statesquider 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Bought myself my first baitcaster the other day (100 size) that i'll be spooling with 20lb braid. So i'm looking for a two piece rod to strap it to... I'm looking for something: 1) around 6ft 2) MUST be 2 piece3) around 5-8kg4) money isn't a huge option but I'm not too keen to spend over $250ish5) to be used almost exclusively for chucking lures up to about 25gmThe only rod I can find that suits my needs so far is the Shimano Revo Inshore Barra Baitcast. I'm hunting around myself but if anyone can think of a rod that suits my needs I would be very appreciative for the suggestion :)Cheers for any suggestions but i'll just keep plugging away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1fish 0 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 G'day statesquider,Check these out I used to kept one of these in the ute when I lived in Darwin. Not a bad travel rod at all.Shimano Raider Fishing Rod - Barra Mauler Baitcaster rod 5'8" (2 piece rod)Cheers 1fish statesquider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 been quite happy with my silstar crystal pro power tip,even impressed a couple of charter operators for the cost,just over a $100 from memory its about 6'2" 6-10 kg 15-50 gram Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy2toes 0 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Check out a Shimano Jewel ive got a 6-10kg 2 peice baitcaster, bought it for cod up the river for C&R and trolling lures to 130mmbut ended up uinig it all last summer over the snapper season, which now has become my fav snapper combo,im using 20Lb braid which is plenty enough so unless u are thinking of targeting big reds i don't think there any point (just my View) im fair sure the Jewel's are a rader blandk with nicer grips , reel seat and better fuji guides and there are not to much more expensive.many stores stock them just pick up a jewel and feel the hand grip they are so comfy, better than t curves of similar size.and if u cant find what your looking for most stores will be able to order u in one to have a look at befor u buyand btw there round the 130-160 markCheers Tommy2 toes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 ended up with the Raider Barra Mauler bloody nice little rod. Feels great with the reel strapped on too, very happy indeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breambo25 1 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Just out of curiosity. Which baitcaster did you buy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Got the zillion type r. It was a bargain at the time so I couldn't say no Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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