Raven (Anglers International) Product Reviews and Ratings - Center Pin-Float Rods

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Brand: Raven (Anglers International)

Located in: Rods, Center Pin-Float Rods

Raven Float Rods provide excellent control when float fishing, allowing longer drifts and better hook sets. Raven rods are constructed from some of the finest graphite blanks and hardware available today. Raven is the number one choice of diehard center pin and float anglers from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest and north through Canada to Alaska. Nine models available ranging in size from 11 to 14 feet in length.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Accurate casting(6), Durable(9), Easy to transport(5), Flexible(6), Good tip action(10)

Cons:

Hard to transport(3)

Best Uses:

River fishing(10)

Describe Yourself:

Avid fisher(12)

Was this a gift?:

No(3)

Great float rod

By JDTS

from Western NY on 2/2/2011

Pros:

Durable, Good Tip Action

Best Uses:

Float fishing, Trout and salmon

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

I bought the 11' 6" version that will take 12# line. It's a little stiff for <5 lb. fish, but there's nothing better when you hook one 10+ lbs. This is the second one of this model that I've owned. The first has survived 4 very full seasons and is now my back-up or loaner when I bring a friend. Nothing negative.

15ft IM8

By Steelfshr from Utica, NY on 1/24/2011

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

I recently purchased the 15 ft. IM8 with a fixed handle. It is extremely light for it's length. It offers superior sensitivity with a great backbone. You get significantly longer drifts and can set crisp hooks at far greater distances than shorter float rods.

Good Rod, good back bone

By Rich

from left coast on 11/2/2010

Pros:

Durable

Best Uses:

Large Fish, River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

I own the 14 footer and it's been working great. It's very tough and can handle almost any steelhead and most kings.

Excellent Value and Performance

By Seanahee

from Ann Arbor, MI on 2/26/2010

Pros:

Durable, Good Tip Action, Sensitive, Tremendous Value

Cons:

Small guides for icy temp

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

Tried centerpinning for the first time last Fall and nailed a BIG lake run brown. I was hooked. Picked up this rod and a Matrix reel. Really great set-up at an excellent price. Sure, the G. Loomis float rod is better -- but it's $550. Mine's got the fixed mount which I definitely prefer. Good all around rig. Don't agonize -- buy it.

Everything I was looking for

By Dialed-in

from Alma, MI on 2/18/2010

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

Hard To Transport

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

This rod works great for float fishing the bigger rivers and it allows a great feel with instant hook sets.

well built for the price

By Joker

from Lake Michigan Tributaries on 1/18/2010

Pros:

Easy To Transport, Flexible, Sensitive

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

be careful with the high frame guides. Well built, well finished, well balanced with the islander steelheader I put on it.

Great All Around Float Rod!

By JP

from Western, NY on 12/7/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

This is a great all around float rod protects light leaders amazingly and has the backbone to put big fish in heavy flows on the shore quick. The most comparable rod I've found costs twice as much.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

great rod - good backbone, sensitive tip

By Brian L

from seattle, wa on 9/14/2009

Pros:

Durable, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

Hard To Transport

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

Really like this rod. Nice cosmetics, plenty of strength in the butt and a nice sensitive tip for mending line. A+++

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Raven IM6 Centerpin Rod - Great Rod

By coldnorthpole

from Alaska on 5/20/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

Needs better guides

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

The Raven IM6 rods are very nice.
My only complaint is the guides. They bend very easily. Other than that, very nice rod for the money.

every float fisherman should own one

By yankee builder

from colorado by way of upstate ny on 4/3/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Large Fish, River Fishing, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

this is probably the best float or drift rod for the money. i would reccomend it to anyone who fishes this way.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

What a product

By none

from Avon Lake, Ohio U.S.A. on 2/16/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

I'm new at center pin fishing for steelhead but switched from a spinning rod and will not go back. This is my first setup recomended by Erie Outfitters in Ohio and I'm hooked.I had a small problem and broke the tip section, sent it back,Raven replaced it and I was back on the water in just over a week. I'm sure I will upgrade one day and will consider Raven again.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

"Great buy for the $"

By tommybanzai

from Johnstown, PA on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

Hard To Transport

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Raven (Anglers International) Raven Float Rods:

Let me first say, that I put a lot of thought and time into purchasing my first float rod for a center pin setup. [...]. I would highly recommend stopping in if/when you get the chance and get some of these rods in your hands to actually feel what they are like. I have used this 11'6" rod with my SST3 8 times in the past 3 weeks and have never got sore arms or tired. balances out perfect and has great action in it. I'd highly recommend this rod for the price and will probably be purchasing at 13'6" or 15' sometime soon for other uses on larger streams and for longer drifts.

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