What rod to use? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 04-12-2012, 07:28 AM

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?

ChefT · 04-12-2012, 07:52 AM

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

grey zone · 04-12-2012, 12:23 PM

Calstar 670, you might have to increase the budget.

SoCalCJ · 04-12-2012, 12:46 PM

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

FishRaiden · 04-12-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grey zone

Calstar 670, you might have to increase the budget.

Agreed. The shorter rod is great for yoyoing.

William Novotny · 04-12-2012, 01:32 PM

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.

lowprofile · 04-12-2012, 01:46 PM

Ugly stik tiger lite rods. Check 'em out .

grey zone · 04-12-2012, 02:04 PM

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.

jake42frsocal · 04-12-2012, 03:49 PM

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

deepdvr · 04-12-2012, 08:21 PM

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.

04-12-2012, 07:28 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	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? __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-12-2012, 01:32 PM	#6
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	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. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-12-2012, 01:46 PM	#7
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Ugly stik tiger lite rods. Check 'em out . __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

04-12-2012, 08:21 PM	#10
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Contact Fishaholic 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. __________________

04-12-2012, 07:52 AM	#2
ChefT Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SD Posts: 216	Call m&m custom rods in point loma ask for montey ... Picked up a custom rod for a great price ....

04-12-2012, 12:23 PM	#3
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	Calstar 670, you might have to increase the budget.

04-12-2012, 12:46 PM	#4
SoCalCJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 126	Those new Seeker Pinheads are very affordable. I picked one up for YT @ FHS for $115.

04-12-2012, 02:04 PM	#8
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	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.

04-12-2012, 03:49 PM	#9
jake42frsocal Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NORCO Posts: 31	I use a California Rod from Turners, works good with my Saltist and they always go on sale.