tentonner Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Gday all Getting a new Shimano Stradic and looking at buying a new rod to go with it. Use mostly for bottom bashing around pittwater and the harbour. Bloke who sold me the reel reckons a shimano raider would be the go. Anybody got other ideas on what other options are available as my knowledge with these things is fairly limited? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 WHAT SIZE STRADIC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have got an old raider and it has served me well the new ones are great value for money on the stradic i just got a new 3000FI from the US and was initially very dissapointed with the smoothness and excessive free play:thumbdown: stripped her down and shimmed her up and has since improved, however i would not call it 'smooth'. my point is i don't know if i got a 'friday arvo special' or they are all like this? make sure you check her out before you buy cheers bm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no mono Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 and how much do you want to spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentonner Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 WHAT SIZE STRADIC? its a 3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 its a 3000 Something with a 3-6kg rating would be the go. About 7 feet long with a shortish rear grip for flicking pastics would be perfect. Raider seem to miss this type of model... maybe try a Starlo Stix medium or heavy spin. In my experience (I have two 3000 Stellas - one normal and one HG), the reel will far out perform the lighter rods. I fish 20lb braid off them on 4-8kg custom rods for Kings and Jews. It is more about balancing the outfit. Let us know what you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM79 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Starlo Stix Tournament Pro MidSpin without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentonner Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Gday guys Thanks for the input. I'm currently considering a Wright and Mcgill spinning hybrid. The rods are from America and i've never had any experience with the brand. Just wondering if anyone has and what they think of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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