buying a casting rod
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Topic: buying a casting rod
Posted By: Finno17
Subject: buying a casting rod
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 3:12pm
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Hi there guys. I want to buy a new rod for casting off the beach into work ups. i saw that shimano make a back bone casting rod. has anyone used one or have any suggestions for a good casting rod.
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 6:36pm
Hi Finn, you may want to refine what your wanting to cast stick baits or poppers
For lures if you can get a rod at least 8'3"
There are lots of options Shimano BBE is an inexpensive option but not the best.IMO
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Tight lines
PE Pete
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Posted By: Finno17
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2016 at 3:02pm
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Well basically i am just casting small lures for kahawai. I just want a rod that will give me a bit more distance. Cheers
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Posted By: NICKed
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 7:28pm
Something like this should do the trick
http://www.marine-deals.co.nz/shimano-catana-nano-xg-rock-softbait-rod-9ft-6-8kg-2pc?___store=default&nosto=nosto-page-product1
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