4500 Baitrunner what rod?

[mazin1978]

Hi Raiders,

Im thinking about getting a Shimano Baitrunner DL 4000 for jews, kings, etc. I mainly baitfish so im thinking this will be good for that purpose? Should i go with braid or mono? 20LB braid or more?

Also what rod should i match it up with? Ive heard good things about the Silstar Crystal 6-10kg or is there anything more suitable? I will be mainly boat fishing.

My budget is around $250 for the rod and reel.

Cheers Matt

[steze]

Any 6-10kg rod would be suitable for your reel in my opinion. Mono or braid is up to you however I personally recommend braid, 20-30lb is fine for what your doing. Braid with a thin diameter of about 0.18mm will allow you to fit alot on your spool. If your going mono, 20lb would be good as well.

[mazin1978]

Cheers mate, how about a ugly stick gold 7ft 6-10KG. Are these rods any good?

[daveyb]

yep im with obey1,his on the right track

[steze]

The rod is perfectly fine. Depending on where you are fishing Id double check the length. If you decide to fish of the rocks then I would get a 10ft just to clear you from the rocks when fishing. Other then that, then the rod is perfectly fine.

[mazin1978]

Cheers mate, ill be fishing from a boat. Will go and have a look at some options today.