Rod advice please

[plugman]

Hi guys, Heading over to Perth on the 5th of May to meet my new grandson and to do a bit of fishing while i am there. I want a rod to fish for Bream and a rod that would handle some of the bigger fish. I will be staying in Mandurah and will be fishing around the canals and what ever else is on offer. My budget is 150aus per rod, I have been looking at the Daiwa generation black rods they look good value fro the money. Looking forward to your advice.

[markas76]

I havent fished with the generation black rods but ive had a good look at them in the tackle shops, they look like a great rod for the money and with a few different lengths/weight classes to choose from in the range. I doubt you'd regret buying one... Have a look at some of Samakis cheaper models, I have 4 Samakis ranging from their cheaper models right up to there pricey ones, all great rods for their price ranges.

[plugman]

Thanks Markas.

[Byrney]

Daiwa Gen black itchy twitchy is a solid all rounder for around 129.00 off ray and Anne's on the net. Otherwise a shimano mexican fire finesse bream around the same spot top rod mate.

Congrats on the dynasty carrier

[plugman]

Thanks Bryney I'll have a look at those rods, Yea hoping the little guy will take up the fishing game.

[bamm]

Originally Posted by markas76

I havent fished with the generation black rods but ive had a good look at them in the tackle shops, they look like a great rod for the money and with a few different lengths/weight classes to choose from in the range. I doubt you'd regret buying one... Have a look at some of Samakis cheaper models, I have 4 Samakis ranging from their cheaper models right up to there pricey ones, all great rods for their price ranges.

yeah i second that i rate the samakis

i think you can get samaki zing for 150 a rod

[sloppyjoe24]

I run a gen black pinster and fish Mandurah on a weekly basis. Flicks the light stuff with ease and has plenty of pulling power for snags or some of the big skippy that call the cut home.

[monstaf1sh]

I have drunknmonkies, awesome rod use it more than my more expensive rods...
Im looking at grabbing the albino which is rated 1-4kg.

[plugman]

Thanks guys for all the replies.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by sloppyjoe24

I run a gen black pinster and fish Mandurah on a weekly basis. Flicks the light stuff with ease and has plenty of pulling power for snags or some of the big skippy that call the cut home.

+1 for a Pinster. Plenty of pulling power

[CJ BRIBIE]

Gen black itchy twitchy for lighter + length, pinster for a little bit heavier, or as previously mentioned samaki have a heap of great rods in around that mark. Not sure what price but potentially the nordic stage one or black hole or hurricane series of rods in a 4-8lb 1/10 - 3/8 rating

[plugman]

Thanks for all the help guys, Looking forward to doing a bit of shopping.