Wanted to start my own thread instead of hijacking another. I know it is frowned upon, on the tech forum I am a mod on, so I figured it would be here as well.

Looking to get a 2 piece, 10' rod, to go with my new Cabela's salt strikers SS-80B. This spring/summer, my brother and I plan on hitting the Mississippi, targeting big blues and flats. The general area has produced world record blues, so I want something that is going to hold up, but not break the bank. Don't want the wife getting too upset on my purchase, either. I originally wanted TWC rods, but they don't make a 10' spinning rod, sadly. I have used Cabelas King Kat rods, for blues up to 30lb, but unsure how much more they can handle.

Driving distance options, that I can remember. There is a bait shop, near my brother, that I believe sells Team catfish, eagle claw, and Okuma rods, but do not remember what ones. Been a couple years, since I have been there.

B'n'M Silver Cat Magnum - Gander Mountain
Rippin Lips Supercat - Cabela's

There was a suggestion earlier, for Meat Hunter MHR's, but was unsure how good their lower priced model was, that I was linked.

Pro Angler

Thanks for the suggestion, I hadn't heard of that one before. They look to be a pretty solid option, and the price isn't horrible either.

+1 pro angler

Does the tip on those show up well, at night?

Yes it does.

i have 8 pro anglers and 2 white ugly sticks. Cant beat pro angler

Pro Angler.

All of mine are Ugly Stiks, but I have heard all good and no bad about Pro Anglers. If I ever have to replace any of the US's, I'll probably try Pro Angler.

Seems like an overwhelming suggestion for pro angler. This is the most feedback, that I have gotten anywhere else. Thanks a bunch!

I have puchased over a hundred pro anglers they are the best on the market and he will back them up

Do you guys use cork or the eva handles?

Pro angler EVA. All the way. All stainless steel eyes, 13 I think, at least on the bait casters. Not sure about the spinning rods. I use the 8" glow sticks at night. Works great.

I really enjoy my Ugly Stik tigers for the price and durability. Has a soft enough tip to set circles and a great back bone. I have six of them.

I still have one of my glow sticks. I think it is a 7' model. I considered those, in 10', as well, but unsure how they would hold up to big fish. Biggest I ever caught, with those, was a 25lb blue.

Zip tie kids 8" glow bracelets to the tips......... 8 pack for $1 at Dollar Tree.......get small zip ties about 4"
Last about 6 hours.......

Thanks for all the Pro Angler suggestions...
I designed all the Pro Angler Catfish rods. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a shout.

My cell number is 817-988-5468

Doug "Tex" Elliott

+1 on pro angler. The ugly sticks are good too but the pro angler are outstanding. Can't go wrong, I have them on 80% of my rigs .

Soon as I can afford to, I will be getting me a pair of them. Will continue using my King Kat II's, with my Daiwa Emcast Sport 6000's, for now.

Wife gave the go ahead, so I put in an order for 2 of the 10', with EVA handle. Can't wait to get them and put my new reels on them, to try them out.