Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
Looking for something lightweight to target flatties, whiting, bream, trout etc with soft plastics and lures
Getting an inflatable boat soon so will be using out of that as well as wading shallows etc
Currently I have
10-12ft surf rods
9 ft surf spin rod
7 ft squid rod with 20lb braid
What are some good budget options and what size braid and leader should I look at
I'm thinking around the 6-7 ft with 6-10lb line
Don't want to spend more than $100-150 for the whole setup
Cheers!
Getting an inflatable boat soon so will be using out of that as well as wading shallows etc
Currently I have
10-12ft surf rods
9 ft surf spin rod
7 ft squid rod with 20lb braid
What are some good budget options and what size braid and leader should I look at
I'm thinking around the 6-7 ft with 6-10lb line
Don't want to spend more than $100-150 for the whole setup
Cheers!
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Re: Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
I run 4lb trilene ,with 10pound leader on a 1000 Sienna on a shimano Sahara, n wilsion blue steel.
Lighter the line the heavy the plastic feels n cast further...
I also have t-curve that I have not used....brand new ...might sell since I have 5plastic rods in 7ft range ...109$think I paid
Lighter the line the heavy the plastic feels n cast further...
I also have t-curve that I have not used....brand new ...might sell since I have 5plastic rods in 7ft range ...109$think I paid
To many boats kayak, helicopter , catch a fish,catch a fish
Re: Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
Yeah I'll do a bit more research and might take you up on it.bowl wrote:I run 4lb trilene ,with 10pound leader on a 1000 Sienna on a shimano Sahara, n wilsion blue steel.
Lighter the line the heavy the plastic feels n cast further...
I also have t-curve that I have not used....brand new ...might sell since I have 5plastic rods in 7ft range ...109$think I paid
Unfortunately doesn't leave much in the budget for a reel and line though
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Re: Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
Sienna 1000/2500 spooled with 6lb j braid and 6-10lb fc rock leader on a gen black itchy twitchy is my vote
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Re: Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
Spend more and get a drunk monkey and a 1000 stradic! That's my light rod for plastic n hard bodies for trout n reddies n it's absolutely banger! That being said the Abu Garcia veritas rod 1-3kg is also a very good choice!
If I'm not fishing, I'd rather be fishing!
Re: Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
Decent rod, I'm looking at this too. Well actually the 2 piece version.BIG GAV wrote:Spend more and get a drunk monkey and a 1000 stradic! That's my light rod for plastic n hard bodies for trout n reddies n it's absolutely banger! That being said the Abu Garcia veritas rod 1-3kg is also a very good choice!
Wondering what you think of it vs the 7ft? I gotta put in some decent SP time this summer for flathead & bream and can't decide between the 2 sizes.
cheers
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Re: Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
personally i'd lean more towards a 6'6" as it's more manageable in tight quarters and you don't really lose that much distance over a 7'. The line you run will have a bigger effect i reckon. Also the 2500 is probably more versatile than a 1000.
i hear good things about the pflueger trion and shakespere slingshot rods though i don't know if they fall within your budget. Abu veritas are very good also. atm i think there is a shimano catana/sienna combo deal from one of the tackle chains that's around the $100 mark.
i hear good things about the pflueger trion and shakespere slingshot rods though i don't know if they fall within your budget. Abu veritas are very good also. atm i think there is a shimano catana/sienna combo deal from one of the tackle chains that's around the $100 mark.
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Re: Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
Yo bigdan91, i recently purchased a shimano nexave 6 foot something for $69 bux down from $120, and paired it with shimano sienna 2500 thats on a super hot deal for just $30 bux. Shazam just under $100 rod and reel, ive been flicking plastic and it feels fantastic. I spooled it with 4 lb braid, with 8lb mono trace. All up 120 bux, you beauty!! Oh both rod and reel is on special atm at trellys tackle world. Im getting another one as soon as i get paid
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Re: Soft plastics/lightweight rod recommendations
I just purchased a nano cranx with a ci4 it seems a pretty good rig, even I can catch fish with it.