rodog Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) Just wanted to see if anyone could recommend a good threadline rod for SP with flathead. I have been using a shinamo squidy rod 7ft light (starlo range) which is great general purpose, but finding tip is a bit soft for whipping soft plastics and hookup not great. Looking for something in $70-100 range - graphite around 7 foot - with a bit of stiffness in tip. I think there is a shinamo squidy rod in medium and heavy but hard to find anywhere in stock. bekley dropshot look Ok but again hard to find one which is not light action. Thanks in advance rohan Edited October 22, 2006 by rodog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I'm not sure for that price range....I picked up a Pflueger 7ft soft plastic 2-5kg and love it. Retails at 200 but I bought mine for 100 and have seen them around for 125. very fast action and solid base (my brother just landed a 4kilo salmon on her last week) so gets a good hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Gday mate the rod is a Pflueger Trion with High modulus graphite, i picked up mine from site sponsors ABA, for $95 on special, RRP is $199. Give ABA a call they may be able to do something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeguy Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I use a rack raider and its not a bad rod for $99 at most places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hey mate, I use Shimamo Raider Bream Finnesse 7'2 one piece for all my flattie fishing. They are whippy enough when you need to use light weights ( which is rare for flatties ) but hey have enough grunt in the but to handle the bigger fish too. There are a few differences in the blanks within the same model rods with these thins so just make sure it feels right. Priced between $120.00 and $150.00 mainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 The squidgy spin(2gm-12gm) is a little soft in the tip when you go up a little in weight for flatties try the squidgy bass(4gm-15gm) it will handle the heavier weights a bit better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizzytaylor Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Shimano Nexave 702 is a bargain for around $100.00. Nice light top end and plenty of stick down low....nice rod GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jewel Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Last season Fishrunner was using his Raider Bream finnesse for sambos and kings......... they are more than enough rod for flatties! They cast quite well on the lighter jigs too which is a bonus. All up a nice rod and very good value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madsmc Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Last season Fishrunner was using his Raider Bream finnesse for sambos and kings......... they are more than enough rod for flatties! They cast quite well on the lighter jigs too which is a bonus. All up a nice rod and very good value for money. I'll back the Raider Bream Finesse. I use the 7'6 for all my bream and flattie sessions and it's done the job beautifully. Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yep, I just picked up a Starlo stix 7'2 Squigy spin. 2-4kg Feels crisp. ill be testing it out next wkend hopefully. Cheers Tony, and good luck Rodog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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