Mid priced Stick bait rod
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Topic: Mid priced Stick bait rod
Posted By: Cheeko
Subject: Mid priced Stick bait rod
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 10:02am
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Hey all, I am after a mid priced stick bait rod as I sold my Okuma Andros. The new Shimano Backbone 8'0 PE5-8 stick bait rods at $200 have had some good reviews but just wondering if there is others in this price range through to $500 (ish) that are worth a look at? Am looking for a rod able to handle PE8 without having to spend the real big bucks!! cheers
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Posted By: MarkE
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 1:24pm
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I'd definately look at an Offshore/Rodworks. ------------- Sea Strike 18' Centre Console - Under Construction.... http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/sea-strike-18-build-thread_topic87723_page1.html" rel="nofollow - Build Thread here |
Posted By: fish i
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 4:44pm
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+1 for the Offshore Illusion. Best mid priced topwater rod on the market. Incredible CTS blank. Can't go wrong In fact there is one in the sell section now. Just make sure it is the lighter version. They say 7'6" but actually just under 8'.
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Posted By: Cheeko
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 1:27pm
Thanks guys, just had a look through the sell section but man eyes aren't working  Will havea proper look later on when not at work
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