What rod to use?
 

I'm waiting on a diawa saltist 30 high speed reel in the mail and was curious to your opinions on what rod would be good to pair with it. I plan on using it to yoyo but dont want to be stuck with a broomstick if I plan to use it for other stuff too. Basically this will be an all around yt, wsb, thresher setup. Would like to spend about 100 bucks Any suggestions?

Call m&m custom rods in point loma ask for montey ...
Picked up a custom rod for a great price ....

Calstar 670, you might have to increase the budget.

Those new Seeker Pinheads are very affordable. I picked one up for YT @ FHS for $115.

Agreed. The shorter rod is great for yoyoing.:jig:

I found a shimano taramar on ebay for 45 bucks no shipping. For that price I'll get it just because. Id love a new calstar but its just not in the budget. Ill throw the cash towards a black pearl trip before setting my sights on a new $300 rod. But im still interested in something in the 100 range that would be suitable for yoyo jigging.

Ugly stik tiger lite rods. Check 'em out .

You do not have to spend $300 for a Calstar. Check out the Calstar Black West Coast Southern California series. The Longfin, located in Orange, sells them for $149.

I use a California Rod from Turners, works good with my Saltist and they always go on sale.

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John will hook you up. I'd stick with a 7', maybe a 670 or a 700M. That type of rod has plenty of backbone for the heavy jigs but can also be used for live bait.