Thread: rod for kings to match mitchell 298

Anyone got a suggestion for a decent king rod in the 100$ range that will match up to the new Mitchell 298?

39 views and not a suggestion in sight. Lol. The reel is about 20 oz, and its on a cheapo berkley 8' big game rod currently. Its a little like slinging your lures with a 2x4. I can cast it all day, but I definitely feel it. Hoping to find something lighter with more feel.

LOL, I have an old 8' Berkley Big Game rod. I now only use it to soak sand fleas; 2x4 is a good description.

I am kind of partial to the Ugly Stick BWS 1100 series rods. I have never King fished but I have dealt with sharks and some horse Reds (30lb+) and they held up fine. Still light enough to chunk lures too.

I'm not familiar with the Mitchell 298, but I asked a similar question about a Penn 5000 series reel back in June. If I got the link figured out the thread from that question is below.

Suggestions for new rods?

J&M......is your place to go......they have great custom shelve rods for a little more then that......you won't be disappointed

Yep, just take the reel into J&M and match it to a rod.

Originally Posted by bkwathen

I'm not familiar with the Mitchell 298, but I asked a similar question about a Penn 5000 series reel back in June. If I got the link figured out the thread from that question is below.

Suggestions for new rods?

Thank you. I was looking for other threads but the search feature brought up everything that had to do with kings.

Carl and ironman, if there were a J&M's in Oklahoma I'd do just that. I don't want to wait on my next trip to use the rod and reel. I'll be using it for stripers as soon as I get it.

Hoping to find something 7'6" to 8' in a 2 piece for travel ease. Primarily for throwing lures, but occasionally drifting a CIG/ly.