While I agree that the rods should not break no matter the cost. I dont however agree that a sensitive rod is not needed for bass fishing. I catch a lot of nice bass that I would never known were there if were not for braided line and high quality rods. Sometimes all you feel is the slightest little "Tick " on the line, when a bass picks up the bait. You only have that split second to set the hook before they spit it. In my experience large bass in pressured lakes are about as touchy and weary as you can get. The little guys still seem to hit like a freight train, but not the bigguns.
It is hard to explain to those that refuse to buy quality rods. Many times friends would tell me I am nuts,, that is till they used on of my good rods. Then all the sudden next time out they show up witha good rod
