Rod Advice
Submitted by Tradewind on Wed, 2016-01-27 15:44
Looking for some feedback on choosing a new rod
I'm looking to pair a Stradic 5k with 30lb PE2 Braid to a Rod anywhere from 6 - 7.5 foot that I can use on a boat to cast at Tuna schools or for Dollies that's got a decent cast range and strength if I hook into larger models
I'd prefer PE 1 - 3 rod so I can fit on the Stradic 4k with PE1 for tailor to flick around shores or when pulling up to a reef
If it can be used to Jig as well great, if not it's not a deal breaker
Price range up to about $350
So far i've seen the Terez 7'2 10lb - 30lb with Fast, and an X-Fast action but i'm unsure how good the casting is with that rod using PE2 with lighter Stickbaits or Twisties
Enlighten me! =)
Paj man
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Date Joined: 16/09/12
rods
I have used 2x rods which are in that ball park, a Nitro viper and a Daiwa Lateo 76MH.
The daiwa definitely flicks lure better but the nitro would be my pick for a rod which is capable of stopping big fish (daiwa is a bit bendy). Even though the Nitro is only rated to 8kg, I have hooked onto and stopped and few mack tuna around that mark and 8-10kg trev's no worries (running PE2 and 5000 twinpower). The trev's were a good fight but nevertheless, I got them boat side. The nitro was my lure rod from shore until I snapped the tip off and it became too short. The daiwa replaced the nitro for shore stuff and the nitro became my dedicated boat rod.
I think you'll struggle to find a rod that can cast well and jig well, they are pretty much 2 different ends of the scale.
aka Nick
D_d_001
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yep agree with the nitro
yep agree with the nitro viper...pick of the bunch
couple of others to look at
Azusa AES682M
FWA 8-10kg
tcurve 701 snapper
ones that can be used for jigging aswell
Majorcraft Alexander SP 63/3 or (crostage for cheaper)
cudbfishn
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Date Joined: 06/04/09
I've got one of those terez
I've got one of those terez and there not bad. It has a short butt and could be longer for casting. It's stopped some good fish. I use it as a backup plastics rod. But definately not a jigging rod.i rarely use it now days.
Tradewind
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Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for the feedback guys
Looked into the Nitro Viper 6-8kg 7'0 and liked what I saw from the reviews and recommendations and put one on order