Rod for a Stradic 4000

[JackBarrett13]

For chrissy i am getting a stradic 4000

but not to sure what rod to get with it. i would like it to be flicky for soft plastics but also very strong and in the proce range of $80-$120.also cork handles

any help would be greatly apprectiated.

[shortie]

what weeight line you going to run. what are you targeting

[Cowfish13]

Have a look at the Starlo Stix series by Shimano

http://motackle.com.au/index.cfm?pr=product&product_id=4084

Check out the Snapper SP. It's 5-8kg, 7'6" & 2 piece. Cork, split grip handle as well

I'm matching it with a 4000 Saros and it feels awesome:)

[dunney]

starlo stix or raider....they both can cop a floggin..

[flatty_catcher]

buy a loomis

little debt never hurt anyone

cheers

[shortie]

flatty_catcher wrote:

buy a loomis

little debt never hurt anyone

cheers

Post said $80- $120

Nice and helpful yet again.

Glug glug glug

[flatty_catcher]

shortie wrote:

flatty_catcher wrote:

buy a loomis

little debt never hurt anyone

cheers

Post said $80- $120

Nice and helpful yet again.

Glug glug glug

My opinion, only

cheers

[Leighton]

flatty_catcher wrote:

shortie wrote:

flatty_catcher wrote:

buy a loomis

little debt never hurt anyone

cheers

Post said $80- $120

Nice and helpful yet again.

Glug glug glug

My opinion, only

cheers

Spend lots little or spend little lots!

[Dazzamcgee]

One word!

"Raider"

[noname]

have a look at some of gary howards rods, it's only money, your young? he does an awsome rod for that size reel, i can recomend them highly.

[Terry H]

flatty_catcher.

I think asking someone to open up some form of debt to buy fishing gear is a bit silly. The guy has clearly got a limit, and wishes to stick to that.

Obviously you can't get a top of the range rod for that amount, but you can get a reasonable rod that will do the job just fine. As I said, it wont win any awards but it will suffice for JackBarret13s purposes.

So thank you to those who have offered good advice.

Just my thoughts. Lets keep this thread on track - that is, advice for JackBarrett13 regarding a rod!

Edit: IMO What was said is different to asking someone if they can stretch their budget a little to accomodate something a bit better. ie something like $150 or $180 etc.

[flatty_catcher]

so what rod is the recomended rod ?

or rods?

cheers

[Morston]

The cost of a rod is no guarantee of it's quality.

Many south east asian made rods actually use the same blanks but are sold at different prices.

Many 'well known' rods are also made in south east asis where they may sell retail for just a few dollars.

Go and look at a few....look at the action etc. rather than the brand name.

[JackBarrett13]

Sorry that price range is $100-$150

i have a price range on as i am a kid and i cant spend to much for chrissy.

thanks for your help

[kriso]

mate, dont apologise for anything, i reckon good buys in that price range are the raiders and starlo stix. but head to a tackle shop find some one there to grab a stradic 4000 outa the cupboard and chuck it on a few rods in you price range and have a feel, any decent shop will do this for you.

[jeff f]

i'd be checking out some of the pfleuger rods too

plenty of good stuff in that price range

[noname]

dunno if this helps, but i use a rod with a 4000 seido for shallow offshore plastic's. just had a geez at what rod it is, a shimano catana, which is a nice piece of work at around half the price of the upper limit you want to spend,

[dunney]

as feral said pflueger rods would probably be the best quality in the range..

alconite guides and fuji reel seat....most are split butt and the blanks are fantastic

[badboygibbo]

Pflueger +1

[yeboants]

I use my stradic 4000 with a Starlo Stix 9' - would highly recommend it. good balance, cork handle, double grip, easy and super long casting - running with 12lb braid. only had it 3 weeks now and match made in heaven imho.

[Angus]

Im glad to hear all the praise for Starlo Sticks.

I have been using a 1-3kg and 2-4kg starlo stick on my Twin Power 1000FB and Twin Power 2500FB respectively for some time and love it.

I have recently aqquired a Twin Power 4000 and have been intending to get the relevant Starlo for it. After reading this ill move ahead with that plan.

I plan to get a nice G loomis eventually for my Twin Powers. However this costly adventure can wait until I am:

a: Fishing far more often.

b: Catching more fish

I have seen some amazing fish caught on craaaaaaaaaaaap gear but still see first timers investing far more in gear than I personally (and I stress this is opinion) think is worth spending.

Cheers.

Angus

[Do$tylz]

Mate one of the large fishing/adventure stores has 25% off all shimano rods this weekend. Good time to go have a look and buy

I've got the raider snapper rod.... and have only hooked onto a barra at barra park.... but it still felt pretty good.