ASD14 197 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hi guys,unfortunately last weekend when I was reversing my boat into my garage I snapped my whiting rod .. Anyway, so now im in the market of either buying a new one or getting one built... I want a nice, high quality rod that will be my boat "whiting" rod. Thinking of going for a PE1-2 blank, 6" length, Fuji sic guides, Fuji deluxe reel seat and solid rear grip (better for boat rod holders). SEED or Sabre are top of my list atm. Want a nice slow action.Out of the production rods, really considering the Daiwa Catalina BayJjigging Inshore (pe 1.2) felt them at R&A's and they felt great.All advice welcomed. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishingmad 306 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 pe 1-2 is a bit heavy for whiting isnt it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hugo 120 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Have a look at the Daiwa blast rods: http://daiwafishing.com.au/products/blast-rods/ The 61S- 2/3 might suit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 thanks guys, been having a look and it seems certain blanks were "lighter" than others. As in ive felt a some PE1-2 rods that have a real slow, light action and felt perfect for whiting, but others have been more suited to small snapper.. I'm happy to go lighter, just thought id start there.. my snapped rod was a daiwa generation black 2-6kg, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hugo 120 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I've been using the red Gomoku's in spin with a Diawa 2500 and the overhead with a Daiwa Pluton for whiting where there's a chance of something bigger coming along, otherwise a Shimano Bushy's bait legend "Go to" 6' 3-6kg spin rod with a 2500 daiwa reel for tinny and kayak fishing. I like these because they're all suited to leaving in a rod holder with circle hooks as well as traditional stand and deliver fishing with long shank hooks. I don't mind fishing slightly heavier gear for whiting as it gives me a sporting chance on larger stuff. For whiting, I'd spend a bit less on the rod, because thers plenty of good quality suitable ones off the shelf and lash out on a high end reel. ASD14 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well I've got a Daiwa Gekkabijin 2004 spooled with 6lb braid + Daiwa Gen black 1-3kg which I could use for whiting I guess.. Just thought its abit light on that's all.. I will keep searching, all good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 You can use the 1-3kg combo of you're fishing for shallow water whiting. If you are wanting something a bit heavier then perhaps look at a Daiwa Saltist 10kg, a G Loomis GL2 10-20lb or as mentioned a Gomuku red. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 no dramas mate. il go suss the G Loomis and Saltist. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hang on wait..check out the Saltist Bay Rubber at RA's. I have one for whiting/snaps. Absolute crazy rod its like a whiting stick but man has it got some balls for such a thin blank. I use it for snapper off my boat as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 $300 not cheap though but doubles as a snaps rod too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthy Fisher 51 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Sabre eg 140 3-5kg blank glass very tippy but plenty of bottom end stick when you need it. Been proven for many years and not overly pricey suits a 2500 to 3000 size reel, just my two bobs worth. Best of luck with the replacement SF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Cheers for feedback boys. Nikhum - yeah I have a play with it few weeks ago and felt awesome, also sussed the catalina bay jigger they had theyre too, slightly lighter action again.. might end up this direction I recon.SF - yeah that's the exact blank I was thinking of going, il go to fishermans paradise and have a look they usually got a few sabres floating around.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthy Fisher 51 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Go see Keith, he will sort you out, a rod that will last you many years, all the best with the new rod ASD14 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 For anyone who was interested,I went and had a play with a few different rods this past week and last night ended up getting the Daiwa Catalina Bayjigger. It felt amazing in the hand and it has a really nice smooth, parabolic action and was light enough for small whiting,snook, squid etc. and enough grunt down low to fish in some current / bigger lead and for bigger KGW... It has all the nice fruit, Fuji tangle free SIC guides, deluxe reel seat etc and comes with a sweet bag too!If your in the same boat as I was, go have a look.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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