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DISCLAIMER!!!
"I know rods should not be bought based on their aesthetics, but instead should be bought based on performance and quality!"
That being said.....does anyone know of a rod brand/model that is a decent quality that just happens to be blue as well? Looking for a 2-piece M or MH w/ fast. I'm going to pair it with my 4500 SpinfisherV. Thanks y'all!
Berkley inshore rods are good AND blue
I just checked them out. The look great, but only come in a 1-piece. :(
I'll bet that the folks at J&M could make up one or know someone who could
I'm scared to ask what custom rods run......Quote:
Originally Posted by jollymon
The best rods wear orange & blue, just like AU.
:)
I've got a coulpe 2pc blue rods .....garcia conolon .....got to strip but they just are to nice to strip whats there......check ebay you might get lucky
or boise state.Quote:
Originally Posted by CarlF
the guy from addictive fishing show runs a carolina blue rod i believe its a Lews or something. look on youtube "Addictive Fishing" st croix has a greenish blue in the tidewater series(i love st croix)and barret custom in florida can do anything you want. back to the lews. looks like they may be quite robust as the host was smacking cobia on one particular show and tuna with mexican gulf on another. i am not familiar with lews cabelas also has a model whoopin stick which is their inhouse version of ugly stick. i actually have one set up as a surf rod in. 9'6 2 piece and i believe its a 50/50 split at the ferrel
Hey Carl I've not noticed those colors all I see is crimson and white. Just kidding but ROLL TIDE ROLL
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Originally Posted by gooseboy
Thanks Goose! I'll check those out!
Looks like Addictive Fishing uses Wright & McGill rods.
yeah, thats what it was Wright n McGill...i was in the hospital waiting area and my mind wasn't right....i don't really pay to attention to components, but the blue I remembered...hope you find something and let me know on what you pulled the trigger on...tight lines
yeah, thats what it was Wright n McGill...i was in the hospital waiting area and my mind wasn't right when i responded to your post, but at least you found the videos....i don't really pay to attention to components, but the blue I remembered...hope you find something and let me know on what you pulled the trigger on and maybe give a review, I'm always looking to add to the arsenal...tight lines
Tsunima airwave is blue 2 piece MH 8'. Have 2 of them and so far so good.
I took your advice on the Veritas rod and have been very happy with it, so I'm strongly considering the Tsunami. With the Airwave being a surf rod, do you think the handle on a 7' would be too long to reasonably use from the pier if need be?Quote:
Originally Posted by J55
There are many shades of blue....the Conolon that IronMan speaks of are a Carolina Blue - I have not seen darker blue retail 2-piece.
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=6203&stc=1http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=6204&stc=1
That is a good looking classic rod RamZ!
This was the rod when I saved it from the dump...
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=6207&stc=1
Well holler if you find some more in the dump!
Dang Ramz that looks kinda like one of mine.....the other I looked in the rod tube but didn't see the other , must be at the other end of the 9ft tube, and wasn't going to unpack it till my next trip south....
J55, do you think the handles on your Airwaves would too long for use on the pier?Quote:
Originally Posted by J55
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=6209&stc=1
Sorry, I haven't got back to you, waiting till I got a pic of the rod. Hope this helps. This is the 8' which I use on the pier, works great for me.
Find a rod that meet your needs in regards to performance, quality, size, action and its build up (one or two peice, guides, handle, etc). Then paint it the shade of blue you like. No need to settle for powder or midnight when you're looking for electric.
What sort of paint would you paint it with? Also, wouldn't you need to strip the guides off first and then put them back on?Quote:
Originally Posted by DRH
So I took J55's advice again. I went with a 7' Tsunami Airwave. Feels like it's just about perfect! I also couldn't help but grab a few extras from Tackle Direct. You know, because you've gotta spend $100 to get free shipping, and that always justifies extras! Thanks for the help and advice y'all!
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...2-img-8600.jpg
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...3-img-8601.jpg
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...4-img-8602.jpg
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...5-img-8603.jpg
What size is that Spinfisher is that, and how's the balance,
It's a 4500. It's exceptionally well balanced. I'll take a pic later after I get out of class.Quote:
Originally Posted by jollymon
Hope the Air Wave rod works as good for you as it does for me!!
Here's the best pic I can get of the balance. I think either a 3500 or a 4500 would feel nice on it, but no bigger or smaller.
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...625884-ios.jpg
J55, if it fishes as good as it feels, it will be a worth purchase indeed!