Rod suggestions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dpunch · 03-20-2014, 07:17 AM

GraphTechs Rods, for the price cannot beat'em. Shimano Torium Series reels, again for the price, cannot beat them. Shimano Cardiff, round bait casters get the job done with proper maintenance for light weight set-ups. Avet carries a nice selection of reels for good value to and repairs are done local.

Higher end, Cal Star, Phoenix, GLoomis (Old Models) rods….
High End Reels, Shimano Calcuttas, Trinadads

Different line classes have different applications for different species. Then you throw in whether your want to use braided line or not. One size your can fit all, but its ideal to have a few different set ups.

FISH11 · 03-20-2014, 10:16 AM

Nothing wrong with getting the best gear you can, but that's the point. Not everyone has a budget where they can buy a $300 or more rod and reel that cost hundreds even into thousands. It's like in golf it's not the expensive club but the golfers ability. Think, you'll need several different set-ups for the different uses. Sometimes you have to compromise to get as much as needed and upgrade later. I agree, try to spend as much as you can afford on the one set-up that you'll use the most. Some times BWE member have some good deals on this site.

03-20-2014, 07:17 AM	#1
dpunch Junior Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 22	GraphTechs Rods, for the price cannot beat'em. Shimano Torium Series reels, again for the price, cannot beat them. Shimano Cardiff, round bait casters get the job done with proper maintenance for light weight set-ups. Avet carries a nice selection of reels for good value to and repairs are done local. Higher end, Cal Star, Phoenix, GLoomis (Old Models) rods…. High End Reels, Shimano Calcuttas, Trinadads Different line classes have different applications for different species. Then you throw in whether your want to use braided line or not. One size your can fit all, but its ideal to have a few different set ups.

03-20-2014, 10:16 AM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Nothing wrong with getting the best gear you can, but that's the point. Not everyone has a budget where they can buy a $300 or more rod and reel that cost hundreds even into thousands. It's like in golf it's not the expensive club but the golfers ability. Think, you'll need several different set-ups for the different uses. Sometimes you have to compromise to get as much as needed and upgrade later. I agree, try to spend as much as you can afford on the one set-up that you'll use the most. Some times BWE member have some good deals on this site.