nickb111 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hey Raiders, I'm looking for a new rod to cast metals and poppers off the rocks for tailor, salmon, bonito and rat kings. My requirements: •2 or 3 piece (3 piece preferred •8'6" - 9'6" long •balance a 4000 or 5000 stradic fj •somewhere in 5-10 kg line range This'd be perfect except for the $350 price tag: http://www.loxfishing.com/index.php?id_product=24&controller=product Is there anything similar? Cheers and thanks in advance. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LungFai Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Pm sent Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novicefisherman Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Penn prevail 9ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LungFai Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 SHIMANO T CURVE REVOLUTION TRAVEL 904 LB SPIN ROD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlRak Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I've got a 9' Starlo Stick Shorespin which balances to a 5000FJ Stradic pretty well and you can probably get one for about $100 if you sniff around. The rod is fine, I've used mine extensively over the last two years from the rocks, caught small jew, drummer, bream, salmon, bonnies on it but I'm not really in love with the thing. If you're happy to chuck pencil poppers and just skip them over the surface I'd actually go a 10' rod instead. Gives you some extra distance when hurling metal and it's easier to lift small pelagics with. If you want to throw big cup-faced poppers you'll need a second much heavier set-up, preferably even shorter than specified. Other options to look at are the Samaki Rods (Allure Surf/Zing). I've got a 10 footer which works well for the above species/applications and wasn't particularly expensive. Or some of the NS Seabass rods aren't super expensive and come in 9' models. Never fished one but they felt pretty good in the shop. Maybe figure out the 5 lures you think you'll use most and buy the rod based on their weight etc. Hope that doesn't confuse too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novicefisherman Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I think all the rods mention will do a good job. It all comes down to your personal preference and budget. I'm using a 9 ft 6 NS black hole cabin II . So light. Throws lures from 30-100grams. Can cast all day but it will cost you $330 from memory. I have used the t-curves which are good before buying this rod. My second outfit is a nitro surf assassin 12 ft . matched to a saragosa sw 5000. Top rod and reel if you need some clearance on high ledges or ledges with cunji around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca02 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Starlo Stix 902 shorespin 2 piece is the go. I picked mine up for $90 when they first came out, have had it for over 5+ years and has seen alot of use and abuse, caught plenty of small kings on it, bonito, salmon, tailor, mack tuna, drummer, bream etc I purchased a T curve offshore revolution 9ft, similar stick but about $150 more than the starlo stick, i actually prefer the starlo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb111 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I wouldnt be looking at throwing more than 40 grams for these fish would i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET01 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 10'6 3-5kg shimano catana coastline light. It does everything from bream to drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb111 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Mate I'm not chasing bream or drummer, but the topwater fish!!! Cheers for the help though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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