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Suggestions for rod #12019548 01/04/17 03:19 PM
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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.

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

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Re: Suggestions for rod [Re: logain] #12019732 01/04/17 04:52 PM
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Re: Suggestions for rod [Re: logain] #12019934 01/04/17 06:32 PM
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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. smile

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Re: Suggestions for rod [Re: logain] #12020042 01/04/17 07:38 PM
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Does the tip on those show up well, at night?

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Originally Posted By: logain
Does the tip on those show up well, at night?


Yes it does.

Re: Suggestions for rod [Re: Txmedic033] #12020125 01/04/17 08:25 PM
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Re: Suggestions for rod [Re: logain] #12021047 01/05/17 03:07 AM
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Seems like an overwhelming suggestion for pro angler. This is the most feedback, that I have gotten anywhere else. Thanks a bunch! laugh

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Re: Suggestions for rod [Re: logain] #12023753 01/06/17 02:40 PM
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Do you guys use cork or the eva handles?

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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.

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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.

Re: Suggestions for rod [Re: logain] #12024669 01/06/17 09:28 PM
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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.

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