Softies rod
Submitted by silly on Mon, 2010-02-22 18:53
I'm looking for a new softies rod mainly for snapper fishing on the boat but also for flicking around exmouth. Something around 7' and 3-6kg probaly be suitable. Going to match it to my 3000 size daiwa. Budget around $150
Would like a G loomis or shikari but think there way over my budget... Thoughts so far are shimano stralo stix 7' 3-6kg or raider II 4-7kg, Penn Pinpoint tournament 7' 4-6kg, Rovex aluma 4-6kg ??
What others are there?
cheers
HuggyB
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Also
Shimano Raider II is also a nice rod in that budgetary range (it will match up nicely if you have a SOL).
And if it was me I'd bypass the starlo stix and get a starlo stix tournament pro - better rod, nicer colour and still in budget.
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Brody
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I still use a Starlo Stix
I still use a Starlo Stix Pro - Maxspin. Haven't found the need to spend any more money yet.
Faulkner Family
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might even pay to have a
might even pay to have a look at the for sale pages on here.all sorts of goodies show up
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H.S. Chan
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berkey dropshot, shimano
berkey dropshot, shimano steve starling range, pflueger trion, shimano sahara, some lemax range, daiwa triforce, if you dont mind 6ft, go the eupro salty fighter, awesome snapper rod but not the best for flickin placcies but will still do it as its still got a fairly soft tip.
grayzeee
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as brody here i have the
as brody here
i have the starlo maxspin 7'2" 4-7kg
i like it.
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SamC
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2nd these boys here, go the
2nd these boys here, go the Mid or Maxspin...you'll find no other rod for the price with the right action and such good componentry!
Cheers,
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silly
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cheers guys Starlo max spin
cheers guys
Starlo max spin looks the goods , does it have SIC's or alconites???
Just another question what braid does everyone use for snapper? 12lb?
damo6230
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Shimano raider
is a good rod for the price.
also have a penn tournamet 3-6 which has pulled some nice snapper/sambo and pelagics up north.
I have a sol 2000/2500 and 4000 and the 2500 handles all of the above rods and species.
The trion is a very nice rod also
I run braid from 2-6kg depending on the species
Tigh82
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Trion
I have a Pflueger Trion that i used for pinkies in the sound, fish over 750 and performed very well for there price with a Stradic. Look around and see what you like! If your in the area Oceanside does have them for a good price! Ryan and Honsu will help you out.
Aaron FNQ
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the dropshot tournament pro
the dropshot tournament pro 6-8 is a great rod up here in the tropical waters miight be to heavy but for solid snapper id imagine it would be a fantastic stick, about $175. also have a look at the st croix range you will definitely find something 4-6kg under $300
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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recommend & use!
The Pflueger Trion 3-6kg 7ft rod is awesome and under $150!
I've got a few Pflueger rods i use on my boat here for Pink Snapper on SP and use it up in Exmouth for Spangos/Goldens with SP & poppers (3-6kg 7ft model)
silly
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ok cheers guys will check
ok cheers guys
will check them out thurs night
What brand braid should i use to spool up the 3000 sol??
cheers
mako magic
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definately look at the
definately look at the starlo stix pro mid or maxspin, awesome rod for the money
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Brand.
silly quote {What brand braid should i use to spool up the 3000 sol??
Super PE braid is one of the better brands, few other to choose from also.
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HuggyB
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TD sensor
stick with the orange theme on the SOL. A raider II rod will complete the burnt orange extraveganza.
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