- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
New bull red pole recomendations
Posted on 2/26/22 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 2/26/22 at 2:33 pm
Looking for a new fishing pole to sight cast bulls that will be paired with a 4000 stradic. Right now leaning toward a 7 mh st croix avid inshore, but wouldn't mind spending less money. I would prefer an American made rod which narrows my choices. What other rods would y'all suggest with similar specs?
7
Posted on 2/26/22 at 2:52 pm to bocro
Bass Pro is fixing to have the Spring sale March 10 I believ, I’d hold off a bit if you can. Offshore angler is a good rod for the money, I’ve got one and the ST Croix avid inshore, haven’t used either yet.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 2:59 pm to bocro
Look at Fitzgerald Rod. I use them for for bass and reds in the marsh on baitcast and really like their sensitivity and strength.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 3:09 pm to 24nights
Definitely not in a rush. Looking to replace a medium power TFO whose reel seat got stripped after I landed a couple nice reds. Fished with my BIL's avid after, and that's why I was leaning towards the st croix.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 3:48 pm to bocro
80lb braid. Any cheap broomstick and thump on the spool. That’s how you treat big nastys
Posted on 2/26/22 at 3:58 pm to chellelsu
I'm not soaking cracked crab in a pass
eta: didn't mean to sound so pretentious. I have an old Penn 285 set up just for that. I have a couple buddies with poling skiffs who like to sneak up on them in shallow water and sight cast them, and need a rod that can cast 1/4 oz jigs accurately
eta: didn't mean to sound so pretentious. I have an old Penn 285 set up just for that. I have a couple buddies with poling skiffs who like to sneak up on them in shallow water and sight cast them, and need a rod that can cast 1/4 oz jigs accurately
This post was edited on 2/26/22 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 2/26/22 at 5:49 pm to bocro
We caught bulls after bulls the week of Thanksgiving. I was using a medium all star rod with 20lb fins windtamer on a 2500 or 3000 reel... I forgot which I grabbed. You don't need a anything bigger for reds. I use the stellar elite inshore fishing rods, $99 at bass pro and an over the counter lifetime warranty.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 5:52 pm to bocro
We caught bulls after bulls the week of Thanksgiving. I was using a medium all star rod with 20lb fins windtamer on a 2500 or 3000 reel... I forgot which I grabbed. You don't need a anything bigger for reds. I use the stellar elite inshore fishing rods, $99 at bass pro and an over the counter lifetime warranty.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 6:01 pm to bocro
My Falcon Coastal MH has caught many bulls without issue.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 6:06 pm to armsdealer
quote:
You don't need a anything bigger for reds
Way more fun on lighter gear.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 7:15 pm to elprez00
I do still have an American made lowrider, but unfortunately all falcons are made in China now
Posted on 2/26/22 at 7:29 pm to armsdealer
Once they get above 40" medium rods wear them out to the point they may not recover, especially in the summer heat.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 8:47 pm to bocro
St. Croix MH is perfect. Light enough for sight fishing, but also has strong enough backbone for the big girls. Set your drag accordingly and you'll be fine. Can't go wrong with any St. Croix.
Posted on 2/27/22 at 7:18 am to bocro
I caught 2 that size the other day with a shimano citica, med action castaway (forget model, maybe inshore)with 12lb test and a 17lb leader. It’s what I use for trout and sight casting in ponds for reds.
You don’t have to have heavy weight stuff to fish them. Especially, if you want to sight fish them. Now, you need to check your line after you catch one. I’ve been fishing them with that type of set up for years.
I use castaway and falcon coastals. My buddy has a ducre that’s nice as well
You don’t have to have heavy weight stuff to fish them. Especially, if you want to sight fish them. Now, you need to check your line after you catch one. I’ve been fishing them with that type of set up for years.
I use castaway and falcon coastals. My buddy has a ducre that’s nice as well
Posted on 2/27/22 at 12:53 pm to elprez00
quote:Have one of these as my popping cork rod. Don’t specifically target bulls but have caught quite a few on it. Nice rod for the price
My Falcon Coastal MH has caught many bulls without issue.
Posted on 2/27/22 at 3:11 pm to bocro
quote:
Once they get above 40" medium rods wear them out to the point they may not recover, especially in the summer heat.
Truth
Posted on 2/28/22 at 2:03 pm to 007mag
PSA: I came across sale on Kistler Graphite rods for $99 with promo code "99KISTLER". Gonna try their 3 power "light medium heavy" rod because they don't offer a medium heavy in a spinning rod.
Posted on 2/28/22 at 9:48 pm to bocro
quote:
Once they get above 40" medium rods wear them out to the point they may not recover, especially in the summer heat.
Good point.
Posted on 2/28/22 at 10:31 pm to bocro
quote:
What other rods would y'all suggest
7'6"-8'0" Heavy - X Heavy
Shimano Teramar
or Falcon Coastal
Can double as a Mangove Snapper/Cobia Rod
This post was edited on 2/28/22 at 10:32 pm
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News