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New saltwater Rods
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:24 am
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:24 am
Need 3 or 4 new rods for trout/redfish fishing. Have used Falcon mostly in the past. Any other recs?
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Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:30 am to JackandWater
I’m kinda stuck on the Falcon coastal series.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:32 am to JackandWater
Falcons are great rods for the price. I'd look at ALX, Waterloo, St croix, kistler, cashion, edge and grandt rods, sarge customs get a good rep too.
I'm looking forward to trying out the kistler dock skipper as my next lightweight rod.
I'm looking forward to trying out the kistler dock skipper as my next lightweight rod.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 9:41 am to JackandWater
The best rod I have fished with (I didn't own it) was a G-Loomis. EX6 I think. Those are far to pricey for normal people to afford, IMO. As the others say, I think the best bang for the buck is the Falcon.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 10:07 am to JackandWater
Posted on 7/23/22 at 10:56 am to JackandWater
I still fish with ugly stiks or whatever the brand that came with my combo for the Penn Battle III. I do get in the water though…
Posted on 7/23/22 at 12:43 pm to JackandWater
I used falcon coastal in the past, but I’ve broke a few recently. I replaced them with Okuma DTR rods that I have been very happy with.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 11:01 pm to JackandWater
Budget?
Under $100, stick with falcon or St croix Triumph rods
Have $200 to spend? Look at the G Loomis E6X, TFO tacticals, St croix premier, Bull Bay rods… theres a lot of good rods in the $100-200 range
Want to try a higher end rod to see what the fuss is about? I picked up a St. Croix Legend Xtreme a couple years ago and after 2 trips added a second. They are pricey (used to be $350, but now are $600… yikes!) but I’ve debated selling a number of my other rods just to buy one or two more of the xtremes. Super sensitive, lightweight, lifetime warranty… my favorite rods to fish wish nowadays.
Under $100, stick with falcon or St croix Triumph rods
Have $200 to spend? Look at the G Loomis E6X, TFO tacticals, St croix premier, Bull Bay rods… theres a lot of good rods in the $100-200 range
Want to try a higher end rod to see what the fuss is about? I picked up a St. Croix Legend Xtreme a couple years ago and after 2 trips added a second. They are pricey (used to be $350, but now are $600… yikes!) but I’ve debated selling a number of my other rods just to buy one or two more of the xtremes. Super sensitive, lightweight, lifetime warranty… my favorite rods to fish wish nowadays.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 10:21 am to JackandWater
Kistler $250+: their jerkbait rod would be a great multipurpose inshore rod
Shimano GLF $100
Waterloo $160+
Castaway Skeleton Nano $130
I'd pick my budget and then pick one of those. If you can tell us budget, casting vs spinning, and what lures you're throwing we can make more specific recommendations on exact models.
Also the Okuma DTR someone else mentioned can often be found on great discount and are worth a look.
Shimano GLF $100
Waterloo $160+
Castaway Skeleton Nano $130
I'd pick my budget and then pick one of those. If you can tell us budget, casting vs spinning, and what lures you're throwing we can make more specific recommendations on exact models.
Also the Okuma DTR someone else mentioned can often be found on great discount and are worth a look.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 11:37 am to JackandWater
Follow Cajun Custom on FB. They have promo sales quite often.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 5:47 pm to JackandWater
I like falcons as they use fuji guides.
Been building my own rods and use the mudhole MHX blanks.
Actually better balanced than the falcons and work really well.
Been building my own rods and use the mudhole MHX blanks.
Actually better balanced than the falcons and work really well.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 9:42 pm to JackandWater
I’ve always used Penn so I stick with Penn.
I’ve found that changing brands gives inconsistent results.
“Fast” for Penn isn’t the same as “fast” for daiwa jr other brand.
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I’ve found that changing brands gives inconsistent results.
“Fast” for Penn isn’t the same as “fast” for daiwa jr other brand.
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This post was edited on 7/24/22 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 7/25/22 at 11:31 am to JackandWater
Academy H20 Rods are my main saltwater ammo. I go a lot they take a beating. Would never subject a high price rod to that abuse.
Posted on 7/25/22 at 2:14 pm to JackandWater
waterloo...great rod and backed by great customer service!
Posted on 7/26/22 at 10:24 am to JackandWater
I use falcon too.
But I've also used cajun rods for my med-heavy/heavy needs and I love them (even if they aren't made in Louisiana anymore).
One thing I'll say about both of these, the falcon is much better for finesse fishing but the piece that screws down to hold the reel on will not stay tight. The cajun is not so good for finesse fishing but does not have that problem, nor did the St. Croix I used to have.
But I've also used cajun rods for my med-heavy/heavy needs and I love them (even if they aren't made in Louisiana anymore).
One thing I'll say about both of these, the falcon is much better for finesse fishing but the piece that screws down to hold the reel on will not stay tight. The cajun is not so good for finesse fishing but does not have that problem, nor did the St. Croix I used to have.
Posted on 7/26/22 at 11:10 am to JackandWater
LINK
These. (3) 7' medium heavy casting rods with rod sox shipped to your house for $120 total. They are on the lighter side of medium heavy.
These. (3) 7' medium heavy casting rods with rod sox shipped to your house for $120 total. They are on the lighter side of medium heavy.
Posted on 7/26/22 at 5:03 pm to JackandWater
The Waterloo salinity is the best rod for the money IMO.
I have a falcon coastal and a coastal Clearwater. Both are them are nice, but the Waterloo is better.
I have a falcon coastal and a coastal Clearwater. Both are them are nice, but the Waterloo is better.
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