Flathead, light jew rod

[mii11x]

Hey fellas,

As the title says, im after a nice rod for targeting flatties and for use a light jew rod.  Using plastics of course.

Last week I purchased a daiwa certate16 2500 size, planning on running 8lb braid of some brand.  Looking for a rod to match it.  I bought the reel online from coffs while it was on special, and while i was planning on running it with my gloomis nrx 802s jwr, i wouldnt have a rod for my daiwa sol2500 (series1).  I honestly dont know why people hate loomis so much?

To be brutally honest, i have been away working and have not had a chance of of trying the new certate on the loomis rod, so i cant comment on how they feel together.  

Not too fussed on brand or price.  

Its killing me being away and not being able to play with some new gear!!!

Recommend away please, i have been looking at the higher end of rods.

Cheers

Mick

Edited April 1, 2017 by mii11x

[Guest Guest123456789]

Based on your line and reel class sounds like you are planning to catch really light Jews. Sorry I can't help with a recommendation, I'd personally never use such a small reel and light line for jewies. 

[mii11x]

what would be your recommendation for flatties then mate?  This wont be my "go to" combo for jews as I have a heavier combo (stella4000fe and nrx 842s mr) to take care of that.  Call it a fun combo for jews if you like, but will predominantly be used for targeting flatties

[Guest Guest123456789]

3-6kg rod would be ideal. You're spoilt for choice there are sooo many great graphite rods out there in that category.

[tyrone07]

I have a branzino 3012H, which is matched to a Samaki C-12 gen 2 I run the 10-17lb rod but I know they do a 8-12lb and it's my favourite combo, my main Jew rod. They are roughly around $300, there is nothing wrong with the zing extremes Which you can pick up for around $200 Ihave four which I can also not fault.

[Nolongeramember]

For what you are targeting, my personal favourite is the Nitro Distance Spin. 

[Jesso]

Hi mate im no expert but im currently using a g.loomis nrx jwr 852s 8 - 12lb paired with a shimano 2500 rarenium, 8lb braid and 10lb leader. And i have landed a few jew on that outfit i have beefed the leader up to 20lb as im targeting jew in the cooler months. But i cant fault the rod hey its super sensitive but i dont need to tell you that as you have two nrxs. For me i think its perfect for flattie and jew mate.

Jesso