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re: Looking to get a new rod
Posted on 8/14/13 at 12:26 pm to lsufisherman
Posted on 8/14/13 at 12:26 pm to lsufisherman
Try Bowie's they were handling them after the Sportsman Show. I like them a lot but they're for baitcast reels.
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Posted on 8/14/13 at 12:57 pm to meauxjeaux2
I've got Abu Garica Vendettas. Can't complain except for the butt has an aluminum cap on it which slides any time you try to rest the rods in the boat. It's kind of a pain in the arse.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 1:19 pm to KG6
quote:huh?
except for the butt has an aluminum cap on it which slides any time you try to rest the rods in the boat
I really don't understand what you're trying to say.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 1:27 pm to lsufisherman
Obviously, as mentioned previously, everyone will be just recommending what they currently have.
A few of the spinning rods I own:
St. Croix Mojo Inshore
Shimano Teramar
TTF Gundog
Hurricane Calico Jack
Cabela's Tourney Trail IM6
The TTF and Hurricane stay on the rack as backups- not a fan of the TTF's Stainless guides (the sound of the braid running across them is aggravating) and the Hurricane's reel seat doesn't tighten down well.
Out of them all, the best bargain rod would be the Cabela's Tourney Trail- I have one and I bought my son one as well; good action, solid rods. I broke one a couple weeks back and just went into Cabela's and exchanged it for a new one, no questions asked.
The St. Croix is a ML, but has a great backbone- I have caught reds up to 32" on it without issue. Not completely sold on the split grip design, but it's not bad.
Can't go wrong with the Shimano either- the Medium I have has become my go to rod for topwaters and jerkbaits. I'd buy another.
Hope that helps. I have tried the Abu Garcia Vendetta- a stiffer medium action rod than most- but I returned it after noticing the tip was cracked, so I wasn't able to try it out on the water.
A few of the spinning rods I own:
St. Croix Mojo Inshore
Shimano Teramar
TTF Gundog
Hurricane Calico Jack
Cabela's Tourney Trail IM6
The TTF and Hurricane stay on the rack as backups- not a fan of the TTF's Stainless guides (the sound of the braid running across them is aggravating) and the Hurricane's reel seat doesn't tighten down well.
Out of them all, the best bargain rod would be the Cabela's Tourney Trail- I have one and I bought my son one as well; good action, solid rods. I broke one a couple weeks back and just went into Cabela's and exchanged it for a new one, no questions asked.
The St. Croix is a ML, but has a great backbone- I have caught reds up to 32" on it without issue. Not completely sold on the split grip design, but it's not bad.
Can't go wrong with the Shimano either- the Medium I have has become my go to rod for topwaters and jerkbaits. I'd buy another.
Hope that helps. I have tried the Abu Garcia Vendetta- a stiffer medium action rod than most- but I returned it after noticing the tip was cracked, so I wasn't able to try it out on the water.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 1:32 pm to LSU Tigershark
quote:those look pretty cool. what the price for those?
Friend of mine builds really nice custom rods. Geauxrods.com
He can make it any way you want. Can even use the microwave guides if you want them.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 1:42 pm to lsufisherman
Seriously...look at the Powell endurance 775. Heavy cranking, bigger fish, long casts...it's worth every penny. $160
Posted on 8/14/13 at 2:07 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
those look pretty cool. what the price for those?
$150-175 usually
Posted on 8/14/13 at 2:24 pm to LSU Tigershark
Falcon or shimnao Crucial! Why? Cause it what I fish with
Posted on 8/14/13 at 2:45 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:
meauxjeaux2
what size box are those specs in, 20 qt?
jk, good looking haul
Posted on 8/14/13 at 2:50 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:
I really don't understand what you're trying to say.
If I try to lean the rod up on my shoulder or on the console to change baits or something, sometimes it will slide out because of the red cap on the rod butt. I'd rather it be cork, or rubber.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 4:36 pm to nahtanojc
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Shimano Teramar
I've had one for years and it is my absolute favorite. I'm building a custom rod now, we'll see if it replaces it
Posted on 8/14/13 at 7:12 pm to lsufisherman
I bought a nice St. Croix from Gus tackle in Slidell the other day...a good rod makes all the difference...
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