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Looking to get a new rod
Posted on 8/14/13 at 11:15 am
Posted on 8/14/13 at 11:15 am
I'm looking for a good speck/red rod, 7ft or 7.6ft medium action. I saw some Waterloo Rods at academy, but don't know much about them. Any suggestions?
This post was edited on 8/14/13 at 11:16 am
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Posted on 8/14/13 at 11:19 am to lsufisherman
Get you a St. Croix, a Falcon or a G Loomis if you're feeling ballery
Posted on 8/14/13 at 11:20 am to lsufisherman
A guy I work with had some dude in Denham make him a custom rod and I like it a lot.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 11:23 am to lsufisherman
Kajun limb custom rods.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 11:23 am to lsufisherman
Falcon Coastal
Posted on 8/14/13 at 11:39 am to lsufisherman
How much you lookin to spend
Posted on 8/14/13 at 11:41 am to lsufisherman
I'm telling you dude,everybody going to suggest what they have. Some ar eold as shite and really don't know what they're missing with some of the new rods coming out now.
My favorite right now is the Abu Garcia Veritas microguide rod.Thing is a freaking beast on the Causeway hauling up those big trout.
In depth review.
My favorite right now is the Abu Garcia Veritas microguide rod.Thing is a freaking beast on the Causeway hauling up those big trout.
In depth review.
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 1:42 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 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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