Suitable Rod for Baitcaster

[Fisher_90]

Hi guys im after some opinions on a good Bc rod round the 100-150 mark. I use my brothers Bc a fair bit its 4-8lb and is a trigger/pistol grip, After using this i think i would prefer a trigger grip. The rod will be around the 4-6/4-7kg mark if i can find one in those sizes. I looked at motackle and they have a strudwick sic stic for $99 4-6.5kg, Anyone know much about these?, After reading schultzy's review i think i will go with the pflueger echelon for the reel, seems good value for money and will probly put 15-20lb Tufline or Sunline.

So im after anyones opinion on the struwick sic stic's and any other rods round the $100-150 mark.

Thanks

[faulked]

i just picked up a 4/8 kg cheapie from amart on super special for 29 dollars im not sure of the brand but its flippin great for the cash rocket may know the brand ill check when i get home

[Fisher_90]

Will amart still have them?

[Fisher_90]

Ohh i think i saw some advertised faulked was it a shakespere tempest?

[faulked]

it may be a shakespear i didnt take much notice to be honnest its graphite and fairly light it has a cork handle fairly comfy and has a nice action it doesnt throw a light lure very well it doesnt load up that well but its meant for far heavier work than that i believe they still had a couple on the specials rack they only had 3 left when i was there they used to be something like 90bucks

[Cowfish13]

Pluegar Trions are a great rod. they cost about $120, have a trigger grip and come in a 4-7kg size. (my brothers got that rod)

The River Raider from Shimano is what I have on my Baitcaster. It is 3-6kg, and cost be $100, but that was on special. They're usually around $140 or so.

[kevinchen19870316]

u should have a look at the shakespare tsunami series. i love the blank of the 50 dollar rod as much as a loomis. it's very very responsive and relatively light. the only problem might be the quality of the reel seat and guides. but a blank's the heart of rod.

[Fisher_90]

Do you have a link for those kevin? i cant find any info on them

[kevinchen19870316]

no, i found them in shops only. u need to go and try them, the internet cannot tell how the blank feels

[buzzid]

hey fisher, i bought a penn pin point from jones's tackle last week and its a very good rod for the 79 bucks i paid, better than some of the more expensive rods i have in my arsenal. got an 8kg trigger grip, landed an 88cm barra at monduran with it on australia day.

buzz