Seeker rods at Sport Chalet

[Viper3173]

In case anyone is looking to buy themselves an early xmas present (or 3 like I did) sport chalet just got another shipment in of the Seeker Stealth and Pinhead rods in and they are all half off.

Happy thanksgiving!

[TJones]

Just got back . Floro good buy also. 4 and some change off. 12 dollars for a spool is a steal . 30 lb . .

[Batmann]

Can you guys recommend which of the Seeker Rods they have on sale would be a good starter rod for fishing live bait in La Jolla with the goal of targeting YT and Halibut?

[bubblehide]

Originally Posted by Batmann

Can you guys recommend which of the Seeker Rods they have on sale would be a good starter rod for fishing live bait in La Jolla with the goal of targeting YT and Halibut?

For YT, you may want to fish up to 40# line. Halibut really depends on the bite, and at times, you may want to fish light line. So, more times than not, one rod/set-up, just won't cover all the fishing situations you may encounter. However, for starters, if your starting out, I'd go with a 30 and 40 pound set-up, one of each. If you have a finicky bite, change out the top-shot on the 30# rig, dropping down to 20, then 15 in necessary... If your looking for one 40# rig, for now, I'd go with a pinhead D-8, it's rated 25-50, but they fish 40# really well. But, you do not need an 8' rod for live bait. Keep in mind, that I have not been to Sport Chalet, so I don't know what models are on sale

[Iceman]

If only buying one rod for fishing live bait I would buy this one.http://www.sportchalet.com/product/s...FQdqfgodsDMAmw

[yemff]

Originally Posted by Iceman

If only buying one rod for fishing live bait I would buy this one.http://www.sportchalet.com/product/s...FQdqfgodsDMAmw

anyone know which model this rod is, its labeled as 20lb, but if its 12-20 or 20-30 makes a bit of difference.

[alanw]

I just bought one online today... 50% off, plus an additional 20% off for the Cyber Monday code, plus I added a few smaller items to bring the order over $100 and got an additional 15% off the total order... Ended up paying $63.56 for the 7' 20# rod PLUS a $25 cash card thrown in for free.. Killer deal!

[yemff]

Originally Posted by alanw

I just bought one online today... 50% off, plus an additional 20% off for the Cyber Monday code, plus I added a few smaller items to bring the order over $100 and got an additional 15% off the total order... Ended up paying $63.56 for the 7' 20# rod PLUS a $25 cash card thrown in for free.. Killer deal!

yep thats what im trying to do as well, just want to make sure it isnt the 12-20 rod

[Batmann]

Originally Posted by yemff

yep thats what im trying to do as well, just want to make sure it isnt the 12-20 rod

I just did the same thing; nice call Alanw!

Ymeff. I bit the bullet and took a chance on Iceman's recommendation. Whats the worst that can happen I catch a few more fish lol. I've seen Iceman's posts and he knows fishing.

I am definitely glad I waited until today. I picked up three Coleman Airbeds which were already marked down 50% further reduced by 15% with a $25 gift card thrown in which by my math makes them free or near enough free to get them approved by the finance committee.

[chxh8me]

Originally Posted by Batmann

I just did the same thing; nice call Alanw!

Ymeff. I bit the bullet and took a chance on Iceman's recommendation. Whats the worst that can happen I catch a few more fish lol. I've seen Iceman's posts and he knows fishing.

I am definitely glad I waited until today. I picked up three Coleman Airbeds which were already marked down 50% further reduced by 15% with a $25 gift card thrown in which by my math makes them free or near enough free to get them approved by the finance committee.

Did you recieve yor $25 gift card right away by email, or are you still waiting on it? I never got mine, even though I met the criteria. Guessing I got hosed.

[yemff]

Originally Posted by chxh8me

Did you recieve yor $25 gift card right away by email, or are you still waiting on it? I never got mine, even though I met the criteria. Guessing I got hosed.

havent got mine yet either. Which sucks because, unless I read it wrong, you have to use it by the 7th.

[Batmann]

I went into the store today and they said it should arrive by email. If I don't see it later today I'll give their 1-800 number a call and find out what the story is.

[45user]

I was also told that it should arrive by email today
Waiting...
Good deal overall!
45

[yemff]

I emailed them through the sport chalet website, and my gift card came about an hour later by email. Whether this is coincidence I dont know, but I got my giftcard. Expires 12/7.


went today and spent my gift card no problem, got 4 tady's, a squid jig and some hooks for $30

[45user]

Got mine in email about an hour after I called

[Hunters Pa]

What was the cyber Monday code and did you have to do anything special for the gift card?

[Raskal311]

damit! missed out

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

What was the cyber Monday code and did you have to do anything special for the gift card?

its yesterday only so its too late; no code was needed.

[Hunters Pa]

Oh well, have too many sticks in the queue to be built or rebuilt anyways

[Batmann]

Originally Posted by Iceman

If only buying one rod for fishing live bait I would buy this one.http://www.sportchalet.com/product/s...FQdqfgodsDMAmw

Just out of curiosity what type of line would you spool on a reel to compliment this rod when fishing live bait in La Jolla?

Seeker Stealth 7" Live Bait Casting Rod.

With some luck I'll pickup an Avet SX in the next few months, but in the meantime I plan on using an Abu Garcia 6500 ambassadeur with this rod to get a feel for it. I've recently become a convert to braid after an unused reel was passed down to me. Any recommendation on braid by brand name and line rating?