Roundie 0 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hey,First post, I am looking at getting another rod / reel and looking for some advise or opinions. Thinking either a Shimano baitrunner 4000, DL or the ST. Mainly for something different to what I already have, and to target snapper, mullies, etc. So basically, what rod do people think would go well with the reels, without completely breaking the bank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 gday mate!! welcome to Strike Hook.... firstly what price range are you looking round? what length? 1 piece two piece? i have a shimano terez and i love it its a wicked rod.... also have a look at the samaki range aswell, light but extremly powerful strong rods Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roundie 0 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 It would be used mostly on a boat, 1 piece, prefer $100, but would go higher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 id look at the samaki rods then around the 150 mark very good quality Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 shimano rubbish :ohmy: get yourself a trusted brand like jarvis walker. there marado bf4000 is a much higher quality piece of equipment. and its only $39. match it up with a gold series or jw international rod and you can't go wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Codey 22 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 seen mullies snapper and rays landed of the marado! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 you guys are a crack up, I actually had a look at a JW marado when in Kmart last night, fine peice of kit it is urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roundie 0 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Are you guys pulling my leg about the jarvis walker range? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Roundie stay away from the Jarvis Walker range.Im sure Kebab and Codie have landed some stunning fish on them but stick with Shimano my friend.Get yourself a T-curve say the 701 and you will never look back.Are you sure you need the baitrunner reel. Ie are you going to do a lot of live baiting for mullies. Cos baitrunner mode isnt needed for snapper fishing from a boat most of the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 If your more of a Daiwa fan and want a rod that you can throw soft plastics in the lake and also fish for snapper effortlessly from a boat then this Berkley Diablo combo is sensational value.http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rod-reel-combos/spin-combos/daiwa-diablo-snapper-spin-combo-bargain-229/And although the rod is slightly short, it will still handle west lakes mullies with ease! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roundie 0 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks, I do want to target mullies down the track, but snapper to start with, was thinking this combohttp://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rod-reel-combos/boat-jigging-combos-spin-overhead/shimano-btr4500b-baitrunner-snapper-combo-199/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Are you guys pulling my leg about the jarvis walker range?I'm a big fan of baitrunners, I've got 6 of them daiwa regal plus, okuma epix, avenger, shimano thunnus ci4, jarvis walker, outdoor expedition and honestly this reel is unbreakable. I've prob used it 50 times caught 3 big fish on it and it hasn't missed a beat. 8.2kg snapper skull dragged it in, 84cm mully demolished within 3 minutes, 40-50kg eagle ray ok that took 30mins but it did sit on the floor for 10mins of the fight. for the price there a great entry level baitrunner reel. I've dropped mine in saltwater, sand, bashed it on rocks and never once cleaned or serviced it. urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks' date=' I do want to target mullies down the track, but snapper to start with, was thinking this combohttp://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rod-reel-combos/boat-jigging-combos-spin-overhead/shimano-btr4500b-baitrunner-snapper-combo-199/[/quote']I really dont think you could go wrong with this combo!Thanks Smokeykebab for giving us the run down on the JW Marado. Sounds like a good knock about reel and some impressive captures under its belt that you really cant argue with..LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpiderPIG 8 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 39 bux for a Marado. How can you go wrong urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Penn 560 liveliner plus quantum rod, $99 drive away no more to pay! @R&A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roundie 0 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 where can you buy them for that price? bcf have the reel listed at $185, sportsfishing list it at 99, is there somewhere cheaper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Penn 560 liveliner plus quantum rod' date=' $99 drive away no more to pay! @R&A. [/quote']@Ray and Annes. Saw one there right as you walk in last thursday.They were selling the reels alone for $79 but have sold out i think. The rod actually looked ok. I'll stand corrected 'cause i didn't pay that close a look (was parked in the bike lane) but i reckon this is the one from memoryhttp://www.jarviswalker.com.au/quantum-alliance-rods.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I can vouch for the liveliner 560L it is an excellent baitrunner. Nice and smooth too. Ive had one for years and it is a very robust reel. Nothing fancy about it, it's just tough. And the drag system is pretty good for what you pay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
King Ralph 0 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I will also stand by the 560 LiveLiner.......a good bit of kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hsv884 0 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I,m an old school fisho that grew up with Penns.These liveliners are very under rated and value for money cant be beaten.bought my 560 there a couple months back for $79.Also have a couple of 760 models and theyve been bulletproof as has every other Penn ive owned,been using them for 25 years and never had to repair one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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