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I always visit the Greenwaters when I go to Kevins. Otherwise, I haven't found a rod that really ranks for less than $100. I hadn't accepted the advantages of a really (really) fine rod until I bought my first St Croix. For the money I'd probally lean towards Shimano but I don't know much otherwise.
I'll watch this thread & hope to learn something.
Thought about the G Loomis / St. Croix line however if'n I spend that on a rod I'll have to keep it due to this going to a novice fisherman afraid it might take a drink. Have looked at the Shimano line.
The Shimano Clausus(not sure on the spelling) 7'6" one piece. It is the lightest rod I have ever had. I have a 2500 Symetre on it now and can fish all day without even a strain on my shoulder or arm. I don't know if they made a new model for this year but I have had mine for 2 or 3 years and that is some sort of record for me. I have a Terramar also but compared to the Clausus it is much heavier.
whendrix wrote:is that the new one that is red? they showed me that one in 6'6'' supposed to be designed for reds/trout
Yep...thats the red 1...much better than the Marshmaster in my opinion.
couldn't find good info on this rod on the intarweb in 5-10 minutes on google - do they make one about 7' that would pair up with a Stradic 4000 (as in do you think it's a good idea with the bigger reel)? Any other suggestions for the 4000?
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whendrix wrote:is that the new one that is red? they showed me that one in 6'6'' supposed to be designed for reds/trout
Yep...thats the red 1...much better than the Marshmaster in my opinion.
couldn't find good info on this rod on the intarweb in 5-10 minutes on google - do they make one about 7' that would pair up with a Stradic 4000 (as in do you think it's a good idea with the bigger reel)? Any other suggestions for the 4000?
Talked with Cairo Trout last Friday he said no telling when they would get any due to fire at distributor or something like that, hen only had in 6' 6". med action.
My distributor supposed to get a container load of Challenger's in next week, so I should be fully stocked again within 2 weeks.Whendrix what style and size are you wanting and I will hold u one back. Yall have a good one.
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