What light offshore rod would you recommend

[ozskippy]

So I just just about buy either a samurai or saltiga extreme 15-25 lb rod to be used as my long tail and light offshore rod when i thought i might just see if people think there are better options around either in australia or overseas in th $450-$500 price range... I will be matching it with the new Catalina 4500 or 5000

[ozskippy]

I was hoping the megabass crew might have some suggestion.. Do they do a 7 ft 15-25lb or their about spin stick???? An if so where is the best place to source one!!!

[typeR]

Just got jm ocean devil rod!!
Yet to use it

[dan.sav]

bang for your buck the majorcraft offblow OB76PE is an unbelievable rod for longtails, or if you want the rolls royce the evergreen poseidon ocean hunter POHS77

I have both rods, both matched with 5000 shimano (sustain/stella) and am yet to find anything nicer!

[ozskippy]

Dan where did you get them from would they also suit light offshore??

[dan.sav]

Both were purchased at jones' tackle in Brisbane, what do you mean by "light offshore"? They are basically light popping rods

[ozskippy]

Just meaning throwing some plastics around with 1 - 1.5oz heads in 40 odd m of water

[dan.sav]

Not so good as a plastics rod. They are more suited to poppers up to 50gm and stickbaits around the same size

[ozskippy]

So what would people suggest as a plastics outfit

[Stephen Wilson]

Hey ozskippy
have a look at the patriach XTR PPS70H-F 7ft 14lb-25lb i use this offshore with a 3500-4000 size reel with 30lb braid and i use leaders from 30lb-60lb throwing plastics it has a nice tip and heaps of grunt when you need it
it is also very light to hold so you can throw plastics all day
and they are a great price. hope this helps

[ozskippy]

Yeeah a mate of mine has that rod with a high speed caldia.. Nice outfit, I wanted to go one up on him.....hahaha

[Stephen Wilson]

The old saying" If you cant beat them,then join them"

[Brad Y]

nitro viper

[Lymphocyte]

Phenix Black Diamond range. Just do a google search on these puppies to see the rave reviews that get in the states. And well within your budget for a pre-built.

My other suggestion would be something built on the CTS blank range, but they're probably a bit too pricey for what you're after.

[GregL]

100 extra gets you beast buster long cast control freak...... Only rod I used last week from barras n jacks to jews n golden snapper off shore.