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Scott Haas
Grandt Industries, hands down, is the true leader in the industry, with their top notch quality, huge selection, and the unconditional lifetime warranty for replacement, backed by being made in the USA. What else is there to say? Stimulate the economy, by American made, and fish with a rod that is ultra sensitive, very light weight , and built to last with the best warranty in the industry.
There is no one in the industry that can delivery all these qualities in a rod. It was the easiest decision I have ever made being an angler to fish Grandt rods. Simply put, know what your dollar is is doing for you! I have done all the comparisons, shopped out the internet for the best deals and no matter where you look, you will not find a better rod for the money that delivers what Grandt Rods deliver!
Thank you Grandt Industries for your dedication, to produce the elite quality that has earned you the title of Industry Leader. Your hard work and attention to detail has revolutionized fishing all over again.

Bass Tournament Statistics
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Number of Top-10 tournament finishes: 1
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Weight of largest day's catch: 17 lbs, 10 oz, (2009, Bass Fishing League, Michigan , Burt Mullett, MI)
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Number of events fished: 14 since 2004
Captain Rick LaPoint
Professional Guide: 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, with the best warranty in the business.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Heartland Pro-Am Table Rock Champion 25.18 lb. 4/13/2008
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Finished 1st Weekend Warrior Championship
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Finished 1st Central Pro-Am Championship - 2007
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Finished 1st Best of the Best Championship - 2007
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Won Missouri BASS Federation State Championship 2003
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Visit Rick's Chauffeured Guide Service, Inc
John Cullum
Professional Angler: There's a reason Grandt Rods are the "finest Fishing Rods in the world." Grandt makes their own blanks and they are made here in the United States. They're also backed by the best warranty in the business. If a Grandt rod is broken in anyway fishing or other wise they'll replace it free no questions asked. This warranty also covers accidental breakage like rod lockers, car doors etc. How could you go wrong with that? There's a lot of "rod builders" out there that wrap guides and put handles on other companies blanks.
Buying a rod blank and putting guides and a handle on it means you have very little knowledge about the blank that your wrapping, the material that is used or the process in which the rod blank is made. Not the case with Grandt Rods.
Jim Grandt knows about the product his name is on inside and out. The material that is used the method in which the rod is made and how the rod should be balanced are all major factors on how a rod performs. From the start of the rod process until the rod is complete its in the hands of Grandt Industries. This insures your fishing rod is handled with care and made right the first time.
Jim Grandt is the owner of the company and personally answers 99% of the emails and phone call the company receives. This kind of hands on equals greater customer service and a really account on who his customers feel about his product. He hasn't lost touch of what it means to be a custom rod company and it shows in the quality and beauty of his Fishing Rods.
So if you see them at an outdoor show drop in and ask for Jim Grandt.
Captain Don House
Professional Angler: Hands down the best Fishing Rods on the market, very strong and very light weight. Grandt Rods has a Warranty that no one in the market can even come close to.
First class rods and a first class company. A must have for any Angler.
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Tournament Angler and Full Time Professional Fishing Guide on Table Rock Lake.
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Specializing in Crappie and Deep clear Water Bass Fishing.
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With over 15 years of experience fishing all of the Missouri Lakes in clean and dirty water for bass and crappie.
Website: www.bransonfishingguideservice.com
Charlie Champon
Our owner, Charlie, insists on the finest styling and best feel tackle available. I, as the captain, demand the best in functionality of tackle. Aboard Mirage we have full sets of 12, 20 and 30 lb spin that we use primarily for sailfish tournaments in Florida. We have full sets of 30, 50 and 80 class to employ when we up our game to marlin or swordfish from the Bahamas to the northeast's canyons...
From my stand point having a spine that evenly distributes pull without being too soft or too hard, is essential in having an edge over the fleet when using circle hooks like we must now... There's enough backbone built in to take the steam out of even the most stubborn fish... Compared to others she truly is art.
There are other big names out there that are either too stiff with their action which can cause failure at hook setting time using circles. Others being too soft don't give you the stopping and turning power of the Grandt rods we use.
Dave Wagensomer
Professional Angler: Grandt Rods have replaced all other rods I have owned. These rods are the strongest, most sensitive rods money can buy.
The new Reserve Power Rods in the XLH70 Series are the finest rods made. Top this all off with a real "Lifetime Warranty" and these rods leave all other competitors behind.
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Saltwater light tackle guide in Key West
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Great lakes angler for over 20 years
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Tournament fishing both Walleye and Bass Circuits.
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Have qualified for regional championships in the FLW Walleye League and Bass Fishing League.
Mike Jackson
Rugged, ultra-sensitive, and a pleasure to use The entire line is powerful and very sensitive, aside from being extremely rugged.
My Grandt Rods have never let me down, in both fresh and salt water.
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Host of Mike Jackson Outdoors Radio, heard coast-to-coast on the Outdoor Sports Radio Network, and WSBC, AM-1240 in Chicago.
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Outdoors Editor for the Daily Herald, one of Chicago's major, daily newspapers. His radio show has been called "the best outdoor radio talk show in the country (Al & Ron Lindner)
Lee Bailey Jr.
Professional Angler: As a Bassmaster Elite series and FLW touring pro my rods need to hold up. Competing over 200 days per year in all types of climates my Fishing Rods take a beating.
I can always count on Grandt rods to give me the sensitivity and strength I need in my arsenal of custom Fishing Rods. When Grandt says "Follow the Leader" he means it, anything else is second rate.
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2007 Bassmaster Classic Contender
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2008 Bassmaster Elite series contender
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3-time Bassmaster classic Qualifier
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Founder ProAnglers.com
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Designer - Lure/Websites/Boat & Vehicle Wraps
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Lecturer - TV host - Author
Website: www.proanglers.com
Michael Hall
Professional Angler: My first Grandt rod was a XLH70 spinning rod Series 6'6" medium heavy I used for Carolina rigging. I was amazed at the superior quality, comfortable feel, and incredible sensitivity of the rod. The rod helped me to do well in several bass tournaments where detecting subtle bites was a key to catching the bigger bass. Today I use the Grandt XLH70, Reserve Power, and the All American Grandt series rods exclusively in all my bass tournaments. In 2005 they helped me to win the FLW Outdoors Potomac EVERSTART tournament. In 2007 they helped me to finish in the top ten for the year in the FLW STREN Northern series. With Grandt rods you will feel more bites, have a better hook to catch ratio, and have increased confidence in your ability to catch more bass.
Grandt rods have the best sensitivity of any rod that I have ever used in over 30 years of bass fishing. You can feel a bass breath on your bait. As the use of finesse baits becomes a bigger factor in catching highly pressured bass, the Grandt rods standout as the world's best. The comfort and feel of the rod is another key advantage that Grandt rods provide the angler.
The All American series is extremely lightweight and the design of the handle makes it the most comfortable of any rod that I have ever used. The Reserve Power series has incredible power in the butt of the rod where extra backbone is needed for moving fish quickly away from cover. The XLH70 series are fantastic rods with ultimate sensitivity for techniques such as Carolina rigging and using jigs. When you own and use a Grandt rod, your best will become better when it comes to success in fishing.
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Mike is a Lake Anna and Potomac River Fishing Guide
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Finished 1st Place in the August 17, 2005
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Potomac River Stren. Payout was 49,400
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Finished 9th in 2007 Potomac River Stren
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Finished 14th in 2007 Hudson River Stren
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In 2007, finished 10th in the Stren Northern Division to automatically qualify for the FLW Tour
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In 2008, competing in the FLW Tour
Website: www.mikehallfishing.com
Gale & Marvin Radtke
World Record Holder: 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.
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Gale landed this 58 1/2" musky on a Radtke's Pike Minnow on July 10, 2002. 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.
J.E. VanNatta
Professional Angler: As a tournament fisherman I require the equipment I use to provide the highest degree of performance, durability, and value that I can find.
The All American Pro and Golden Supreme Series Rods provide all of this and more. Many manufacturers design rods to catch fishermen, at Grandt Industries our rods are designed to do one thing, help you catch more fish by placing the finest, most sensitive tool available in your hands that you've ever used.
When you combine these features with the knowledge that our rods are manufactured right here in the United States of American not just assembled by mass producers, from finest materials available and with detail beyond anything else made inside, our outside of the United States of America.
When you top this all off with the industries finest Lifetime Warranty and customer service from a family owned business, well then you have a complete package that cannot be beat.
Kim Presbrey
VIP: Have caught close to 100 Muskies trolling with Grandt Rods on Lake St. Clair.
No nicks, no cuts, no breaks of anything on these rods. They are tough rods with fast tips.
Great trolling rods for big fish.
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Caught 50# musky on "Death Stick"
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Won Grandt Tarpon Tournament in 1998
Vince Bianchi
Professional Angler: This big Lake St. Clair Pretty Girl was caught on my very favorite Grandt Musky Rod. The action is Unbelievable... A super all around Musky rod. I use is to cast, jerk and also troll.
Having used all the other musky rods on the market over the years, This Grandt rod is so superior, its the only one you will ever see me musky fishing with.
Jim Built me 4 downrigger rods a few years back.. They are the envy of all the Charter boat Captains in my area of Western Lake Ontario.... The sensitivity is unreal, and the beauty of Jims feather scheme is a real eye catcher. I can hardly wait for the spring run to once again put these beauties to use.
You'll never find any better or as beautiful setups as Jims Outrigger rods.
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Manufacturer of the Glitter Bitch Bucktail
Brian Belevender
Professional Angler: When money is on the line, my line is running through a Grandt Rod. In over 40 tournaments each season, Grandt quality and workmanship gives me the confidence I need to put each fish in my boat.
Fishing is not just about how and where to catch fish, but also about the equipment I use. Finding them then hooking them up with my favorite Grandt Rod is at the top of the list.
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8 Years with Oakland County Bass Anglers
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2nd Place Lake St Clair 2004
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4th Place Final Standings 2004
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2nd Place Lake St Clair 2007
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3rd Place Final Standings 2007
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3 Years with NBAA Tournament Trail
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3rd Place Final Standings 2006
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4th Place National Championship 2006
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2nd Place Final Standings 2007
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2nd Place Lake St Clair Open 2007
Jason Slagstad
Professional Angler: 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.
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2001 angler of the year Tri R Marine - Champion boats Tournament trail
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2001 Tri R Marine Champion Boats tournament of Champions 1st place
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2001 Champion Bass Boat and Mercury Outboard
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2001 7 1st place finishes and 14 top 10 finishes
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2001 Qualified for Stratos Boats Regional
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2002 Runner up top money finisher in Wisconsin Team Circuit
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2002 4 1st place finishes 12 top 10 finishes
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2002 Qualified for 2003 Stratos Owners regional
Chris Laros
Professional Angler: I use Grandt Rods because of the durability, sensitivity and feel. These rods are great for all applications of fishing. The warranty is unmatched in the fishing industry and it allows me to fish with confidence where ever I am fishing.
I have also used these rods in Costa Rica where I caught a 23lb Jack Chrevelle on a 7MH conventional fishing rod. I do not know of any other rod that can handle a fish like that with ease.
Thanks Jim -- Your rods make me a more confident fisherman.
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Degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Science from Purdue University with a focus on Fisheries Management
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Past member of the Purdue Bass Fishing Team
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Was on the committee to start the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championships and the National College Bass Fishing Tourney
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Two top ten finishes in local tourneys in Indiana in 2007 on Lake Monroe
Swift Spaulding
Professional Angler: For the past seven years, I’ve had the opportunity to be sponsored by some of the top market names in bass Fishing Rods including names like G-Loomis, St. Croix, Falcon and All Pro.
Grandt Rods are the lightest and most sensitive Fishing Rods I’ve ever used. In my line of work you have to be able to feel every type of structure and change in the bottom in order to duplicate patterns.
Grandt rods allow me to locate those areas. The fact that they’re made in America and come with an unconditional life time warranty is second to none. It’s an honor to work with such a class organization where quality and customer satisfaction is the top priority, anything else is second rate.
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Wal-Mart BFL (1999-Present)
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Virginia Pro-Am circuit (2000-Present)
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Renegade Bassmasters (Club) (1994-Present)
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BASS Eastern and Northern Pro Trail (1999-Present)
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Foxwoods Bass Challenge Tour (2000-2002)
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Member of Professional Bass Association (PBA), Received Professional status in 1999.
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Professional Guide with Life Outdoors Unlimited.
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OUPV licensed Captain with US Coast Guard.
Cory Sornson
I wanted to personally thank you for making the best rods I have ever had the privilege to use.
They are simply unreal and so much fun to use.
A picture of a successful crappie outing using Grandt UL rods.
Thank you,
Cory Sornson
Captain Doug Schreiber
Professional Angler: Why buy Jim Grandt Rods? That's an easy one, because Jim builds a fishing rod the way I would, if I built rods.
First, Jim manufactures the finest rod components and blanks for his rods.
Second, he uses the best components and blanks when he builds his rods.
Third, no short cuts in the assembly process, just hands on U.S.A. quality.
Last and not least, lifetime warrantee. The bottom line, Jim builds rods the old way, with pride.
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Host of On The Water Adventures Fishing and Outdoors Show
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Owner of Hot Jigs and Hot Jigs Guide & Charter Service
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Host and producer of The Bite fishing show on WLUK Fox 11
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2000 Sturgeon Bay Bass Open, 15th place finish
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2002 Sturgeon Bay Bass Open, 4th place finish
www.hotjigs.com
Keith Nelson
I use Grandt Rods because once I used them I fell in love. I can feel every little tick they are so sensitive. I had a dragonfly land on my rod and with it's wings buzzing it felt like a weed whip running full throttle in my hand. I know I'm catching more fish because of the advance notice the tick of the fish hitting my lure gives me.
The battles are awesome too. I've noticed the whole rod is working for me not just the last half of the rod like with the other brands I've used. The blanks are loaded with power for great hook sets too. I have to mention how light they are. Being I troll for hours on end the heavier poles made my hands sore ,but not with a lightweight Grandt.
Oh my I almost forgot about the guides being made of titanium. I can cast much further with less effort. I'll never give up my Grandt's since my days on the water just got way more fun! I wish you could see my videos of how they are performing!
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I've fished and guided North Central Minnesota lakes.
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Pike, Walleyes, Crappies and Bluegills are my target fish.
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We do a ton of ice fishing here too since the lakes are frozen for more than 5 months a year.
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Being involved with several fishing forums has allowed me a platform to teach fishing from. There are thousands of folks I've helped.
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No tourney entries ,but fishing 200 days a year let's me keep the pulse of the fish.
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I have my own line of super small hair jigs that I personally hand tie.
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I also run a few fishing seminars through out the year.
Brad Lear
Professional Angler: 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.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Virginia BASS Regional Federation BASSMASTERS 2003
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First Place - BASS Classic - Lake Anna, VA 2003
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Big Fish Award - BASS Classic - Lake Anna - 2003
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Federated Club - Commonwealth BASS Anglers 2003
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First Place- Potomac River, 2003
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First Place- Lake Chesdin-2003
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First Place -Potomac River-2003
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Second Place-Potomac River-2003
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New Horizon Bass Anglers 2003
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First Place-Lake Gaston-2003
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First Place-Kerr Reservoir- 2003
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First Place - Potomac River- 2003
Captain Nick Karas
The perfect companions for the ultimate 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.
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TNYS guide's license and USCG Charter boat captain 25 years, specializing in sight-fishing or finesse angling.
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Outdoors columnist for NY Newsday and NY Times; Ichthyologist, Books: "The Striped Bass" and "Brook Trout".
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Fished as a press angler in the first 14 Bassmasters Classics
Website: www.saxatilischarters.com
Eric Hendricks
My hookups on fish have increased 50% since I began using Grandt rods. The sensitivity of a Grandt rod is only equaled by the artistic beauty that each rod carries.
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Outdoor Photographer - Have had photos published in several publications. I specialize in outdoor photos as well as action photos in motor sports.
Ray Hansen
Serious anglers need dependable gear designed for long life, that meets specific angling challenges under all conditions.
Grandt rods deliver every time!
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Active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers.
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Staff writer for Midwest Outdoors and Fishing Facts magazines.
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Freelance features published in over forty outdoor publications.
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Voted "Favorite Writer" by Midwest Outdoors readers in 2001.
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Frequent trips to lakes and rivers throughout the Midwest to generate material for articles.
Len Harris
My name is Len Harris. I have trout fished the streams and rivers of the Wisconsin "Driftless Area" for 48 years. I guided for 5 years but grew weary of that. I write for Midwest Outdoors Magazine and Simply Fishing Magazine. My articles and photos have appeared in Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Badger Sportsman Magazine, Wisconsin Outdoor Journal, Midwest Fly Fishing Magazine, Hatches Magazine, Far & Away and most recently I had a story and photos "Expedition Piece" in American Angler Magazine. It was called "The Driftless Heart".
I am a regular contributor to The Boscobel Dial, Crawford County Independent, Richland County Observer, and Prairie Du Chien Courier Newspapers.
I have appeared on numerous local fishing television shows.
I have spoken at many TU Chapters and was a featured speaker at the Madison Fishing Expo 2010.
I like Grandt rods because they are sensitive enough to feel the whisper of a bite from a persnickety small stream brook trout and have the backbone to turn those HUGE driftless area browns from going under log jams.
Mike Smith
My favorite fish to target are bass, both largemouth and smallmouth. Sometimes, when the bite is light, I rely on the sensitivity of my Grandt rods to catch fish.
Never have I fished with a rod with more "feel". I also count on the strength of Grandt rods when trying to put these hard fighting fish in the boat.
The warranty is unsurpassed. Whether fishing in tournaments, or fun fishing with the grandkids, I always have a Grandt rod in my hands.
Website: www.mikejacksonoutdoors.com
William Cisler

From the All American Series to EGlass and Stealth, I am proud to have my hands wrapped around Grandt Rods! These fishing rods are TRUELY the most sensitive that I have ever used. Plus, Grandt Rods are American Made and come with a Lifetime Warranty, the Best in the Business. So if you are a tournament angler or searching for dinner and want a new high quality fishing rod with superb sensitivity and dependability, check out Grant Rods and REWARD yourself with a fishing rod that will last you a lifetime!
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2002 BFL Boater Rookie of the Year
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2002 BFL Kentucky Lake Regional Champion
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2003 BFL All American Qualifier
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2009 TBF MI State Team Qualifier
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2009 TBF MI State Regional Team Champion
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Darrell Baker
A guide for over 30 years, Darrell Baker fishes Northern Illinois on the Fox Chain of Lakes and Southern Wisconsin Lakes including Lake Geneva and Lake Delavan (plus many of the other Illinois / Wisconsin border lakes) for bass, crappie, northern pike, walleye and muskies and Lake Michigan for salmon, trout and perch.
Captain Darrell produces remarkable catches where no one else can and is as unassuming and nice as you will every meet. Just recently, he has begun to receive recognition by other top-notch anglers for his amazing angling skills.
Darrell says, "Grandt Rods have set the standard for all other fishing rods to follow. When it comes to sensitivity, strength, casting distance and overall workmanship, Grandt Rods has no peers. I have been using Grandt Rods for the past ten years and I can say that, with authority, it has improved my personal strike detection by 30% or more. Grandt Rods are the only rods that a serious angler should own."
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Featured on ESPN, Outdoor Wisconsin, Midwest Outdoors and several other outdoor T.V shows including Cabela’s Sportsman’s 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 Herald, Kenosha News and the Northwest Herald.
Darrell 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, Cubby, Diawa, Yar Craft, Mercury, Minn Kota, and Hi Jack Flies and Jigs.
Website: www.darrellbakersguideservice.com
Dr. John R. Thodos
I've been fishing Grandt rods exclusively since 1986, that's 20 years of serious hardcore fishing. I've fished with his rods all over the world, Alaska, Canada, Central America, South America, Africa and the Pacific. Everything from panfish to Marlin. The action, backbone and all out engineering that goes into Grandt blanks is what it's all about. It's the rod that fights the fish, not the hook, line, reel or even angler. It all boils down to the rod.
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18',1100+lb Hammerhead shark caught on 30lb test line
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53lb(test)Muskie released-wt based on length/girth measurements
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15lb 4oz Largemouth Bass
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12lb 4oz Walleye
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12lb & 15lb Tigerfish caught on the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe on Grandt 3 piece spinning pack rod w/ 12lb test line
Craig Thaler
VIP: Grandt rods are a piece of artwork. The craftsmanship is second to none. I have fished with Fenwick, ST. Croix and Loomis, they all fished well until I fished with a Grandt rod. with the Grandt XL70 you just don't feel everything ,when the fish strikes the rod and you become one.
I have caught sharks sailfish dolphin , northern and big Muskies including five walleye's 30" plus. my biggest thrill was most recently landing a 32" walleye on a Grandt XL70.
Thank You Jim.
Mike Yeagley
Professional Angler: When the fishing is tough and money is on the line a Grandt Rod is a necessity. Grandt Rods are by far the strongest and most sensitive rods I have ever used. You can feel every little bite and they have the power to get them in the boat. Besides the rods being the strongest and most sensitive, they are made here in the USA and carry the best warranty possible, unconditional!
I am fishing the American Bass Anglers "American Fishing Tour" District #68 with good results because of the All American Pro Series by Grandt Industries. They might be the entry level of Grandt Industries but they are the top of the line for any other company. Just shows the quality of rods made by Grandt Industries.
My first time using a Grandt Rod was tough. I kept missing fish like crazy and not knowing why. I picked up a different (name brand) rod fishing the same area and could not buy a bite. Puzzled I picked back up my All American Pro Series Grandt Rod and got another bite on my first cast. This time I waited a second longer to set the hook and finally hooked into a nice bass.
I found out the problem, I have never fished a rod that was so sensitive and it took a little getting used to. Is this a bad problem? Not if you like to catch fish that others miss because they can't feel the bite, or if you can put more fish into the boat because you can feel every little bite.
Nothing compares to the quality and sensitivity of a Grandt Industry Rod, you have to try one today.
Dan Mason
Professional Angler: With the volatile waters I fish in the great lakes I need equipment that I can depend on and is as tough as the conditions I face. Jim’s All-American Series Rods are proven winners in my boat with a rare combination of unmatched sensitivity and toughness as well as being backed by the best warranty in the business Jim’s “Lifetime Warranty”.
If you are serious about catching the big ones where they live then I recommend you pick up one of Jim’s Rods from his All-American Series to his to new revolutionary Stealth Series at Grandt Industries, you will not only see the difference but “feel” the difference of the finest product on the market today.
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11 1st Place Finishes
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10 2nd Place Finishes
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11 Big Bass Awards
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42 Top 10 Finishes
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Two Time ECBA Team Of The Year 2003-2006
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3rd Place Pro Division @ Canadian Open Presented by Capital One 2008 and 11th
Website: www.danmasons.com
Jason Madigan

Grandt uses the highest quality components available for the construction of eachfishing rod which makes each rod highly sensitive and durable. All rods are made in the U.S.A. and are backed up with a lifetime warranty. BEST IN THE BUSINESS!
I own a variety of Grandt Rods for specific techniques and situations. Each rod has its place in my arsenal and fits my style of fishing perfectly. Whether I’m cranking deep ledges on Guntersville for lunker largemouth or drop shot finesse fishing on St. Clair for finicky smallmouth, I always have my hands on a Grandt Rod.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2010 Tournament Season
5th Annual NBAA St. Clair Open - 10th place
Monster Quest II, St. Clair - 3rd place
NBAA St. Clair Double Barrel Shoot Out division series - 6th place
NBAA St. Clair Sunday St. Clair Challenge division series - 6th place
NBAA Championship Qualifier
2011 Kentucky Lake
2010 Patoka Lake
2009 Houghton Lake
2008 Ohio River
Bass Fishing League
2003 Detroit River Big Bass Award
2002 Kentucky Lake Regional - 18th place
2002 BFL Michigan Division Tournament Series - 5th place
Russ Repenning
VIP: 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.
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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.
Website: www.strikebass.com
Kevin Moore
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?
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Has been fishing/guiding for Muskies in S.E. Wisconsin since 1981
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Professional musky Tournament Trail team
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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 times IN FISHERMAN MASTER ANGLER Featured in 3 outdoor articles in 2 years.
Website: www.muskiesetc.com
Spence Petros
Fishing Hall of Fame: From 7'0 Super Sensitive ultra lights for panfish, to Powerful Muskie and Tarpon taming rods, there's a high quality Grandt Rod to fit your needs.
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Spence is one of North America's most versatile and well-respected freshwater anglers; author, editor, photographer, teacher, sales rep, and veteran of hundreds of television and radio shows.
Petros has been in the fishing tackle business full-time since August, 1973, when he became the editor of Fishing Facts magazine, a position he held 22-years until their sale in 1995. Since then he has written for the top magazines in the fishing industry which include North American Fisherman, In Fisherman, Bass Pro Shop's Outdoor World, Fishing Tips & Articles, Crappie World, Bassin', Musky Hunter, and others.
In 1989 Petros was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. He was also written up in Larry Colombo's book "The Living Legends of American Sport Fishing" which profiles one hundred of the top people in the industry.
Website: www.spencepetros.com
Eddie Butts
Sensitivity is the Key. The rods are very sensitive, yet they take a beating and hold up very well.
I do a lot of vertical jigging for walleyes, and the rods account for all of my strikes.
The trolling rods don't tire me out because I'm not fighting with the rod. They are the very best!!
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I have fished the (MWC) Walleye Circuit for 10 years with great success.
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I have been in several articles featured in sporting articles in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Outdoor Times.
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I have appeared in the television show "On The Water Adventures with Captain Doug Schreiber.
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I have appeared in a television commercial for Cedar Lakes Sales.
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I am the singing voice for the "American Family Insurance" commercials. I have had my own band (The Eddie Butts Band) for several years and travel the mid-west performing.
Website: www.eddiebuttsband.com
Jeff Melsop
Professional Angler: Hello, my name is Jeff Melsop I have been using Grandt Rods for the past year, and I could not be happier. The weight and sensitivity of these rods are the best I have found in the market.
I Fish the BASS weekend series, the Wal-Mart BFL, along with many local tournament circuits.
Grandt Rods have put more money in my boat than any other rod bar none.
Brian Kucharski
Professional Angler: Why use Grandt Rods because, they are the most sensitive fishing rod on the market today. Not to mention, they come with the best warranty in the business.
No other company can match that, and Grandt Rods are also 100% U.S.A. made. Hands down, you won’t find a more durable, yet ultra sensitive fishing rod on the market !!! Using only state of the art technology, to compare a Grandt Rod to others, would just be wrong. That is like comparing grapes to pineapples, a fine wine to box wine, a Honda, to a Lamborghini!! Why you ask.... From the rod blank, down to the finest components used, everything that goes into the making of a Grandt Rod is TOP NOTCH, FIRST CLASS, SIMPLY the BEST OF THE BEST.
All graphite is run linear down the rod blank to give you the most ultimate in sensitivity. Pick up a Grandt and you will feel the difference between: mud, sand, rock, wood, weeds, bottom, and everything you have been missing. Now when mentioning all that, accompanied with awesome hook setting power... Well, using a Grandt Rod will help you to PUT MORE FISH IN THE BOAT!!! So, go out and buy yourself some Grandt Rods, for all those reasons. You will become a believer also.
Along, with his LIFETIME REPLACEMENT WARRANTY, it will be the last rod, the only time you will ever have to buy that rod again!! Simply a no brainer !! Jim is truly a genius, and way ahead of his time when it comes to the making of Grandt Rods.
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Biggest largemouth on a Grandt rod - 11 pounds 8 ounces.
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Biggest smallmouth bass on a Grandt rod - 6 pounds 2 ounces.
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Been in the money $$, in local bass clubs and various tournaments all over the country, using only Grandt rods.
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Many first place finishes, and numerous top ten finishes.
Rich Newton
Professional Angler: The superior sensitivity, quality components and unmatched durability combine to make Grandt Rods The rod to use if you are a serious angler. Couple that with the lifetime warranty and the reason to fish with Grandt Rods is obvious.
With Grandt Rods you will catch fish that you wouldn't even know were there with other rods. Every series of rods Grandt manufacturers are outstanding which is why I use multiple types.
The All American Pro Series, the Reserved power series and the E Glass cranking rods are all weapons in my arsenal that have been my key to success.
Jeff Gibson
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 "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.
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1999,2000-2 time Rose City Bassmasters Team of the Year
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Member of South Western Ontario Bass Association
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2001-5th place classic qualifier (SWOBA)
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2002-8th place classic qualifier (SWOBA)
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4th place classic finish (SWOBA)
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5th place Master Angler (SWOBA)
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2 consecutive 1st place finishes and a 2nd place out of 5 Fall Challenges (SWOBA)
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Member of Essex County Bass Anglers 2002-1st and 2nd place finishes including a Big Bass Award
Vince Weirick
I guide for the king of freshwater, Muskies... everything else is just bait. I fish with Grandt rods and can say the same… everything else is just bait!
These rods are absolutely amazing. The first time I held onto one of these pieces of art I knew I wouldn't ever throw anything else again! From fishing for muskies with light tackle and fly rod equipment to the heavy rods for big baits there is no other comparison.
The warranty is unmatched only because the craftsmanship that goes into these masterpieces is unrivaled.
Why keep having to replace lesser rods when all you need is a Grandt?
Website: www.vinceweirick.com
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Indiana Muskie Classic 1st, 3rd and 4th place finishes with fields of 80+ teams.
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Over 10 top 3 finishes in the Webster Lake Musky Club cash tournaments
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Featured article in In-Fisherman Muskie and Pike Guide 2010
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8,000 member Muskies Inc. Members Only Fishing Contest top 10 finishes of 3rd, 9th and 9th. 2006-2008
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Seminar speaking for multiple fishing organizations
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Only Indiana muskie guide promoting Fly Fishing for muskies
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Big fish winner of Webster Lake Musky Club cash tournaments 2006
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2 clients registered for Indiana Muskie of the Year 2009 with 49" fish
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Featured in many newspaper articles written by outdoor enthusiasts
Bob Simpson
The Grandt Rods provide the best combination of sensitivity, durability, and casting distance of any rod I have tried. The rods load better than any graphite rod I have every tried resulting any extra casting distance.
When your out casting with your friends it's always nice to be getting that extra 5 to ten yards more distance when you both throw the same lures. It's a simple theory. The more time your in the water the more chances the fish have to grab on. Jim Grandt refinished an heirloom Bamboo fly rod for me three years ago. It is a pleasure to fish with and looks magnificent in a display case.
I usually have one Grandt rod on my Christmas list every year.
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I have fished the (MWC) Walleye Circuit for 10 years with great success.
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I have been in several articles featured in sporting articles in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Outdoor Times.
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I have appeared in the television show On The Water Adventures with Captain Doug Schreiber.
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I have appeared in a television commercial for Cedar Lakes Sales.
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I am the singing voice for the American Family Insurance commercials. I have had my own band (The Eddie Butts Band) for several years and travel the mid-west performing.
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Visit Eddie Butts Bands Website
Bubba Ray
Professional Angler: I like 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.
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2000 Finished 1st in Red Man (BFL) Super tournament (170 entries)
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2000 Pro Am Tournament finished 10th for the year (220 teams entered)
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2002 Finished 1st in Championship Teams Circuit (175 teams entered from Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia)
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Qualified for the National Team Tournament Two years
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Qualified for the Virginia State Bass Federation Tournament sixteen years most recent years finishing 6th, 7th, and 16th with (350) entries
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Finished 1st in Big M Bassmasters four years, finished 2nd four years Mr. Bass Tournament for State of Virginia, finished 5th (202) entries
Bob Hendricks
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.
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Outdoor Writer: Contributes to Midwest Outdoors, Wisconsin Waters and Woods, Adventure Sports Outdoors, Hancock Journal Pilot, Fishing Facts.
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Field tester for hunting and fishing Equipment.
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Promotional writer.
Jim Konas
Professional Angler: 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 lightest 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.
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6 - 1st Place Finishes
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21 Top Ten Finishes
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1 - 1st Place Classic Championship
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3 Big Bass Awards
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1 Illinois Bass Federation 2nd Place Finish 8 Man Team
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1 Illinois Bass Federation 3rd Place Finish 8 Man Team
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2000 C-U Bass 7th Lake Shelbyville
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2000 C-U Bass 1st Clinton Lake Open
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2000 C-U Bass 1st Lake Shelbyville
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2002 BFL Illinois Division 7th Lake Shelbyville
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2002 BFl Illinois Division 5th Lake Shelbyville
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2002 BFL Illinois Division 13th Super Tournament Smithland Pool
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2002 Ron Ward Memorial Tournament 2nd Lake Shelbyville
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Owner and Lure Designer J.D. Lures
Bud Fields
Professional Angler: I have used practically EVERY rod on the market today but when I held a GRANDT ROD in my hands I KNEW, without a doubt, I had found the BEST rod available.
QUALITY, SENSITIVITY, DURABILITY and LIGHTNING FAST hook setting power that ALL serious anglers expect. The 100% LIFETIME WARRANTY is FANTASTIC.
Jim and Jacqueline Grandt are committed to customer satisfaction. I retired from Chrysler Corporation after 35 years of involvement in Quality Control and I DEMAND and APPRECIATE quality in the equipment I use. I find that quality in GRANDT RODS.
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Competes in 80-90 bass tournaments a year.
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Qualified for 11 consecutive KBA CLASSICS
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KBA "Dick Cope Award" recipient 2005
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KBA "BASS ANGLER of the YEAR" CLASSIC CHAMPION
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Logansport Bass Hustlers Sportsmanship Award recipient three years in a row
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"We Care" Bass Tournament Champion Team Hoosier Outdoor Writers Association Active Member
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Hunting and Fishing Instructor Public Speaker Jim "Moose" Carden's Kid's Fishing Clinic Co-Director
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Conducts deer hunting and bass fishing seminars
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Outdoor Columnist for Kokomo Perspective newspaper
Larry Erfort
I have fished Grandt Rods since 1990 and find them to be the most sensitive and strong rods I have ever used. I like to fish for a variety of species, from fresh to saltwater and wouldn't dream of using anything else.
When my time spent fishing is so precious to me, I want a fishing rod that won't let me down. There are so many styles and actions that you couldn't possibly come up short with a Grandt Rod!
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Finished 7th in the 13th annual Jim Grandt Tarpon Tournament in Costa Rica.
Kurt Dollar
Grandt Rods are the strongest and most sensitive rods I have ever used.
My first rod was an XLH70 6' - 6" Ultra light that I used for spring bass fishing. I was shocked at the strength of this rod when I caught a 9 lb. walleye with this rod, and other Ultra Light rod would have snapped like a twig, but not a Grandt rod.
Currently I fish professionally in Walleye tournaments on Lake Erie and have used Grandt Rods exclusively and would never consider another brand of rod.
Grandt Rods will definitely make you a better fisherman.
Chuck Snyder
Grandt Rods are by far the best rods I have ever had my hands on. I fish 30+ catfish tournaments a year, and at least three times a week for trophy flatheads. I need a rod that can take brutal punishment time and time again.
Grandt Rods can handle all cat fishing scenarios, from dip baiting channels, to trophy flatheads, or casting huge chunks of shad for them monster blues.
I fish the All American Pro Series DR70C, and I will never purchase another rod other than a Grandt Rod. With a true lifetime warranty and USA made, what more can you ask for? If you haven't fished a Grandt Rod yet, you haven't fished with the best!
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Personal Best Flathead of 47lbs (MWCD Lakes, OH)
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Personal Best Channel Cat of 12lbs (Killbuck Creek, OH)
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2009 TCBA Largest Flathead of the year
Bob Lesner
I have been using Grandt Rods for approximately 15 years. In both freshwater and saltwater, around North America/Central America. From brook trout to tarpon , Grandt Rods supplies me with the combination of sensitivity and power to do the job.
Jim builds a beautiful rod that because of the warranty you are not afraid to push the limits of your equipment.
Jack Ireland
I have been using Grandt rods since the mid 1990s. Without a doubt Grandt Rods meet all your fishing needs and expectations in every possible way. Need a sensitive rod to feel that soft bite that others miss, you got it.
Need the heft and strength to wrestle the big ones, you have it in the same rod. I fish large channel cats, northern pike and lake trout with the same XLH-70 rod that I use on the ocean in Costa Rica for 100 lb plus tarpon.
The sensitivity of this rod lets me feel the slightest tap on the hook that otherwise would have been missed. This results in many more hook sets and more fish to the boat. But after the hook set you need the rod to be able to handle a heavy, fighting fish in any condition of wind, waves and current.
Grandt Rods are designed and built to do this, and do so with unparralled success. Like a little flash in your rod as well, no problem, select some fancy windings and feathers and your rod is ready for the display case when you're giving it a rest.
Run into a problem with your Grandt rod, not a big deal, Grandt Rods offers unmatched warranty service, just contact them. Overall, I firmly believe Grandt Rods are the complete rods and will meet any of your fishing requirements. The only thing as good as the integrity of the rods is the integrity of Jim and Jacqueline Grandt and their staff.
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Bush pilot and guide (now retired) in the Northwest Territories, caught numerous lake trout and pike in the 20-40+ lb size.
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Several Manitoba Master Angler Awards for channel catfish and rainbow trout.
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Three time winner of the Jim Grandt Tarpon Classic in Costa Rica.
Dr. Richard Cambria
Blufin Tuna fishing in the northeast has commercial and sport fishing components to it. Casting to surface feeding fish has become one of the highlights of cape cod sportfishing. Only problem is these fish have rapidly grown in each year class to rapidly eclipse standard casting and or fly rod gear. Stories of exploded 14 wt fly rods and gnarled spin gear abound as these fish have pushed the 200 plus lb. size this year. Big time drag (up to 40 lbs!!!) and stout rods are mandatory.
Enter the Grandt Series of spin and fly rod gear. Pictured here is a 90 lb. Blufin subdued in 20 minute on the grandt 14-15 weight saltwater fly rod and fly line with 60 lb. core. Angler Dr. Richard Cambria leans the Grandt XVH and 80 lb. braid into a 125 lb. Blufin Tuna, this fish was landed and released in 30 minutes.
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