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    Posted: 27 Feb 2014 at 9:35am
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Anyone out there using a Shimano Ocea TDOC450 stickbait rod one piece? Thoughts? Or the Daiwa Monster Mesh Max 8.3ft?
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You mean the TDOC230? TDOC450 is a 2 piece going off this http://www.shimanofishing.co.nz/products/rods/all-1/tcurve-ocea-series/specifications
I got the TDOC230 with a thunnus 8000 for poppers and it's mint, light as anything. Haven't tried it with a stickbait yet, don't think it'll be the best as it's an extra fast action rod and a medium action is best for working stickbaits.
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I'm using the Daiwa. I like it, got a saltiga 6500 attached and seems a good combo. Loves the 100 and 120gram stickbaits No trouble punching out 75-100 meters with those attached. Haven't had a wind knot yet even without K guides - but using expensive braid so that may help.


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I made the call yesterday and bought the Shimano Ocea TDOC450. Look foward to seeing how she goes.
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I'm using the Daiwa. I like it, got a stella 14000 attached and seems a good combo. Loves the 100 and 120gram stickbaits No trouble punching out 75-100 meters with those attached. Haven't had a wind knot yet even without K guides - but using expensive braid so that may help.

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I really wanted to buy one of the new Synit Van Diemen X46 but I just couldn't afford to do it. Hopefully I will be able to do the upgrade to the Synit in the next we while.
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Yep that will probably be my next purchase.....
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