Jig Casting rod recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishinkid2010 · 04-18-2010, 07:00 PM

I personally have a 9' Kencore, and am currently wrapping a Calstar GFTR 800H. Depending on how heavy you want to fish, the 800 H is a terrific rod IMHO, but it is a pretty heavy stick. I wanted a combo for both yoyo irons, and large surface irons. If you want a rod exclusively for surface irons look at a 90J, or depending on your budget a SS Ulua. You can't go wrong with either Calstar or Seeker, both their blanks come with lifetime warranties.

What reel do you plan to use, and what pound test?
(I assume you're looking for a factory wrapped rod?)

Ohana · 04-18-2010, 07:20 PM

Fishinkid:

Thanks for the feedback.

I am looking for a rod primarily for casting surface irons as I have rods suitable for yoyo irons and heavier jigs.

My reels that I would use would be one of two I have, either a Shimano Calcutta TE 700 or a Accurate Boss 600X. I would prefer the Calcutta as it is lighter then the Accurate.

Kevin

Ohana · 04-19-2010, 03:58 PM

Are the Shimano Teramar rods worth looking into? Their prices seem very good.

Kevin

aftahour · 04-19-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohana

Are the Shimano Teramar rods worth looking into? Their prices seem very good.

Kevin

yes.. westcoast series

Ohana · 04-20-2010, 02:32 PM

Thanks everyone for all the recommendations!

This information is helping me narrow down the selections.

Kevin

04-18-2010, 07:00 PM	#1
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	I personally have a 9' Kencore, and am currently wrapping a Calstar GFTR 800H. Depending on how heavy you want to fish, the 800 H is a terrific rod IMHO, but it is a pretty heavy stick. I wanted a combo for both yoyo irons, and large surface irons. If you want a rod exclusively for surface irons look at a 90J, or depending on your budget a SS Ulua. You can't go wrong with either Calstar or Seeker, both their blanks come with lifetime warranties. What reel do you plan to use, and what pound test? (I assume you're looking for a factory wrapped rod?) __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

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04-18-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Fishinkid: Thanks for the feedback. I am looking for a rod primarily for casting surface irons as I have rods suitable for yoyo irons and heavier jigs. My reels that I would use would be one of two I have, either a Shimano Calcutta TE 700 or a Accurate Boss 600X. I would prefer the Calcutta as it is lighter then the Accurate. Kevin

04-19-2010, 03:58 PM	#3
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Are the Shimano Teramar rods worth looking into? Their prices seem very good. Kevin

04-20-2010, 02:32 PM	#5
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Thanks everyone for all the recommendations! This information is helping me narrow down the selections. Kevin