Swampfisher 0 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hey fellas snapped my cheap lil rod the other weekend :c so now im in the market for somethin a lil bit better/tougher. Just wondering what you would recommend as a good allrounder something thats capable of flicking lures in rives/estuarys but can also tackle a legal size snapper from the boat. only got about $100 to spend on rod and reel at the moment but could save up to more if there's something you guys think is worth it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 samaki camo cast fella.. around the 150 mark.... light as buggery yet powerful as... and very strong... for there money awesome value.. i have 4 of them ranging from finesse luring, inshore snapps/plastics to the egi rod, i like them anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breambo25 1 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Shimano raider or starlo sticks are good graphite options and come in at around $100-$120 I think at BCF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Go the RAIDER :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Silstar Power Tip or either Crystal Power tip PC-701SWHUnbreakable somewhere between $70 - 90You didnt mention the reel type ... spin or o/head reel either or , these are bullet proof :woohoo: I still have mine and are over 20 years old, still bullet proof..... fridge and Boys Day Out 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swampfisher 0 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 probably go spin as its what im used to going into the camping store tomorrow for a look so see how I go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I've got a couple of raiders now that are great to use (as mentioned, around the $100 mark).Do you know what size you want? I'm a fan of 7 footers and 90% of the time i'd use a 2-4kg but 3-6kg is still great for flicking and handles snapper with more ease. Butt length is worth paying attention to as well as if it is too short it wont fit securely in a rod holder.I was hesitant to graphite a few years ago but couldn't be without it now. Amazing sensitivity!The best thing i could recommend is to take the reel into the shop so you can see how they pair upBest of luck mateEDIT: Just re-read the question properly. I'd hold off a little longer so you can spend a bit more on both the rod and reel. Personally i'd aim for closer to $200 if you can hold off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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