kbark Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'm replacing my stick for the 3rd time and am considering the Finesse Raider; Starlo Pro; and Strudwick SicStik Pro. 7 foot and either 1-3kg or 2-4kg one piece. Looking for the best rod under $200. I use it mostly for throwing sps at flathead and bream with occasional light pelagic work too. So far I like the feel of the Strudwick...any suggestions? Cheers, Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 With the Fishraider discount from Fishfinder bait and tackle, you can Pickup a Shimano T-Curve tournament spin rod and have change from $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 With the Fishraider discount from Fishfinder bait and tackle, you can Pickup a Shimano T-Curve tournament spin rod and have change from $200 I had a look at one of these....the action is quite slow. Is this ok for sps? Thought it would be harder to twitch the baits. thanks Sammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I had a look at one of these....the action is quite slow. Is this ok for sps? Thought it would be harder to twitch the baits. thanks Sammy Hi Mate, You were probably looking at the XL spin model, which is a super light stick, great for lures up to 5 grams and line classes up to 4kg.....there are plenty of other models in a faster action for use with heavier lures. I would also recommend the Starlo stix tournament pro range, the spin light and spin medium are fantastic rods that retail for a smidge under $199 and would be even cheaper with your 10% raider discount. They are fantastic rods built on 'hastings' blanks and have a crisp, fast action..i would be very happy to have one of these myself....excellent rods, much better than the blue ssx range. Tony has the Starlo stix tournament pro light spin in stock right now. Cheers Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 thanks again sam. very helpful as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 The new Starlo Litespin is a great value stick. I'm so impressed i bought 3 of them Some people compare the blank to a Miller Bream rod. Thats a pretty good wrap. Cheers Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 The new Starlo Litespin is a great value stick. I'm so impressed i bought 3 of them Some people compare the blank to a Miller Bream rod. Thats a pretty good wrap. Cheers Red that's the starlo pro litespin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Thats the one. The butt setup is not the most comfortable but the blank is very nice. Cheers Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 thanks...i'll be checking one out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 hello i reackon the starlo stix are better than the t curves i own both. i matched my with a twinpower 1000fb and it is a really nice lookin combo so what will you natch it to cheers currently a symetre 2500 but might go for something smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitcho Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'm replacing my stick for the 3rd time and am considering the Finesse Raider; Starlo Pro; and Strudwick SicStik Pro. 7 foot and either 1-3kg or 2-4kg one piece. Looking for the best rod under $200. I use it mostly for throwing sps at flathead and bream with occasional light pelagic work too. So far I like the feel of the Strudwick...any suggestions? Cheers, Kit I've been using a 7ft2 raider for a few months now, mainly throwing plastics and sx40's for bream and flathead for which its been great. Also use it a bit casting slugs and poppers for small gts, queenies and gh's, and have had no worries. would happily recommend one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyt Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 7 foot 6 shimano raider Ian Miller little old but very effective from bream to small tuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 hey, Although they're har to come by the 'revolution' series of rods are the best I've used for that price. Hope this is of help. Dougy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthegame Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 BEFORE YOU MAKE YOURE MIND UP, CHECK OUT THE STARLO PRO LITE! TOP ROD FOR THE MONEY WELL MADE CASTS WELL AND HAS A NICE ACTION. PROBABLY THE BEST VALUE PF ITS CLASS IVE SEEN FOR THE MONEY!!! CHEERS TONES What are they worth Tony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 BEFORE YOU MAKE YOURE MIND UP, CHECK OUT THE STARLO PRO LITE! TOP ROD FOR THE MONEY WELL MADE CASTS WELL AND HAS A NICE ACTION. PROBABLY THE BEST VALUE PF ITS CLASS IVE SEEN FOR THE MONEY!!! CHEERS TONES thanks tony, i had a look at one and will probably go that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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