Trip this weekend = Must buy rod tomorrow!

[billthedrill]

Hey guys,

I purchased a Luvias 2506 from overseas and am looking to match it up with a rod... tomorrow! Currently running 0.8PE ygk g-soul upgrade (16lb line) with the same thickness as about a 4-6lb. Probably should of bought the rod first then matched a reel (would have probably baught a 2004 luvias)... but you live and you learn.

Ill be using it to flick plastics (and squid jigs) mainly off a boat, but would also like it to double as a land-based rod for the same purpose. I would really like to get some whip on my plastics as my current 6 footer isnt cutting it for distance casting. Hence I'm looking for something longer. Target species, bream/flathead/whiting/squid.

I have narrowed it down to 4 choices:

1. Daiwa Black Label Technical 6101mlxs - im loving the features and looks of this rod. My only issue is I have not seen it in the flesh so im not exactly sure how it feels or how it would balance with my 2506 Luvias. Anyone used one of these on a 2506 sized reel and can comment? It's a 5-12pound rating I would probably say this rod would be more suited to snapper/jewfish. Would it be slightly overkill for my 2506 luvias with 3kg drag rating?

2. G Loomis GL2 -. Saw these in the flesh was originally looking at the 7'1 3-5lb but i felt the 6'8 4-10lb balances better with my 2506. Also felt the 7'1 was a little long for my boating application.

3. Daiwa Black Label Versatile 6101lfs - 3-5lb probably more suited to my application in regards to rod rating just not liking the EVA grips I much prefer the cork grips on the technicals.

Really keen on option 1 just not sure if the 5-12 pound rating is overkill without having a feel of the rod. The G-Loomis GL2 in the 6'8 definately feels great and balances well.

Someone put me out of my misery please!

Bill

Edited April 7, 2015 by nbdshroom
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[Guest 4myson]

Sent you a PM , hope it helps .