Flattiehunter991 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hey guys im interested in getting into soft plastic fishing and wish to purchase a rod to suit, to be used in estuaries and off jettys. I was just wondering what rod you guys advise for $100 budget and what line class to look for. Also i heard that graphite is better than fiberglass but how much better is full graphite compared to composite graphite? The rods i had in mind were the Shimano Catana, Shimano Sonic Pro, SFS (BCF exclusive) and the Ugly Stick Gold. thanx in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hey guys im interested in getting into soft plastic fishing and wish to purchase a rod to suit, to be used in estuaries and off jettys. I was just wondering what rod you guys advise for $100 budget and what line class to look for. Also i heard that graphite is better than fiberglass but how much better is full graphite compared to composite graphite? The rods i had in mind were the Shimano Catana, Shimano Sonic Pro, SFS (BCF exclusive) and the Ugly Stick Gold. thanx in advance For around $100 i would be looking at Berkley Dropshots 1-3 or 2-4kg or for a touch more Pfluger Trions 2-4kg. That said the Catana is a good value rod to start of with. I might be able to help out with a cheap one. PM me if your interested. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattiehunter991 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 For around $100 i would be looking at Berkley Dropshots 1-3 or 2-4kg or for a touch more Pfluger Trions 2-4kg. That said the Catana is a good value rod to start of with. I might be able to help out with a cheap one. PM me if your interested. Cheers Chris thanx, yeh ive heard a bit about the Berkley Dropshots except i dont know any places near me that sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 thanx, yeh ive heard a bit about the Berkley Dropshots except i dont know any places near me that sell them. BCF should carry them. Their widely available. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 The Berkley or the Pflueger are both great rods at a very good price point. Look around and you should fine one for 100 bucks. Depending on where and how your fishing 4lb to 10lb braid would fit the combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattiehunter991 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) thanx guys for your replies, i checked on BCF online store but there arnt any Berkley Dropshots, but yeh they should have them in store, i will give them a ring now... update they dont sell berkley dropshot rods Edited August 31, 2008 by tripper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattiehunter991 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 i did some ringing around at local tackle stores and my selection (for the $100 and under budget) is between the Catana 701 or the Ugly stick gold 7" 2-4 kg's. What do you guys recon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 i did some ringing around at local tackle stores and my selection (for the $100 and under budget) is between the Catana 701 or the Ugly stick gold 7" 2-4 kg's. What do you guys recon? Catana......or you can have my 2 piece Catana for $45. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Fijac Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Mate the pflueger trion 4-10lb rod is a gem. Should definitely consider it. I got one online for under 100 bucks. Check it out if you can find one- IM-8 graphite, light as a feather and can handle a bit of hard work. I got it matched to a shimano sensilte 1500mg (japanese model) with 4lb fireline. Nice little combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 hey tripper you can have my strudwick sicstik 7' 1-3kg for $40 pm me if you want. cheers, Byron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigg Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Go the Catana The money you save on the rod put towards a better reel I have 2x 2 peice Catanas and love them. Have even landed legal kings on them Just my 2c worth Cheers Wigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 pflueger trion!!! mine was $100 at bcf and it is dynamite!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattiehunter991 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 sounds good guys, thanks for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaka Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Mate spend $20-$30 extra and get yourself a Team Daiwa Tierra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Ring the site sponsor Tony @ Fishfinder bait and tackle... he will sort you out with a Berkely dropshot for $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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