The Truth About Googan Squad Rods - Gold Series Go-To Complete Review

Here are my thoughts regarding the Googan squad gold series fishing rods. I hope this helps you make a better purchase decision if you're considering buying one of these.

~Eric

0:00 What I put the rod through
1:39 Rod specs
2:46 Weight
3:19 Guides
3:53 Locking reel nut
5:27 Grip shape
7:02 Fighting power
8:02 Castability
9:07 Breaking rumors
11:43 Finish wearing down
14:06 Logo falling off
14:45 Hook keeper issues
15:59 Grips wearing out
17:08 Should you get one?

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[JMHuze]

I dipped my toe in the water with the Gold series Go-To and Muscle. They were shipped separate, wrapped in bubble wrap in heavy duty tubes (couldn't believe they didn't try to save on shipping and put two rods in one tube - great job Karl's!). Since then, I have picked up the Gold series Reaction and Twitch and picked up the Green series Finesse as a free add-on with the recent Karl's sale. All rods were shipped with sufficient wrapping and heavy duty tubes. I haven't had any issue with any of the rods at all, including the grips. I fish freshwater from a kayak and haven't had issues with castability or ergonomics and have caught a ton of fish with them. Previous rods included some Ugly Sticks and some KastKing models and when I started with the Googan rods, I found I was setting the hook on riprap, rocks, logs, etc. that I hadn't felt through my previous rods. Definitely more sensitivity than I had experience with. I am excited to see the new reels and would LOVE more info on the new Elite series rods that were recently hinted at.

[Tightt]

Also, if you wax your rod with car wax (quick spray or actual wax) it will help protect your rod. Also, you can seal cork with either polyurethane or actual cork sealer. I have used both and prefer polyurethane. It lasts a lot longer and it makes your cork look really rich in color.

[fishingwithaaron]

Ordered go to now. Loved the muscle and can’t wait till the go to comes in.

[WiggyShowtime]

Thank you for such great details and honesty

[donsisco]

I've been looking at them for awhile, Great Job

[mattnguyen]

one of my favorite rods. I hope they make a bfs version!

[shortiehannya]

I came here to see your review and when you mention the shop Karl's military discount, I immediately hit that subscribe button. 1) you're from my homestate 2) you saving me money 3) you gave me an honest review, you got a new subscriber and my loyalty lol Tight lines bro

[classicamericanoldman]

My first gold go to broke as well....shipped me a new one in 3 days...

[Ethan_llll]

I had one that came in broken but they sent me a new one pretty quickly

[rachelredding]

I’ve had mine for about a year and I have loved it but the other day I was casting and right when I went to cast it snapped at the base of it and I had never stepped on it or anything like that. Very shocked and surprised about it because it had been a great rod.

[danielarias]

Had mine for a year. Mine broke in two places with a single cast last night. Was extremely annoyed, because the first one broke with my forth cast of ever having it.

[fishingwithaaron]

Got a muscle rod and it’s been epic so far.

[UlyssesF.]

What happened to your friend 100% confirms everything for me. Same thing happened with both my googan go-to rods. I would take so much care for these rods (rodsleeves) and everything with how expensive they are.

[christopherromero]

Great rod and company. Definitely my favorite rod of all time. I use mine all the time and have caught hundreds of fish ranging from crappie to 20lb blue catfish. I will never shop around for another brand. By the way great review.

[OldLadyAngler]

Wow.... can't believe the logo badge came off so quickly. It's a small thing but it's those small attentions to detail that set manufacturers apart. Does that long handle get in the way when you're in the kayak?

[roosterdope]

I’ve snapped 2 Googan rods. Not going for a 3rd ever again

[awesum]

I experienced a Googan rod breaking it on first fish set. Set the hook on 15inch bass and on the flip 8 inches snapped off the tip. I messaged Karls and new one was shipped that same day. They took care of it instantly! I had 2 rods that came together. 1 goto casting the other the finesse spinning. The casting has no issue the finesse was the one that snapped.

[shawnlaughlin]

thats the reason i have gone to all eva grips when i build myself a rod

[noahvalencia]

Comes with a 3 year warranty tho doesn’t it? Maybe contact them about the logo falling off and the grips deteriorating

[luckylucky]

I have the green go to rod and it's a solid rod I love it. How ever if you look up Becca fishing channel she did break one of her gold series rod mind you she was fishing off a high bridge.. if she hasn't taken that video down. With that said I so far haven't had any with my rod... Mind you to my knowledge the only rod on the market that claims there rod is unbreakable is uglystick..