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Suggestions for rod
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01/04/17 03:19 PM
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logain
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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.
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.
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/04/17 04:52 PM
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Txmedic033
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/04/17 06:32 PM
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logain
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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.
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/04/17 07:38 PM
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logain
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Does the tip on those show up well, at night?
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/04/17 08:08 PM
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Txmedic033
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Does the tip on those show up well, at night? Yes it does.
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/04/17 08:25 PM
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snowyriver6
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i have 8 pro anglers and 2 white ugly sticks. Cant beat pro angler
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/04/17 08:46 PM
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Big Zee
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/04/17 08:59 PM
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Bob Landry
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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.
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/05/17 03:07 AM
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logain
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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!
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/06/17 12:10 AM
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young cat
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I have puchased over a hundred pro anglers they are the best on the market and he will back them up
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/06/17 02:40 PM
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logain
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Do you guys use cork or the eva handles?
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/06/17 03:06 PM
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wish2fish
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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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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/06/17 03:28 PM
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CaptainBarkley
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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.
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Re: Suggestions for rod
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01/06/17 09:28 PM
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logain
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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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