The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Starlo or Backbone? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:27:46 +0000 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:33:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42683 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : Cheers for the input everyone,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=609497&title=starlo-or-backbone#609497 Author: Cigar
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Posted: 18 Jul 2009 at 2:33pm

Cheers for the input everyone, picked up a Backbone Elite baitcast 5-8kg today, hoping to give it a good workout when the weather improves (about February Question Clown).
I liked the spiral wrap Starlo too, but managed to restrain from my usual TAS attack (i.e. can't decide, so buy both!!!).
]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:33:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=609497&title=starlo-or-backbone#609497 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : Have you had a look at the Hunting...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=604166&title=starlo-or-backbone#604166 Author: Nomis
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Posted: 08 Jul 2009 at 7:37pm

Have you had a look at the Hunting and fishing specials?  branded as a raider.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:37:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=604166&title=starlo-or-backbone#604166 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : I fish Backbone rods for ground...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=604154&title=starlo-or-backbone#604154 Author: MJ
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Posted: 08 Jul 2009 at 7:25pm

I fish Backbone rods for ground and strayline fishing. No complaints.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:25:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=604154&title=starlo-or-backbone#604154 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : Monty wrote: PJay wrote:...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=604001&title=starlo-or-backbone#604001 Author: PJay
Subject: 42683
Posted: 08 Jul 2009 at 12:16pm

Originally posted by Monty Monty wrote:

Originally posted by PJay PJay wrote:

 
There's an issue about the integrity of rods, they say ie it's potentially disastrous to let the pull go in any direction away from the way the guides point, so I'm guessing the spiral wrap might help with that.
 
 
Don't spread the doomsayers words bro, if "THEY" say that, then "THEY" must be one of the Daiwa, Shimano, Smiths, Jigging Master, Synits, Kilwell, Kojak, Reel Rods, rod builders (sorry to miss anyone Dohboy Wink), because they all build rods the wrong way to the extreme, or did you hear that from some arm chair rod builder OR "Nirai & Stellajigger" from the heavy metal forum LOL Rod blanks are now so complex in the wrapping that there is virtually no back bone for the potentially disastrous situation to develop, IMHO.
 
Yeah, cannot say I've ever had any problem along these lines, but then again, lotsa the stuff the experts say contradicts my personal experience, too. 
 
Both my Starlo and my BE (and every other light rod I have heh he heh) routinely get bent 90 degrees plus with fish on the end of the line, and inevitably the bend goes in another plane as well at some time in the fight.
 
I've broken a couple of rods, but only tip loading when landing fish on to the kayak.  My fault, not rod fault.
]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:16:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=604001&title=starlo-or-backbone#604001 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : betterthanwork wrote:I can&#039;t...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603786&title=starlo-or-backbone#603786 Author: tennut
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Posted: 07 Jul 2009 at 9:26pm

Originally posted by betterthanwork betterthanwork wrote:

I can't vouch for the Starlo but I like the 4 - 8kg backbone. Also, haven't seen many posts bemoaning breaking the tips off Elites but heaps about Starlo's so that is a good selling point.
  Yes , a commonly raised point i overlooked,reguarding the Starlo, I use the 7ft one4/8kg?, I think there was more probs with the 7.6 rod, also you see a lot less talk of broken rods these days(touch wood!), I think guys  have adapted to using the lighter more delicate rods (some the hard way!), so being aware  of basic things like ,, not point loading, not banging onto edges,jigheads banging while in rodholders etc, has seen many  problems averted.]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:26:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603786&title=starlo-or-backbone#603786 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : Hi Cigar, I use a Starlo 7ft spin...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603776&title=starlo-or-backbone#603776 Author: tennut
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Posted: 07 Jul 2009 at 9:17pm

Hi Cigar, I use a Starlo 7ft spin and a 4/8 kg backbone(old one), and had them for over 2 years, I like them both, and have caught big stuff on both, (big being mainly sharks and stingrays!!), with no problems whatsoever,, both rods are nice and light,  really good to use, I honestly cant say which I prefer, prob use the Starlo more as I like using spinning reels.Ive got a Soron 40 on the Starlo and a Citica on the Backbone, they are nicely balanced, and beautiful to use. I dont know about spiral rap stuff so just a thought, I wouldnt think S/R would be a huge advantage on such light gear, I have had NO probs with rod twisting whatsoever on the backbone,  can see merit in heavier gear, but,,,, your call!!. With my fishing mate TL2 constantly upgrading gear, I am always wanting to buy a real flash rod, and will one day, but the rods in question are both great, I am yet to meet a snap they cant handle,  (but hope to soon!!) Good Luck.]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:17:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603776&title=starlo-or-backbone#603776 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : I can&#039;t vouch for the Starlo...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603768&title=starlo-or-backbone#603768 Author: betterthanwork
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Posted: 07 Jul 2009 at 9:09pm

I can't vouch for the Starlo but I like the 4 - 8kg backbone. Also, haven't seen many posts bemoaning breaking the tips off Elites but heaps about Starlo's so that is a good selling point.]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:09:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603768&title=starlo-or-backbone#603768 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : PJay wrote: There&#039;s an...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603754&title=starlo-or-backbone#603754 Author: Monty
Subject: 42683
Posted: 07 Jul 2009 at 8:48pm

Originally posted by PJay PJay wrote:

 
There's an issue about the integrity of rods, they say ie it's potentially disastrous to let the pull go in any direction away from the way the guides point, so I'm guessing the spiral wrap might help with that.
 
 
Don't spread the doomsayers words bro, if "THEY" say that, then "THEY" must be one of the Daiwa, Shimano, Smiths, Jigging Master, Synits, Kilwell, Kojak, Reel Rods, rod builders (sorry to miss anyone Dohboy Wink), because they all build rods the wrong way to the extreme, or did you hear that from some arm chair rod builder OR "Nirai & Stellajigger" from the heavy metal forum LOL Rod blanks are now so complex in the wrapping that there is virtually no back bone for the potentially disastrous situation to develop, IMHO.
]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:48:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603754&title=starlo-or-backbone#603754 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : Yeah, I think it does help the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603375&title=starlo-or-backbone#603375 Author: PJay
Subject: 42683
Posted: 07 Jul 2009 at 8:39am

Yeah, I think it does help the rod be a bit more stable when you're playing a bigger fish, and not twist so much in your hand.  (I tend to stabilise by holding the reel and rod rather than the grip above the reel, with my little overheads.).  You'd notice it more on a stiffer rod than the Starlos, I suspect.
 
There's an issue about the integrity of rods, they say ie it's potentially disastrous to let the pull go in any direction away from the way the guides point, so I'm guessing the spiral wrap might help with that.
 
OK OK OK I really like the quirky look of the thing, too.
]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:39:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603375&title=starlo-or-backbone#603375 <![CDATA[Starlo or Backbone? : PJay wrote: The Starlos...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42683&PID=603312&title=starlo-or-backbone#603312 Author: Ces
Subject: 42683
Posted: 06 Jul 2009 at 11:25pm

Originally posted by PJay PJay wrote:

 
The Starlos are good rods, don't get me wrong, and I do like the spiral wrap for its overhead reel on mine.


what do you think of the spirals? i saw one for about $160, looked interesting... any advantages?

cheers mate
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