clemsy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi Raiders, Have any of you had any experience with a Shimano Catana Rod, the 7 foot spin? Or just those models of rods, good for beginners? Can it handle a decent sized fish? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi buddy, I have owned 3 7 foot catana 2-4kg spin sticks. Whilst they are an entry level stick, I have given my rods help over a few years and think they are a reasonable bang for your buck rod. Saying that I have broken 2 over the last month. 1 my buddy broke taming intova steel Chanel marker and the other I snaped in half at the feral. Both situations where opperator erorr. Reading shimano catalog, The latest range of Light catana spin sticks will all feature the split butt design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SnaggedAgain Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Love the rod. Broke 2 - completely my fault. The tackle shop was decent enough to replace the first one as a favor but didn't push my luck the second time. But I will surely go for a third one. The rod has a very nice feel to it. Love the wight and the cork grips. They were my 'go to' rods when the summer nights were terrible inside the house and I needed to get by the water. Bought mine for $59. Caught breams, flatties, trevallies, l.jackets, snappers & mullets with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan.widz Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hi mate I have two 2-4kg 662 catanas and one 6-8kg 701 all of which I won at a tournament and they are probaly the most used rods I have by far. I have caught a 3.5kg jewie, big stiped tuna, rat kings all on my 2-4kg stick and it has never let me down. Great rods and when I saw the price of them I was even more amazed. Cheap yet very strong and durable they also have a great feel when fighting the fish and soft tip which absorbs all the headshakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemsy Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Ah that's great to hear, I'll definitely be happy with my purchase then. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy53 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 hi mate, I have 2 * 2-4kg rod and 1 snapper rod. They're all 7 ft spin rod. I love 'em and would strongly recommend as the price is reasonable and cheap. I have snapped twice for 2-4kg rod on bonito and king. I would recommend you to use a net if you hook on decent fish and do not try to lift. You won't get tired if you spin whole day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemsy Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 How did you snap the two rods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samaka Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 really good rod i bought two snapped one in the car ,caught my biggest fish (5kg jewfish) on the other one.that was 2 years ago and it still looks like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy53 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 How did you snap the two rods? Sorry for late reply I lift up bonnie and it snapped. Another time was hooked on king and went under wharf. Afraid of losing the fish and tighten my drag then put bit of tension on rod and it snapped haha. Maybe it was the angle that rod bends. My local tackle shop was very kind enough to give me replacement From there, I have been netting most of the catch now and have been very happy with my catana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) Mate they are a great rod but just like any other rod you dont want to bend them too much. if your lifting big fish your better off using a landing net as the light action rods are not designed to lift bigger fish, in saying that its a great rod for the price tag but try to get the 2 piece rod as the one piece can be broken easily if you dont take care, Regards, Nathan Edited September 21, 2011 by beginner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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