New Spinning Rod

I have posted this already in the Tackle Reviews Section but Im thinking I might get a better response here.


Hello

Long time reader but first time poster.

I need help.....
After an accident with my spinning rod last week the time has come for it to be replaced.

I use a Shimano Technium 4000FB reel and am looking for a light rod (preferably 9ft) to go with it.
It will be used for Bass fishing with floating and diving plugs and also Xlayers.

Can anyone recommend a rod in the region of €130-€200 that they think I will enjoy using?

Any help will be really appreciated as I am getting bogged down with internet searches.

Thanks Everyone

I have posted this already in the Tackle Reviews Section but Im thinking I might get a better response here.


Hello

Long time reader but first time poster.

I need help.....
After an accident with my spinning rod last week the time has come for it to be replaced.

I use a Shimano Technium 4000FB reel and am looking for a light rod (preferably 9ft) to go with it.
It will be used for Bass fishing with floating and diving plugs and also Xlayers.

Can anyone recommend a rod in the region of €130-€200 that they think I will enjoy using?

Any help will be really appreciated as I am getting bogged down with internet searches.

Thanks Everyone

you should send padge73 a pm he should have something nice for that kinda cash

I have a voucher for €100 for a tackle shp so I want to use it there for the rod.

I have bought gear from Padge before and I have no doubt that its top notch

PM sent

Hi

The tackle shop only stocks Penn, Shakepeare, Shimano and Daiwa rods so as I want to use the voucher for it there my options are seeming to be limited.

Any help appreciated.

You can try the Shimano Catana BX 270 (9ft) for a lot less than 100 euro. It will compensate nicely with your Technium. I have a 240 (8ft) and am very happy with it. You can buy some lures with the rest of the voucher. The rods come in different casting ranges, including 10-30 or 15-40 g. Otherwise I would recommend the Sakura Shukan if you can get it in your tackle shop.

are the ugly stik lites any good at all? thinking of picking one up, right price and spec, but haven't heard much...

are the ugly stik lites any good at all? thinking of picking one up, right price and spec, but haven't heard much...

I have one and i absolutely love it. You wont go wrong with the ugly stiks i dont think. Now im sure there are people who wont like them, but thats just my feelings on them.

Cheers for that, was looking at the US lite and the Catana in Murray's, went for an 8ft 15-40 Catana in the end. Cheap as chips at €40 but can't afford much more at the mo... we'll see how it works out (sorry OP for hijack), have an 11ft 20-56g rod already and was looking for something smaller and lighter.

Can I recommend the Savagegear Bushwacker 8'6". It's a belting rod, I got mine two weeks ago on fleabay for £49, £11 p+p

Hi All

Thanks for all your replies and opinions.

I have setteled on a Shimano Speedmaster 9ft with a heavy action.

Anyone know or use this rod?