Johnny87au Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 hey guys, Im after a rod/reel which is for light weight fish, line rating of around 8-10kg will be enough as this combo will be used for yakkas and soft plastics mainly off the rocks/beach.. Also when using soft baits do you just let the bait sit on the surface of the beach as the current will take it ? Or spin really slow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny87au Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hows this sound, mainly for soft bait jig heading.. Shimano catalina rod mixed with a Shimano Stradic CI4 2500F reel ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I've never used the rod, however I love the look and feel of the Stradic. That's a winner in my opinion. If you're going to fish from the beach, perhaps you should look at a bigger size though for better casting ability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny87au Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Well was thinking a longer rod would benefit me but im after a light and really sensitive tip, I do have the daiwa sensor surf 12 foot rod which is mainly used for bigger fish.. Any idea of a 10ft rod which will suit the needs i mentioned above or cant get one that long ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'm not the right person to ask viyt beach fishing, however i'd think you could get a decent 10ft rod to suit your needs. I was talking about perhaps looking at something larger than a 2500 stradic.. Surely the stradics come in a larger size though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hows this sound, mainly for soft bait jig heading.. Shimano catalina rod mixed with a Shimano Stradic CI4 2500F reel ?? never heard of this rod mate .. a good rod for plastics off shore/rocks which can still chuck a yakka but NOT a 2 oz sinker would be: 9ft shore spin 9ft shimano jewel 9ft t curve revolution spin 10ft daiwa seajigger the shimanos best with a 4000/5000 reel, the daiwa with a 3000/4000 reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny87au Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 seajigger looks like a good rod, tossing up between the daiwa and a shimano catana 10foot rod.. Been looking at reels and really digging the stradic 3000FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 catana is in a different class (below) the seajigger. will be a more rugged rod too. best you try a few sizes at the shop but can almost guarantee that a 2500/3000 shimano reel may be a bit too small for the rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny87au Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Looking at the prices, Catana is a better buy as its so much cheaper.. Catana: http://www.fishingtackleshop.com.au/products/Shimano-Catana-Coastline-Light-1062-Fishing-Rod.html Daiwa : http://www.fishingtackleshop.com.au/products/Daiwa-Sea-Jigger-305-Fishing-Rod-10-Foot.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny87au Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Looking at the prices, Catana is a better buy as its so much cheaper.. Catana: http://www.fishingtackleshop.com.au/products/Shimano-Catana-Coastline-Light-1062-Fishing-Rod.html Daiwa : http://www.fishingtackleshop.com.au/products/Daiwa-Sea-Jigger-305-Fishing-Rod-10-Foot.html Wish the seajigger was $200 only then that would be a awesome buy !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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