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Hey all

I'm looking for a spin rod 6'6" - 7ft., will be using a Stradic FJ 4000 with 15lb. Super PE. Hope to use it for bait fishing for inshore Snapper & casting metals & poppers for Salmon etc. in the boat.

I'm after an 6-8kg. rod with a cast weight of 10-50g., most of the rods in that class I've seen cast up to 1oz. tops.

 

Am I asking too much of the one rod ?

 

The 6-10kg. rods seem a bit heavy, but they may be the only answer. My other option would be a light jigging rod, but not keen on the slow tapers.

 

Any feedback on these rods ?

 

http://www.gloomis.com/publish/content/gloomis_2010/us/en/conventional/rods/classic_saltwater/live_bait.html

 

Nabura 67s

http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/daiwa/daiwa-rods/daiwa-rods-catalina-series-now-only-249/

 

Budget is $250, any help or ideas would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

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I don't know the ins and out of actions etc. But I do own the older Nabura 67, matched perfectly to a Certate 3000, 20LB braid. Its my local Snapper rod, mainly bait, no worries with smallish baits and 4oz's.

Handled fish to 9kg nicely and great fun.

Also dropped plastics on top of a school of 10-12kg BFT, again, great fun, and a challenge, did get busted off a few times tho :)

Salmon to 4kg throwing slugs at a school from the boat aswell.

Id say a 4000 FJ would be a bit heavy on it tho.

Did I say I love it?

 

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They look good SJ thanks.

 

I'll have to go in & have a look @ the Nabura's Ale, they look the best locally. I had a look at the specs & the Stradic is 16grams. heavier than the Certate so should be alright. Thanks.

 

Would love a Nitro Viper but they're

outside my preferred range. Most reviews reckon they're top notch, any feedback ? (Could possibly stretch the budget if they're that much better)

 

http://www.innovatorrods.com/nitro-viper.html

 

Anyone used one of the Daiwa Blast Rods ?

 

http://daiwafishing.com.au/blast-rods/

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