Cardiff 300... what rod? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ccacher1 · 05-23-2013, 09:26 AM

Just picked up a Cardiff 300 and threw 250 yards of 30lb braid on it with a 20lb top shot. Was wondering what kind of rod you guys would go with? I'd like to be able to use this set up for halibut and possibly throwing some lures but is 30lb too light to even throw small irons? I'm looking in the $100 or less range for a rod, hopefully I can snag one used. Any input would be greatly appreciated because I'm new to the site. Thanks.

ccacher1 · 05-23-2013, 09:26 AM

I looked around for a bit to see what other people were using with this reel but I figured best to just ask. Thanks.

MrPatrick · 05-23-2013, 10:20 AM

A medium heavy Abu Garcia vendetta would work.
I like mine

andrewtp · 05-23-2013, 11:29 AM

A used teramar would fit your budget, they sling irons pretty good.

ccacher1 · 05-23-2013, 11:45 AM

Cool. I'll take a look around craigslist and see what I can find. Thanks.

Baja_Traveler · 05-23-2013, 11:48 AM

PM Fishaholic - he just posted a whole garage full of gear. Might have just what you are looking for...

ccacher1 · 05-23-2013, 12:06 PM

Just saw that. I sent him a text. Looks like he's got a lot of good stuff.

spottie slayer · 05-23-2013, 03:11 PM

shimano crucial or a phoenix swimbait rod

JeffB · 05-23-2013, 04:12 PM

Not sure what area you are at, but the Daiwa Costsl rods are nice and you get the most bang for your buck. Perfect for fishing in the bays. They run $80-90 new

05-23-2013, 09:26 AM	#1
ccacher1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 157	Cardiff 300... what rod? Just picked up a Cardiff 300 and threw 250 yards of 30lb braid on it with a 20lb top shot. Was wondering what kind of rod you guys would go with? I'd like to be able to use this set up for halibut and possibly throwing some lures but is 30lb too light to even throw small irons? I'm looking in the $100 or less range for a rod, hopefully I can snag one used. Any input would be greatly appreciated because I'm new to the site. Thanks.

05-23-2013, 03:11 PM	#8
spottie slayer Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dana point Posts: 74	shimano crucial or a phoenix swimbait rod __________________ cuda 14 ftw

05-23-2013, 04:12 PM	#9
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Not sure what area you are at, but the Daiwa Costsl rods are nice and you get the most bang for your buck. Perfect for fishing in the bays. They run $80-90 new __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-23-2013, 10:20 AM	#3
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	A medium heavy Abu Garcia vendetta would work. I like mine

05-23-2013, 11:29 AM	#4
andrewtp Awesome Possum Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 187	A used teramar would fit your budget, they sling irons pretty good.

05-23-2013, 11:45 AM	#5
ccacher1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 157	Cool. I'll take a look around craigslist and see what I can find. Thanks.

05-23-2013, 11:48 AM	#6
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	PM Fishaholic - he just posted a whole garage full of gear. Might have just what you are looking for...

05-23-2013, 12:06 PM	#7
ccacher1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 157	Just saw that. I sent him a text. Looks like he's got a lot of good stuff.