which rod to get to match this reel?

[fishnut 0]

Hi All, Being a bit of a novice still( all things fishing), can anyone recommend a rod to match a Daiwa Saltist reel I am thinking of getting. I do the majority of my fishing from the boat and are looking to get a good quality set up and target some decent fighting fish! I guess the budget for the rod is around the $200 - $300 mark so not too sure what I would get for that sort of money and the choice is mind boggling :ohmy: Thanx Fishnut

[plankton 725]

Hey mate, is that a saltist threadline or overhead? What size is it? Could you be more specific about what fish you plan to target and how you want to fish for them? All this stuff will help people to provide you with the advice you're looking for.

[fishnut 0]

HI, The reel is the saltist overhead lever drag and probably the largest size (whichever that one is I forget the exact details) and looking at snapper as my target (but would like to consider any larger fish really) I am thinking to be able to bait fish & or soft plastics , so thanx for any help! Fishnut

[plankton 725]

Those saltist lever drags are nice looking reels, been thinking about getting one myself, but at this point I don't really have a need for one.It would make a good bait reel for snapper, livebaiting for mullies or kingies(although a big one could certainly spool you), or even trolling for tuna. Probably not the best reel for soft plastics though, working lures with reels that don't have a levelwind can be a real pain in the ass.As far as rods, personally for the sort of fishing I mentioned above it's hard to go past an ugly stik or silstar crystal power tip, good solid rods that can take a beating and work perfectly well for bait and trolling. Something in the 6'6" to 7' range rated around 15kg would match that reel well. Daiwa also make a matching rod, which I've got no experience with, but they make a good rod.

[plankton 725]

Something in the 6'6" to 7' range rated around 15kg would match that reel well.

Oops, meant to write 6' to 6'6" foot.

[fishnut 0]

Thanx Plankton, good info I may have a look at the ugly stick and certainly consider the level wind so may even change the reel choice as wellThanx Fishnut

[plankton 725]

No worries mate, happy to help. Daiwa makes a levelwind version of the Saltist overheads, it's a star drag not lever, but you don't really need a leverdrag for the type of fishing you're talking about. The Penn International baitcasters are nice as well, but don't come as large as the Saltist. The Shimano Charter Special could fit your needs as well. Probably given you too much to think about now.