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New Spinning Rod

#1 Post by BassAddiction »

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
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Re: New Spinning Rod

#2 Post by seanie35 »

BassAddiction wrote: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 8)
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#3 Post by BassAddiction »

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
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#5 Post by BassAddiction »

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.
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#6 Post by inigo »

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.
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#7 Post by rockyb23 »

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

rockyb23 wrote: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.
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#9 Post by rockyb23 »

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.
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#10 Post by Nursi »

:P 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
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#11 Post by BassAddiction »

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?
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