Grandt Rods: Virtually every fisherman that I have let use my Grandt rods has ended up buying one. The sensitivity and quality far surpasses anything on the market today.