roryg

I have gone with the seabass rod after all! after looking at a few reels, the diawa 3000 reels are about the same size as a shimano 4000. if there is anything else I need to know about surf spinning please let me know!! Cheers all.

They are both nice rods, the diawa is what was recomeded but the rapala has more power and ive fallen into the trap of buying too light a rod before...that said it is exellent fun on the lighter rods. The point you make about plastics is one ive probably overlooked the diawa will allow me to flick some larger plastics if required. out of interest are there any particular metals you cast regularly? Cheers.

Hi Raiders, Im in the market for a new surf spin rod to suit the Shimano Aero 4000 reel, mainly for chucking metals on the beach chasing salmon etc over winter. I chose the reel for its high gear ratio and long cast spool design, i plan on using super slick 15lb braid. he rod to use im not too sure about yet. So far im tossing up between the: Diawa Seabass 96ML http://daiwafishing.com.au/seabass/ or Rapala Imperium S962M http://www.rapala.com.au/rapalahome/show_one_product.aspx?productgroup=Rods&iid=481 The Diawa is a lighter rod with better spec for the money but the rapala is more powerful with more cast weight also. At this stage im leaning towards the rapala, so please give me some advice and options, im trying to keep the budget to the $160 or less mark. Thanks, Rory.