Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
G'day everyone, to cut a long story short, I broke my sienna light combo rod by accident (stupid me not even fighting a big fish). Now I am left with a sienna reel FG2500. I want to pair it with a 2-5kg, 7' rod (basically the exact same size of my original rod) without breaking the bank. There is definitely still a lot for me to learn in this space but i try to pick a rod to pair with my reel as best as i could, so here are the 3 candidates:
- Daiwa 20 Aird-X Spinning Rod 7ft 2-4kg
- Ugly Stik Gold II Spinning Rod 7ft 2 - 4kg 2 Piece
- Silstar PowerTip Spinning Rod 7ft 2-4kg (2 Piece)
Which one would u guys recommend more? Any comments or suggestions are appreciated, cheers
- Daiwa 20 Aird-X Spinning Rod 7ft 2-4kg
- Ugly Stik Gold II Spinning Rod 7ft 2 - 4kg 2 Piece
- Silstar PowerTip Spinning Rod 7ft 2-4kg (2 Piece)
Which one would u guys recommend more? Any comments or suggestions are appreciated, cheers
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Re: Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
I can definitely vouch the Daiwa Aird-X 2-4kg, 7'2 - I picked up this rod for my partner as a universal rod for when we're chasing calamari, salmon, trevally, etc.
The rod is quite light, has the great Daiwa reel seats and works beautifully when using plastics, micro-jigs, jigs, etc. Can definitely recommend for the price.
The rod is quite light, has the great Daiwa reel seats and works beautifully when using plastics, micro-jigs, jigs, etc. Can definitely recommend for the price.
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Re: Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
I believe the ugly stick and the silstar are glass rods. They're bulky and heavy, but also hard to break.
The Aird is a graphite rod I believe. Lighter, faster action, but can break easily if you are not careful.
For bait fishing, probably won't matter. But for flicking lures, the Aird is better.
The Aird is a graphite rod I believe. Lighter, faster action, but can break easily if you are not careful.
For bait fishing, probably won't matter. But for flicking lures, the Aird is better.
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Re: Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
Yea that's very true, i just want to have a kind of universal rod for a beginner like me to learn fishing with. In that case i suppose going with a graphite rod is a more sensible choice (i would do some soft plastic sometimes). I think the previous shimano viper rod is also a graphite rod so i guess the daiwa arid can replace it pretty well?
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Re: Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
Yeah I'd say go for the Aird.Godzilla wrote: ↑Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:05 pmYea that's very true, i just want to have a kind of universal rod for a beginner like me to learn fishing with. In that case i suppose going with a graphite rod is a more sensible choice (i would do some soft plastic sometimes). I think the previous shimano viper rod is also a graphite rod so i guess the daiwa arid can replace it pretty well?
Much more enjoyable fighting the fish on a graphite rod as you can feel more.
Just be careful with it. Don't let it get knocked around in the car, or drop to the ground too hard, don't bend it too much, especially the tip to mid (don't high stick / upside down "U" shape).
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No fish is worth a life, stay safe
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Re: Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
Had at blast using that 2-4kg 7'2 Aird rod this-morning, landed 20 bay trout flicking plastics from 2.5" grubs to ul 2.0" 1/16 1o.
Worked like a charm
Worked like a charm
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Re: Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
Was being indecisive and going between the ugly stick and daiwa, thinking about whether i need durability or lightness. Eventually took your advice and got the Aird yesterday, haven't got a chance to use it yet but have to say i am very happy with the purchase. Extremely stiff and super light, looking forward to putting it to good use soon.
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Re: Daiwa 20 Arid-X vs Ugly Stick Gold II vs Silstar Powertip
Keen to see what you land first on it mate!
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