yorke_angler 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hi Guys, can anyone reccomend me a good rod for catching salmon/whiting, maybe also small snapper. I am using a Sedona 4000FB reel. I am looking at spending around $100 and would prefer sticking to shimano but I'd be willing to give another brand a go, thanks :)my trusty ugly stick i had for 10+ years has finally started to fall apart.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 YA, if you would prefer shimano, have a look at the Starlo Stix. I dont have one, but I have heard great reports on them value for money wise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 my trusty ugly stick i had for 10+ years has finally started to fall apart.. In what way is it falling apart Yorkie?Cheaper option maybe to rebuild. Binding is relatively easy as u already have the spacings for the guides and even refitting the winch fitting should be a sinch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 my trusty ugly stick i had for 10+ years has finally started to fall apart.. In what way is it falling apart Yorkie?Cheaper option maybe to rebuild. Binding is relatively easy as u already have the spacings for the guides and even refitting the winch fitting should be a sinch!basically the guides had all rusted and a few snapped off, and the grip had chunks missing out of it.. The main tube of the rod had also started to rust..As its so old and had a good life I decided to ditch it and my mum is now using it as a stake to hold up tomato plants, lol.. ;DSo im now looking for another rod.. I have two others but I have this near new reel just sitting there so thought I'd put it to use.. ;)just out of curiosity tho, how much would it cost to repair a rod? ie, replace guides and grips? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Butters Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 my trusty ugly stick i had for 10+ years has finally started to fall apart.. Rebuild!!!!!That or i would recommend the Daiwa Tierra.. got one the other day and they are good value for money!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 i could try and rebuild it but by the looks of it i dont think it'd last too long anyways, so i think im better off just getting a new rod.. those Daiwa's do look nice, I'll check them and the starlo stix out, thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve-Bream-Fishing 4 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Daiwa's do look niceThey do go for a Daiwa ;Dstarlo stix :thumb:Just MHO ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Yorkie, what are u refering too when u say the main tube?Is it an older Ugly with an aluminium winch fitting? (Did they come out with them ???)The blank shouldnt be corroded and if not damaged in anyway would be suitable I'm sure for a rebuild. Perhaps it would be a liitle more than the $100 u want to spend, particularly if given to someone to do, but believe me, and I'm sure butters will concur, doing it yourself is not hard and the reality of it is that most of the hard work is already done for you.The rod will have already been built up on it prefered backbone (well u hope it has), all the spacings and postions are already there, so its just a case of copying what was there before. Take in the old runners for sizing as well or you may want to change the sizing and type to something else.You dont have to go to the extravagance of weaves or intricate under binding (although u may want to try it) and there is plenty of information on how to start and finish each bind.If u dont have access to some epoxying equipment, I'm sure ur local tackle store could do that part for you relatively cheaply. The buzz, u'll have from catching fish on a stick u built yourself is fantastic and makes it a little more rewarding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 starlo stix :thumb:Just MHO ;DU wanna explain your reasons LL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I,d say get 2 rods myself 1 for whiting and 1 for salmon and ruggers.A Silstar crystal tip would be a good replacement for your old rod on the salmon and ruggers and for the KG i,d be looking for something in the Tica range.Just remember you only live once and it is Xmas. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve-Bream-Fishing 4 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 starlo stix :thumb:Just MHO ;DU wanna explain your reasons LL?Sure Yobbo. I brought a Starlo Stick and used it for a while (about a year) to flick around HB and SPs, I never liked the way it cast :-\ I found I couldn't get a good distance with it and think there are better options out there . I have since purchased a Daiwa and it is much better by along way Just my personal preference Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 thanks for the advice fellas, ive decided im gonna get two rods, the daiwa's do look nice and in the size range im after so i'll give that one a go for sure.. im gonna head into one of our friendly sponsers stores to make a decision on the other, expect i'll be there for a while and no doubt i'll spend some dosh on other fishing gear while im there, lol.. ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I,d say get 2 rods myself 1 for whiting and 1 for salmon and ruggers.A Silstar crystal tip would be a good replacement for your old rod on the salmon and ruggers and for the KG i,d be looking for something in the Tica range.Just remember you only live once and it is Xmas. cheers brentonmy mum has an old silstar rod which she has had for ages! they're definately a reliable rod, will check them out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Sure Yobbo. I brought a Starlo Stick and used it for a while (about a year) to flick around HB and SPs, I never liked the way it cast :-\ I found I couldn't get a good distance with it and think there are better options out there . I have since purchased a Daiwa and it is much better by along way Just my personal preference Fair enough. I have never had one myself, they just came very highly recomended from a very, very good fisho.I bought a Daiwa Saltwater, had to re mortgage the house. Very nice to use, but I gotta say I am extremely dissapointed with the way it is finished off. (insect glued under the epoxy).I do agree on the silstars though, I use them also. Even caught a Tuna on one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Yobbo, just on ya comments about the starlo stix. Was your source referring to the first darker coloured ones or the later blue ones? I think many have echoed the thoughts of LL that the current crop were a let down compared to the predecesor. In saying that however, I believe the tournament series are are a cut above both again.Like you, I havent used either of them and am only going on what I've heard. Yorkie, best of luck with ya decision making, bet you'll be like a kid in a lollie shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Yobbo, just on ya comments about the starlo stix. Was your source referring to the first darker coloured ones or the later blue ones? I think many have echoed the thoughts of LL that the current crop were a let down compared to the predecesor. In saying that however, I believe the tournament series are are a cut above both again.Like you, I havent used either of them and am only going on what I've heard. Yorkie, best of luck with ya decision making, bet you'll be like a kid in a lollie shop.To be honest CK, I am not sure which model. Like I said, I havnt used them, and probably wont lol. YA just mentioned that he would prefer Shimano, thats why I passed on the info I was given.He is making the right decision by visiting one of the sponsors stores. They will set him up with the best outfit for his budget, and look after him price wise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Quote from Big Ash,Howdy Crewcheck this out, i've finally cracked the snapper ton on a Plastic.Boxing day while fishing with a few mates this 102cm Snapper took a liking to my Squidgy 125mm White Lightning Shad & it put on a show. this footage starts about midway through the fight, the initial onslaught has happened & i'm just upping the game, tightning the drag & working on this monster from the deep.Landed on a Shimano Symetre 4000/20lb braid on a Starlo Stix Tournament Pro Max Spinrod, anyone considering a SP setup needs to have a go of 1 of these. EnjoyCheersBigAshSeems they come highly recommended from another great fisho (pro)as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 im headin to a sponsers store tomorrow (dunno if i can name names, lol) looking at a few different rods, must admit after watchin ash's vid those starlo's look good, i got a wad of cash to burn so im not fussed atm (gotta love xmas!), just lookin for a nice all rounder rod.. let ya's know what i get.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benny 1 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 see if ya can get a snyder glas mag bream rod made up, they are great all rounder rods, which can handle all fish except for big buggas like sharks and rays lol, but seriously they are great rods, i use mine for club fishing, ya won regret it they are awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 hey guys, just thought I'd let ya know I finally got a new rod, a shimano raider 6'6 as thats all our friends at wallaroo had unfortunately, cant remember which one exactly. so far im happy with it, cant believe how light it is! I am still after a Daiwa Tierra though.. ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yobbo, just on ya comments about the starlo stix. Was your source referring to the first darker coloured ones or the later blue ones? I think many have echoed the thoughts of LL that the current crop were a let down compared to the predecesor.Dunno. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LostraliaN 0 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 MMMMMMMM.....I just got my hands on a Daiwa Tierra....havent given it a run yet tho....too hot !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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