Seeker ULUA 93H Vs. Calstar 690J - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gino · 05-13-2010, 02:44 PM

Seeker Black Steel Ulua 93H

Good backbone. Like Fishinkid2010 said. The Question is what size line do you want to fish with.

Seeker Black Steel Ulua93H rated at: 30-40-60

Calstar 690j rated at: 20-40lb

I personally Like Seekers myself, The fiberglass backbone with a lighter graphite tip gives the rod alot of pulling power in case you hook a Monsta! Calstars are ugly, unless you have one custom wrapped.

MarkT · 05-13-2010, 03:31 PM

A 690J (Calstar or Seeker) is a 25-30# rod with a parabolic action.
An Ulua93H is a 40# rod with a faster action.
I have both.

baitcasterboy20 · 05-13-2010, 04:18 PM

i personally like both of them you can't go wrong

Mr GreenJeans · 05-13-2010, 05:05 PM

MarkT hit it square on. The 690J is a 30# rod, and the ulua is a 40# rod. The more comparable 40# Calstar is the 90J. Both of those Calstars are glass rods and very parabolic. The Ulua will shut off sooner. More parabolic means it will be a little more forgiving when it comes to a backlash. But the Ulua will shut off sooner and give you more fighting power. Just depends on your priority: backlash forgiveness or fighting power. There are always tradeoffs.

T Bone · 05-13-2010, 05:18 PM

There will be field tests this next week I predict...

Rob929 · 05-14-2010, 08:31 AM

For your responses. I guess for the sake of comparison, lets say I'm talking about the 90J, as opposed to the 690J- unless I will have better casting ability with the 690 being a lighter rod.. wait, now I'm confusing myself again, ugh!

Apparently I need to buy both

Anyone else care to chime in?

Caballito · 05-14-2010, 09:36 AM

Calstar GG90J

05-13-2010, 05:18 PM	#5
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	There will be field tests this next week I predict... __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

05-14-2010, 08:31 AM	#6
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	Thanks For your responses. I guess for the sake of comparison, lets say I'm talking about the 90J, as opposed to the 690J- unless I will have better casting ability with the 690 being a lighter rod.. wait, now I'm confusing myself again, ugh! Apparently I need to buy both Anyone else care to chime in?

05-14-2010, 09:36 AM	#7
Caballito Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 42	Calstar GG90J __________________ Caballito

05-13-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	Seeker Black Steel Ulua 93H Good backbone. Like Fishinkid2010 said. The Question is what size line do you want to fish with. Seeker Black Steel Ulua93H rated at: 30-40-60 Calstar 690j rated at: 20-40lb I personally Like Seekers myself, The fiberglass backbone with a lighter graphite tip gives the rod alot of pulling power in case you hook a Monsta! Calstars are ugly, unless you have one custom wrapped.

05-13-2010, 03:31 PM	#2
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	A 690J (Calstar or Seeker) is a 25-30# rod with a parabolic action. An Ulua93H is a 40# rod with a faster action. I have both.

05-13-2010, 04:18 PM	#3
baitcasterboy20 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: south florida Posts: 69	i personally like both of them you can't go wrong

05-13-2010, 05:05 PM	#4
Mr GreenJeans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 58	MarkT hit it square on. The 690J is a 30# rod, and the ulua is a 40# rod. The more comparable 40# Calstar is the 90J. Both of those Calstars are glass rods and very parabolic. The Ulua will shut off sooner. More parabolic means it will be a little more forgiving when it comes to a backlash. But the Ulua will shut off sooner and give you more fighting power. Just depends on your priority: backlash forgiveness or fighting power. There are always tradeoffs.