thefunkychicken

Sounds like a good purchase.That Wilson rod should both cast and fight well.Tight lines.

Gday.I've finally finished a rod for myself - just as the warm weather is leaving us.After reading all the success with Yellowfin Whiting, I thought I'd knock myself up a long and light rod for targeting Whiting, Tommies, Salmon Trout and Squid from the rocks or shallow waters.MHX 2pc Graphite Spin 9’6” 4-8lbIt matches up nicely with my 2000 Sol which I just wound into the reel seat. When this crappy weather has passed, hopefully I’ll get the chance to give it a flick.Cheers.

Gday.The guides are the things that the line runs through from the reel to the tip of the rod...Nah just joking!They're just bottom end ATC guides mate. I didn't want to go nuts on the $$$ for this rod as Whiting, Squid and Tommies aren't going to throw down blisteringly long runs that necessitate higher-spec guides when using light braid.Hopefully when this weather clears through I'll give the rod a test run and post up the results.Cheers.

NiceWhat are the guides?

good looking stick buddy love the long,light rods for that sort of work myself nice choice

You've built some nice rods mate.

Thanks for the info. My curiosities are now satisfied. I can read the weekend fishing articles with the confidence that the author does know about his subject matter.Greg is the gentleman I was referring to about being a bottomless pit of wisdom - and a really lovely bloke to boot.As for the weekday reports: I'll no longer read them. When I feel like going fishing now, I'll just stab my finger down on a map and commit to fishing that location - even if it's nowhere near water. I'll also pack my tacklebag with my eyes shut.Cheers.

G'day.Just to make it clear: I wasn't impugning Jon Huie's fishing write-ups, merely respectfully inquiring as to who he actually was and thus his depth of expertise.But, as has been mentioned, I reckon the best info comes from where we are right now.Cheers. Tight lines.

Gday.I started out with the gold old favourite: The Ugly Stik with a $30 no-name reel then moved onto a 1pc Shimano Raider I was given which was a great rod for Whiting. Now I've gone for 2 piece rods due to them being easier to get in & out of cars, boats, kayaks, etc.From my kayak or a boat if I'm lucky enough to get a deckie job: St Croix 2pc 6'6" 6-12lb (one is SCIII, the other is a new SCV which is a bit flasher), Shimano Stradic 2500 & 3000 (the old ones), 10lb Power Pro braid.From the beach: Samurai S001X 7' 3-5kg or a MHX 9'6" 4-8lb (which is good for squidding too), Daiwa Sol 2000, 10lb Fireline.I find that the flash gear makes me look partially cool and professional while I'm busy not catching fish.Cheers.

Great looking rod there :)When i've got some spare cash i wouldn't mind giving it a go myself

Very nice rod !I'm sure it can handle a lot more than 6kg to ! High sticking it out of a boat is another story all together.I landed a 8.81kg Cod today on a 2piece Starlo stix that I had snapped the tip off.Never doubted it and it was the reel (2000 Freams Kix) that was lacking. Mind you on 4lb line I was never going to give it too much drag !Moral of the story...play them out and you WILL win no matter how underated the stick

Gday.I was having some trouble with the pictures. Previously I've been able to include the photos (reduced in KB size) in the actual post. These ones are in the small link at the bottom and they look to be a bit crappy and not reflective of the quality of finish on this rod.Thanks for the comment though.Cheers.

What happened to the pics? Nice rod anyhow.

Gday.I've crapped on about this particular rod in a previous post and I won't miss the opportunity to do so again...Here goes:I've built one of these for a mate (see previous thread), after another mate seing it and having a play with it he then insisted he must have one too... and quick-smart! Yesterday was his deadline as he was heading away for the Easter break (lucky bastard). I was able to get it finished last week and delivered to him yesterday morning. I too had a fish with the original one and it was fantastic on Whiting and handled Snapper to 6kg without any problems when used with restraint. The blank is extremely light, very sensitive but still has ample power when needed. I can't wait to get cracking on the one I'm keeping for myself.The details:2 piece, 6'6", 6-12lb St Croix SCV Graphite with Fuji Alconite guides.Hopefully I'll be able to get my one done soon and post up some reports of it's success.Cheers.

I have a Pfluegar Trinity that I use for all the things you mentioned, great little reel.

OKUMA FLAME! I paid 79 bux at spot On after my Abu OrraS turned out to be a lemon.I have size 2000 (smallest they make) on a 1-3kg graphite (black and red). Makes a sexy combo with red line

I have the 1000 and 2500 Elf both from R&A good reels for their money

get a shimano hairnoss 1000, tommys will feel like snapper on such a small reel, plus with the change u can get a 1-3kg graphite rod and 150m of 4lb braid.spiderpig has an okuma flame 2000size 79bux at spot on. good looking reel.

what about a Penn Slammer 260?..........reckon I've seen them around for $99...........I've got a couple,and a LiveLiner,good value for $$$ in my opinion

you can pick up the ci41000 stradics pretty cheap aswell these days... killer reels..

Nice reel that,those little shimano Elfs look sweet.

Hey Funky I wouldnt go to other brands other than Daiwa and Shimano as you will drop and sacrifice a lot in quality.I would look at maybe a Daiwa Caldia 2506S (shallow spool) - I think they are a slight bit more than your budget, but these are sexy and well engineered and they wont dissapoint.I have loved mine from the moment i spooled it up. R&A's have them for like $189 (Bargain and a half)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FISHING-REEL-/251020733738?pt=AU_FishingReels&hash=item3a72006d2a Bargain

i'll take 1 off ya hands, when your ready

Me too mate! Some cracking looking rods there, as previously said it is obvious you take great pride and care in your work. Well done