dustyfmoz Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I have recently purchased a calcutta TE 400. I am probably going to spool it up with 8-10kg braid (prob green platypus). I am primarily going to use it for salt water fishing, mostly on the boat, trolling, a little bit of flicking and some bottom bashing/jigging. I was wondering if there was a rod that would suit the reel and be able to fulfil all of those jobs. I have always been partial to the Silstar Crystal Tip rods, but any suggestions are welcome. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ankles Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 just like to to this site. i cant help. with a calcutta ...i run abu..7000. but wellcome ... i say a few boys out there can help you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 aboard Dusty What sort of price range are you looking at??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfmoz Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 (edited) was looking maybe up to about $250. some of the contenders i have looked at to date (but only on paper) are: t curve shimano - 10kg tyrnos med jig/troll 10-15kg sfs tekota (steve starling?) silstar crystal power tips: PC-561 CAH 8-10kg HEAVY BAITCAST PC-561SWM 8-15KG BOAT FAST TAPER PC-601TBM 6-8KG MEDIUM DOUBLE HAND OVERHEAD I am not in a rush, it would be a crying shame to have a good reel and put it on a crappy rod. Edited March 10, 2005 by dustyfmoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfmoz Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 mmmm, haven't ever bought a custom rod before. Without seeming too ignorant, aint they a bit of a hassle to organise? If I can find something off the shelf that works, being a bit lazy that would prob be the way I would go. But if he's close and not to pricey, I'll definitely have a squiz. cheers. any other suggetions still welcome though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ankles Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 hi there dustyfmoz if you came to the social day .allen glover will be there i am sure he will bring a few rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfmoz Posted March 12, 2005 Author Share Posted March 12, 2005 (edited) tried several times to send in an inquiry to the Shearwater site, but came up with an error every time. Where and when is the social day? Disregard, looked it up on the forums. Unfortunately other side of town and water tpt req'd. Time and prior commitments will prevent me from going to this one, maybe later though. Cheers anyways. Edited March 12, 2005 by dustyfmoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Target Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Send Allen a PM via this site. Its nots a hassle to get a rod that suits you, not the marketing guys. Might take a while to make, not sure on Allens workload at the moment, but to get a rod that suits your reel, line weight and fishing style certainly makes a big difference over a factory rod. If you are spending near $400 on a reel, it makes sense to get the most out of it. Also I think the factory range of rods in double handed baitcasters to suit that reel would be limited. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen glover Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I have recently purchased a calcutta TE 400. I am probably going to spool it up with 8-10kg braid (prob green platypus). I am primarily going to use it for salt water fishing, mostly on the boat, trolling, a little bit of flicking and some bottom bashing/jigging. I was wondering if there was a rod that would suit the reel and be able to fulfil all of those jobs. I have always been partial to the Silstar Crystal Tip rods, but any suggestions are welcome. Cheers. 35665[/snapback] Cant see any problems with that and Id have little probelm fitting around that price range. send me an email on aglover@shearwaterrods.com.au btw getting a custom may be a bit of a hassle to start with but its less hassle than fishing for years with something that isnt quite right A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfmoz Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 Cheers mate, email on its way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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