What blank/length would you choose for a live bait and snobbling king rod? I'd like to get one put together-might as well get started on it...
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What blank/length would you choose for a live bait and snobbling king rod? I'd like to get one put together-might as well get started on it...
I like a 8 to 8 1/2 foot medium heavy with a fast taper (15#-25# class)
Any particular brand that you favor?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pier#r
Seeker & Lamiglass have been around for awhile ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by david lea
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pier#r
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...27-sale-13704/
I hear rainshadow mentioned a lot?
Thank you Bill, I thought you might have bought that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
No, been trying to find 2 pc for travel purposes in the future.....most likely will travel as always....although this trip going home alone ,the rod tube was inside with me instead of up on the roof rack
RainShadow RX6 or RX7 - both have 2 piece options in the weight class you are looking for. I have not built one yet - but will before fall. They were recommended by my rod building group as a 2 piece light weight King rod.....
I have my favorite 2 pc king rod already.....hasn't failed me yet.....old school conolon.....been getting a few up here, just need to fish them, couple Fenwick's look interesting.....debating on rewrapping? Might have already been done on a few guides?.....maybe make a trip to J&M for advice.....John sure was right about the treasure I fish with now
I have a Lews 600 reel any suggestions on a rod. I plan on using this rig as a general purpose rod. Wanting to hook into something big hopefully.
I saw several new rods this spring that had large OD boat guides for the stripper and 2nd guide - and then the high rise Fuji single foot to the choker - looked sharp. I'm gonna wrap a few before fall to see how they do. I would imagine it's a cost factor cause the big diameter high rise are big $$.
Is that the Lews SC600?Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyniron
http://www.tackledirect.com/lews-sc6...cast-reel.html
What's your price point for a rod?
look for something in the 15#-25# class at about 9 to 12 feet...
Yes it is Pier#r, held 400 yards of 20lb braid
Pricewise 125ish maybe?? I don't know. If it grabs my attention and it's over 125 I'll probably have to buy it.
That's a pretty good budget to get you a decent rod.
Shop around ;-)
This thread should give you some ideas...
Best surf (conventional) casting rod under $150.00 - Main Forum - SurfTalk
Since you're running 20# braid you may want to concentrate on the 15#-30# class for throwing 1 to 5 ounces like the Bass Pro Offshore Angler 11 foot Powerstik...
Offshore Angler Power Stick Surf Spinning Rod | Bass Pro Shops
You may find the 12 footers in the 20# -40# class a bit stiff and heavy for that reel.
get you a G Loomis IMX or St. Croix Legend then ;-) LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Flyniron
Holy snapper those are out of my price range just by a little bit. St. Croix don't mess around. I think I'm going to stop by a bass pro on the way down.
I think Ill start a go fund me or a fundraiser.
I understand someone might want to build a rod just because but I have found I can buy a pre built rod just as cheap or cheaper. I have some custom built rods but I am not sure why.