Flathead Rod

[airofu]

Currently have a Shimano Raider 7" 1-4kg 2-10g which I really like but looking at getting a 2nd heavier rod more for flathead and fish other than bream. Hoping to get better casting distance mainly throwing soft plastics from around 1/8oz - 3g maybe up to about 1/2oz - 14g (maybe more) usually running 8-10lb braid. What are some recommendations up to $300?

• Land based estuary - around 7" - 2 piece - 2-4kg or 3-5kg - go more medium/light or medium? guessing fast action - soft plastics up to 1/2oz

Was looking at the Shimano Zodias and Daiwa Black Label V2 rods but realised they only come in 1 piece....maybe the Shimano T-Curve or Dialuna BS but open to other brands

 

[Brodie_S]

Atomic arrowz estuary series have a good blank for soft plastic fishing I have a bream surface arrows rod and it’s very excellent the estuary model is heavier and better for casting bigger plastics though both are great rods. It’s not a $300 rod though it’s a fair bit cheaper but has the same quality as those more expensive rods . I don’t have a zodias rod but they seem nice to but overall I would get the atomic arrows estuary rod in 6-12lb 

[airofu]

Thanks those Atomic Arrowz seem pretty popular at that price will check them out, also looking at the Daiwa Black Wicked Weasel 6102MLFS seems to also get a pretty good rep?

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hey airofu

You could look at the Abu Garcia Veritas rods, or a Live Fibre Blade 'N' Tails in a lighter model. Both these rods would probably serve you well, and while I've only used a Veritas I have heard very high reviews of both.

Cheers Hamish

[airofu]

Thanks will check them out, saw the Shimano Jewel medium rod didn't seem too bad either.

[Brodie_S]

On 31/12/2020 at 2:51 PM, airofu said:

Thanks will check them out, saw the Shimano Jewel medium rod didn't seem too bad either.

Unfortunately those jewel rods aren’t 2pc

[GregOug]

On 30/12/2020 at 5:15 PM, airofu said:

Currently have a Shimano Raider 7" 1-4kg 2-10g which I really like but looking at getting a 2nd heavier rod more for flathead and fish other than bream. Hoping to get better casting distance mainly throwing soft plastics from around 1/8oz - 3g maybe up to about 1/2oz - 14g (maybe more) usually running 8-10lb braid. What are some recommendations up to $300?

• Land based estuary - around 7" - 2 piece - 2-4kg or 3-5kg - go more medium/light or medium? guessing fast action - soft plastics up to 1/2oz

 

What about a Wilson Live Fibre? I bought a 10’ 6” one for around $220. The identifiers on it are RLF 42/2 10’ 6 spin, cast 25g, sinker 1-40g, braid 8-15 lb. It is a two piece and would be fantastic for bream and flathead.

[Brodie_S]

1 hour ago, GregOug said:

What about a Wilson Live Fibre? I bought a 10’ 6” one for around $220. The identifiers on it are RLF 42/2 10’ 6 spin, cast 25g, sinker 1-40g, braid 8-15 lb. It is a two piece and would be fantastic for bream and flathead.

I think airofu is after something more suited for bream and flathead fishing last time I checked 10’+ rods that cast 40G lures wore meant for beach and rock fishing . That’s why I mentioned the atomic arrows 3-5kg rods cause there are designed to handle those bigger flathead and they have light crisp blanks which is perfect for flicking plastics