SquidFaceKillah 0 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Hey, I'm interested in flicking some lures about in fresh and salt water so I'm looking for a light rod (2-4 kg) by itself as I already have a good (but cheap) 8 ball bearing 2000 bait runner reel with 6lb Fins braid.. I've been told to get a Shimano Catana 7 foot rod with the cork handle in the 2-4kg range to suit what I want, and that it should be around the $50 mark, but the shops I've called or visited either only sell them in a combo or are around the $100 mark. I know it sounds cheap, but I don't want to be paying double the price for the same quality rod..my question is - does anybody know where to get that rod for around that price? OR - can anybody recommend a similar or better rod at around the same price range? ($50 - $70)thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLD SALTY 0 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Mate if you get the catana i can vouch for them for sure! had the 7 ft 2-4 kg model and used it on everything inc inshore snapper! their gold for the price, Although i don't think they make the cork handle anymore ??? SquidFaceKillah 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 If you are located in the Hills, Mt Barker Camping World/Compleat angler stock the Catana Rods.Also the Starlo Classix 722 squidgy spin light is around $70 SquidFaceKillah 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 You should be able to pick up a second hand, Ian Miller designed, Shimano Raider for around that much cash and you will not regret a cent of the money spent :woohoo: SquidFaceKillah 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SquidFaceKillah 0 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks guys! tonyb - I'll keep an eye out for a second hand Shimano Raider, but I'm not really sure where to be looking.. Phil29 - I'll give them a call to find out prices, I dont mind a bit of a drive if I have to.. and I'll have a look at a review of that rod and make a comparison..Old Salty - good to hear a good testimonial! only reason I mentioned a cork handle was because I wasn't sure of if that made a difference to the price.. thanks again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solid317 2 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 i have that exact rod and i love it. i'm not sure what the reel is but its a 1000 shimano thing that compleat angler at wallaroo had in a bargain bit cost me $20 that i put 6lb spiderwire(i think thats what it was) on. the rod was a gift from a mate so all up it cost me next to nothing but i love the thing SquidFaceKillah 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks guys! tonyb - I'll keep an eye out for a second hand Shimano Raider' date=' but I'm not really sure where to be looking.. thanks again![/quote']I picked up two in the trading section on S&H when my original 150 buck model got run over! :S :pinch: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SquidFaceKillah 0 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I picked up two in the trading section on S&H when my original 150 buck model got run over! :S :pinch: oh mate, that'd be dreadful! :pinch: I'll keep watching that section and see if something comes up.. I might get a bit impatient though and get myself something sooner solid317 - the rod just keeps sounding better.. if I dont see the Raider for a bit cheaper, that's definitely going to be my next rod! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Just chuck a wanted advert on and watch what turns up, all the guys will have their new gear from Christmas and are sure to be clearing out their old kit ;)I might even be tempted to part with one of my two spares if you get stuck SquidFaceKillah 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hey' date=' I'm interested in flicking some lures about in fresh and salt water so I'm looking for a light rod (2-4 kg) by itself as I already have a good (but cheap) 8 ball bearing 2000 bait runner reel with 6lb Fins braid.. I've been told to get a Shimano Catana 7 foot rod with the cork handle in the 2-4kg range to suit what I want, and that it should be around the $50 mark, but the shops I've called or visited either only sell them in a combo or are around the $100 mark. I know it sounds cheap, but I don't want to be paying double the price for the same quality rod..my question is - does anybody know where to get that rod for around that price? OR - can anybody recommend a similar or better rod at around the same price range? ($50 - $70)thanks! [/quote']Go to big W and get yourself a Shimano ET special Soft plastics Rod 7ft 2 piece bought mine 5 years ago and has caught plenty of fish and well in your budget SquidFaceKillah 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SquidFaceKillah 0 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 tonyb - thanks a bunch, mate! I'll get an ad up on there and do a bit of ringing/running around tomorrow and see what I can find.. hopefully won't have to take one of yours off ya southie - I'll give it a look tomorrow, luckily have the day off so I'll be able to hit a couple of those kinds of places up.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Onya mate and I see you've got the S&H trader working for you already If you get deluged with offers I'll take any spare Raiders off your hands :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FishnSnags 0 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 You should be able to pick up a second hand' date=' Ian Miller designed, Shimano Raider for around that much cash and you will not regret a cent of the money spent :woohoo:[/quote'] BCF had them 4 $89 a little while ago, might be cheaper now that xmas has passed. Picked up the 2-5kg Bass Raider and they are quality rods at a good price imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 The ET soft plastic rod is almost identical to the Catana and well within price range.I have used the Catana as well as several Starlo stix before I upgraded to better gear and all will suit very nicely for light work.If you can stretch to $100 you can pick up a new raider from Ray and Annes http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/shimano/shimano-rods/shimano-raider-finesse-bream-99/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I've owned many different outfits over the years, and I was pretty unimpressed with the Catana.Berkeley Dropshot is another cheapy which would be suitable, but for my money I would agree with TonyB and lean towards the (6'8") Rack Raider or (7'2") Bream Finnesse as a good, hard wearing and gutsy rod, while still being cheap and easy to find.These rods are a little heavier than either the Catana or the Dropshot, but as a first rod they will stand up to the knocks and bumps a little better, being far less fragile, and they are capable of muscling some much larger fish out of tight structure. Del, SquidFaceKillah and tonyb 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SquidFaceKillah 0 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 any thoughts on a Pflueger Trion rod? I'm kind of leaning towards that for the momentand thanks for all the help, guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scissors 308 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have a 1-3 Trion on a ci4.....its is nice. SquidFaceKillah 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkychicken 0 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'm with the masses: Shimano Raider or Berkely Drop Shot.I've got one of each in the 6'6" to 7', 2 to 4kg range and they're excellent.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'll second the ET 2-4kg special from big w. Flicks well for a cheap rod and i've landed 5 snapper 6-9kg on it. Paid $60 I think.. I've used it for everything from salmon to carp to whiting to redfin to snapper! Great little rod if you don't want to spend much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Daniel Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 To be honest your best off saving another week or so and getting a good quality cheapy like ranger said. Raiders and drop shots are both awesome, I was on a budget when I bought my trout outfit two years ago and depite being able to afford something better now I wouldn't even bother. I got a starlo stix 1-3kg stream spin for $75 and matched it with an shimano ELF 1000 for $120.Well worth the money and casts a 3gm lure a mile with 4lb braid! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 There is a dropshot(used once) for 40 bucks at SFS. :whistle: cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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