Garry 23041 wrote: For me the softer dedicated rods just suck for micros. I prefer by far a relatively quick action softbait rod so I can use little wrist actions during my lift to get good jig movement and feel very quickly any inquiries or pick ups of my gear by mr fish. |
Vanman wrote: I normally soft bait from my kayak (in water up to 30m drop here around Nelson) but have recently been given a small inchiku lure and a set of Kaveman's 40 and 60g Tai Kabura lures. I know I can use my SB setup (a Backbone elite with a 2500 reel on it) for the lures, but am keen to get a dedicated rod and reel. I've got a new Sedona 2500 sitting around and was wondering what rod to put it to. I've been switching between a Shimano Backbone, and the Ocean Angler micro jigging rods, so was after any thoughts or opinions from anyone who has used them, or has any other rods to suggest. Cheers |
Vanman wrote: Yeah, it's tricky. I've got a few things I'm looking for in a rod (I think). 6' 6" max length so it's manageable in the kayak. Max lure weight of 100g or so. $200 - 250 max. Beyond that I don't really know what I need or will like. I've looked at Kaveman's rods, and K-Labs too. Just about to check out the Salty Stage stuff. When you are working on a budget it's hard to get your head around the idea of trying lots of rods till you find one that suits you. I guess a first step is getting a feel of some once level 4 lifts...... |
kaveman wrote:
I would not reccomend my micro jigrods for kayak use, they are too long. Too easy to high stick a long rod in a boat let alone fishing in a kayak. Okuma have a new model out that would be perfect for kayak fishing. Built with unilateral resins so can be twisted in 2 directions and still not break |
Rozboon wrote: Rod will be the Tournament Concept series, there's videos on Okuma NZ's Facebook of them being bent back and forth. |
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