Which duffrod?

[Sunnydays]

Hey guys,

Have decided to get a duffrod with my tax return. I will be using the rod with a 2004 steez with 3lb fluoro straight through. Rod will be used for throwing light hardbodies as far as I can over the flats (for Bream).

These look good on paper:

Sneaky Stix SSP841 and
X Series 840DSI

Do they have a nice slow taper for hardbodies? Is it worth the extra $180 for the X-series?

Oh, and I'm wondering if I should buy through Tackle Headquaters or contact Steve.

Appreciate any input. Thanks!

Justin

[silvertreva]

Search and you will find http://www.breammaster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45590

[Sunnydays]

Thanks for that link. I did look at this a while ago but somehow I forgot about it! TPF76213 looks good but I don't really like rods over 7 ft. I guess I'll get in touch with Steve.
cheers

[silvertreva]

Originally Posted by Sunnydays

Thanks for that link. I did look at this a while ago but somehow I forgot about it! TPF76213 looks good but I don't really like rods over 7 ft. I guess I'll get in touch with Steve.
cheers

Yer, getting in contact is the best bet. I wish I could afford a duff...

[Ado]

Hi Sunny,

The X-Series are Xfast rods, all rounders but do not have a slow taper or are not parabolic enough with locking points on the blank, I still love chucking hards on mine tho!

If you're looking at a hards rod you're best best would be the TPB or TPF, These are part of Steves "Camostix" and have a parabolic action more specificly suited to hardbodies and light lines.

If you're flats fishing I couldn't recommend the TPF 7'6 more, it flings light hards and pink grubs are country mile with the extra length, it is a 2 piece rod and each piece is built seperately, rather then cutting a normal blank in half distrupting the flow of graphite (steve words it better then I do, sorry!)

Steve or his retailers of his rods can pretty much order anything you want in, but if you're chasing info the best bet would be to get in touch with Steve directly and get his opinion as I have done with every rod I've ordered from him and go from there.

MR DUFF GOT MY TAX RETURN TOO DON'T WORRY! lol

Originally Posted by Sunnydays

Hey guys,

Have decided to get a duffrod with my tax return. I will be using the rod with a 2004 steez with 3lb fluoro straight through. Rod will be used for throwing light hardbodies as far as I can over the flats (for Bream).

These look good on paper:

Sneaky Stix SSP841 and
X Series 840DSI

Do they have a nice slow taper for hardbodies? Is it worth the extra $180 for the X-series?

Oh, and I'm wondering if I should buy through Tackle Headquaters or contact Steve.

Appreciate any input. Thanks!

Justin

[Sunnydays]

Thanks Ado!

I have sent him a message regarding the possibility of getting the TPF76213 in 7ft with some cheaper componentry. I would just buy this rod off the shelf but I just don't enjoy fishing with rods over 7ft. Also, i'd like to keep the buget under $600 if possible.

cheers

Hi Sunny,

The X-Series are Xfast rods, all rounders but do not have a slow taper or are not parabolic enough with locking points on the blank, I still love chucking hards on mine tho!

If you're looking at a hards rod you're best best would be the TPB or TPF, These are part of Steves "Camostix" and have a parabolic action more specificly suited to hardbodies and light lines.

If you're flats fishing I couldn't recommend the TPF 7'6 more, it flings light hards and pink grubs are country mile with the extra length, it is a 2 piece rod and each piece is built seperately, rather then cutting a normal blank in half distrupting the flow of graphite (steve words it better then I do, sorry!)

Steve or his retailers of his rods can pretty much order anything you want in, but if you're chasing info the best bet would be to get in touch with Steve directly and get his opinion as I have done with every rod I've ordered from him and go from there.

MR DUFF GOT MY TAX RETURN TOO DON'T WORRY! lol

[ozskippy]

Using the tax mans Refund to fund duffs must be contagious I was just thinking about what new rod I needed!!! All this talk of duffs I may need to give Steve a call

[oldyakker]

Hey mate Tpb70114 is a great hb rod also can be used for sp,definitely would recommend the Tpf76213 it casts a country mile & would be perfect with your steez,I've got both these rods & would recommend both,my next Duffrod will be a Xseries 840 for mainly sp but have read threads on here saying they are a all so great all rounder

[Sunnydays]

Thanks for that mate!

Has anyone used the x842sp? I have just read that it has a nice parabolic action suited to hards and only 7ft. 2 pce a bonus for travel too. Sounds like the one so far...

Hey mate Tpb70114 is a great hb rod also can be used for sp,definitely would recommend the Tpf76213 it casts a country mile & would be perfect with your steez,I've got both these rods & would recommend both,my next Duffrod will be a Xseries 840 for mainly sp but have read threads on here saying they are a all so great all rounder

[Bobby Bass]

Hi

The duffs are so adictive, I am signing up to Duff rehab next week!
Sneaky stix are made with cheaper components, thats why they are cheaper.

The customs most people get are made with either recoils and fuji titanium stripper and tip or for HBs a lot of people go with either Fuji Smoke K all the way through or Titanium K all the way through, Most people get the Aero seat (comfort grip) and their choice of high density EVA grips. I would assume you would be looking at under $600.00 for Smoke guides and just over $600.00 for Titanium in the basic set up.

The purpose built HB rod is the 842-2 from memory?? Im sure a X840 with smoke K's all the way through would be fine, they are made to be allrounders. The X840 is a very, very good rod, I use it for everything blades, plastics, hards. The 840 is a x fast taper but the action is fine for hb's. I dont know too much about the two piece rods, I have one but its a flats and its 7'6"

I use X820DS with smoke K guides for my cranking, I have 2 of them, very similar action (also being a allrounder). I can use them for hulls, docks and even flats, the 6'10" is a very good length IMO.

I just got a new Duff and I was so impressed! I didnt know exactly what I was going to get as I didnt know anyone that had one of these customs made up (6"6" 2-6kg) I put my trust in steve and he really came through. It is seriously awesome, throws the lightest plastics but has some serious balls without feeling too stiff. I found it hard to put it down even when we moved out into the deep and fished blades. If you are ever after a structure rod this thing is the best I have seen!

Cheers
Chris

[Sunnydays]

Thanks for the info mate.
Spoke to Steve and looking at getting an x842sp.

cheers

Hi

The duffs are so adictive, I am signing up to Duff rehab next week!
Sneaky stix are made with cheaper components, thats why they are cheaper.

The customs most people get are made with either recoils and fuji titanium stripper and tip or for HBs a lot of people go with either Fuji Smoke K all the way through or Titanium K all the way through, Most people get the Aero seat (comfort grip) and their choice of high density EVA grips. I would assume you would be looking at under $600.00 for Smoke guides and just over $600.00 for Titanium in the basic set up.

The purpose built HB rod is the 842-2 from memory?? Im sure a X840 with smoke K's all the way through would be fine, they are made to be allrounders. The X840 is a very, very good rod, I use it for everything blades, plastics, hards. The 840 is a x fast taper but the action is fine for hb's. I dont know too much about the two piece rods, I have one but its a flats and its 7'6"

I use X820DS with smoke K guides for my cranking, I have 2 of them, very similar action (also being a allrounder). I can use them for hulls, docks and even flats, the 6'10" is a very good length IMO.

I just got a new Duff and I was so impressed! I didnt know exactly what I was going to get as I didnt know anyone that had one of these customs made up (6"6" 2-6kg) I put my trust in steve and he really came through. It is seriously awesome, throws the lightest plastics but has some serious balls without feeling too stiff. I found it hard to put it down even when we moved out into the deep and fished blades. If you are ever after a structure rod this thing is the best I have seen!

Cheers
Chris

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[Bobby Bass]

Sounds good, I don't have one of them yet. Might get one or two after I get my bait casters

[joelozzy]

Originally Posted by Bobby Bass

Sounds good, I don't have one of them yet. Might get one or two after I get my bait casters

Lord Have Mercy

[Sunnydays]

x842sp with titanium k guides all the way through ordered!
Thanks for all your help!

[youngfisherman]

Originally Posted by joelozzy

Lord Have Mercy

I agree