daiwa seahunter x 14ft 3pc

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daiwa seahunter x 14ft 3pc

#1 Post by Firbolg »

Just wondering is anyone using this rod, or has heard anything about it? Looking for a second rod which is an all rounder and suitable over mixed ground. Its priced around 95 euro
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Re: daiwa seahunter x 14ft 3pc

#2 Post by kstaff »

Havnt heard of this one but a Penn Powerstix 13ft or 15ft 9 is approx 100 eur and a great rod.
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#3 Post by Gavin Staunton »

Hi just bought one at the start of the year great all round rod cast up to 8oz and the price ant to bad
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#4 Post by Firbolg »

kstaff wrote:Havnt heard of this one but a Penn Powerstix 13ft or 15ft 9 is approx 100 eur and a great rod.
Yeah I have used the 13ft a few times, very nice all rounder for sure
Gavin Staunton wrote:Hi just bought one at the start of the year great all round rod cast up to 8oz and the price ant to bad
Good to know, seems like a great rod aswell, what size reel did you put with it? Thanks
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#5 Post by Gavin Staunton »

I use a daiwa AG5500AS fix spool great reel never had a bother with it
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#6 Post by fishy1987 »

i have the 12ft version of that rod!Grand rod 4oz-8oz.its a bit stiff casting say a 4oz though! and i had to get 3 eyes replaced on it but saying that i had it a couple of years and besides that it has always treated me well.
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#7 Post by Firbolg »

Gavin Staunton wrote:I use a daiwa AG5500AS fix spool great reel never had a bother with it
fishy1987 wrote:i have the 12ft version of that rod!Grand rod 4oz-8oz.its a bit stiff casting say a 4oz though! and i had to get 3 eyes replaced on it but saying that i had it a couple of years and besides that it has always treated me well.
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Cool, thanks for the info lads

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