Rod Recommendation for Shimano 6000 Baitrunner

[stevemid]

Hi Fishraiders,

After trading in the sailboat on a fishing boat, I made an initial investment in a set of entry level reels to get started for in-shore and near offshore fishing.

Shimano Sedona 2500

Shimano Symetre 4000

Shimano Baitrunner 6000

Shimano TLD 25 ,

The two bigger reels came with cheap rods as part of a package. Last night (on the turn of the tide) I hooked up to a 4 foot gummy shark on the Baitrunner and the Shimano Eclipse 8-12 Kg rod broke in half. So I'm looking for a replacement. My budget is $80-$120. (Sneakyfisho have a 20% off sale on rods now.) This will be my main rod for heavier spinning duties so it has to be an all-rounder. I don't want to break the next one and lose a Mulloway or a Kingfish the size of the gummy (which I did manage to land, by the way.)

I'd appreciate any recommendations

Steve

[mii11x]

Take the rod back to where you got it from or ring shimano yourself for faster service, they more than likely will replace

[boattart]

I'd certainly be taking it back and asking the question. Even if they give you credit towards an upgrade or replacement you'll never know if you don't ask.

[NaClH2OK9]

I've got my tld's matched with shimano beast masters. Very happy with the combination.

I also use silstar crystal blue tips with my bigger spin reels. Top of your budget but a nice rod imo

Agree with above Comments. shimano usually have great customer service.

[boattart]

I'd second the Silstar crystal blue tips too. But as I said even the retailer may give you a bit more of a discount knowing you bought there before and broke one. Brings the Silstar well into range.

[Guest no one]

Wilson venoms if you want to spend the cash - easily the best all round rod I've ever seen!

[stevemid]

Thanks guys,

I went to BCF Auburn looking for the silstar's but they had none suitable. I ended up with a nice ugly stick. By the way, BCF were the only one of three stores that didn't try to upsell me to a $300. rod. Well done BCF.

Steve