Ugrading

Cifa · #1 06-11-2007, 01:57 AM

Hey guys i currently have a Shimano 2pc rack raider 6'8 and i want to upgrade but don't no what rods are out their ... any suggestions

Cheers Cifa

Bear · #2 06-11-2007, 02:10 AM

How about a little bit more info.

Do you want the rod for hb or plastics?

Do you have a budget in mind?

What rod length do you like?

The more info the better.

IceManDude · #3 06-11-2007, 02:11 AM

What Bear said!!!

Cifa · #4 06-11-2007, 02:12 AM

its for sp`s mate umm a rod 6'8 or 7ft would be ideal ... my budget would be max $250 ... thanks m8

landyman · #5 06-11-2007, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cifa

its for sp`s mate umm a rod 6'8 or 7ft would be ideal ... my budget would be max $250 ... thanks m8

sounds like a Black Diamond CC 6'6 1-3kg would do nicely..

Cifa · #6 06-11-2007, 02:21 AM

ill give it a look mate cheers

Bear · #7 06-11-2007, 02:25 AM

One of the ClearCut Black Diamonds would be in your line.

IceManDude · #8 06-11-2007, 02:30 AM

Or a Berkley Pro Tactics...... i think they are around $250 maybe up to $300

They are all 1 piece rods only

http://www.purefishing.com.au/rods/protactic.html

keechie · #9 06-11-2007, 04:14 AM

t-curve tournament 702 spin rod

regards,
keechie

landyman · #10 06-11-2007, 04:21 AM

for me.. the option of having a tailored rod vs an off-the-shelf was a big deciding factor in purchasing the Black Diamond... not many Shimano rod owners I know of have actually spoken with the people responsible for actually hand crafting their rod

that said.. the off-the-shelf rods listed are still nice sticks.. just not lovingly crafted like the Black Diamonds are...

just for the record - I have nothing to do with BD.. just a happy customer

Superduperman · #11 06-11-2007, 05:32 AM

I rate the T-Curves very highly, and the 702 is a good versitile stick, not too stiff, not too soft, SiC guides (big factor for me)....Never used a BD, but heard good things!