Which budget rod for me? $120 - $150

UrbanAngler · #1 07-06-2009, 08:51 AM

Hi all,
I'm after a $120 - $150 rod for a Stradic 1000. It'll be a breamin' rod only (maybe), and it needs to be 2 piece.

So far my options are:
1. Pflueger Trion $130
2. Gladiator Snake Skin $115
3. Shimano Raider II $145
4. Daiwa Heartland A $140
5. Daiwa Tierra $150?

I know I should bring the reel to the shop to feel how it match the rod, but early opinions will be much appreciated.

Superduperman · #2 07-06-2009, 11:10 AM

I really like the Pflueger Trions, Heartlands are really heavy, Tierra might be more than $150, Raiders are really nice blanks and Gladiator......*cough*

Superduperman · #3 07-06-2009, 11:13 AM

nah the Galdiators are alright

nice blank and cosmetics...asthetic...yes, functional...not so sure

Ben · #4 07-06-2009, 11:19 AM

ive got a snakeskin in the 8kg version
its actually not bad
i wasnt expecting alot
but it hasnt faulted yet and its had some punishment wen i was up in QLD

SOL_LADY · #5 07-06-2009, 11:43 AM

I agree with Superduperman!!!

"PFLUEGER TRION IS GREAT MATE" I own 2 now.One over & one under.
No problem's here with them.

333_888

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Originally Posted by Superduperman

I really like the Pflueger Trions, Heartlands are really heavy, Tierra might be more than $150, Raiders are really nice blanks and Gladiator......*cough*

BrissyBreamer · #6 07-06-2009, 05:05 PM

Hey mate,

I have been using Wilson LCS 2-8LB 7FT 2PCE Lure Casting Special which can flick lures as light as a feather with ease. I have been using mine for a year and it has copped some stick, I will take some pictures of mine if you want more information. One more thing, they are currently $69.00 at my local DohDohDoh reduced for $100.00.

Thanks BrissyBreamer

coat · #7 07-06-2009, 06:59 PM

Ive got a raider and rate it very highly.. Also got a tierra and can not stand it.. So i would give some good thoughts to the raider..

IceManDude · #8 07-06-2009, 07:54 PM

You cant go past the Trions for their price, casts unweighted grubs really really well and punches out hard bodies with ease.

breamhntr · #9 07-06-2009, 09:23 PM

trion for sure

UrbanAngler · #10 08-06-2009, 04:46 AM

Thanks for the input guys, I actually using a Trion at the moment and pretty happy.
Is spending the extra $50 for a TCurve worth it?

Superduperman · #11 08-06-2009, 04:55 AM

The new model T-Curves are a hell of alot better designed than the older ones, much more comfortable to hold and still with that great T-Curve blank and componentry. Check out the Starlo Stix Tourny Pro 731 - that's an awesome rod for the money, we sell alot of them at work. retail for around $170 unless you can find old stock in which case it's about $140-150

crabcrusher · #12 08-06-2009, 04:56 AM

If your happy with the Trion, dont waste your money. Spend the 50 bucks on some more lures.

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Originally Posted by UrbanAngler

Thanks for the input guys, I actually using a Trion at the moment and pretty happy.
Is spending the extra $50 for a TCurve worth it?

UrbanAngler · #13 08-06-2009, 06:43 AM

Pflueger the way to go then, but hey, I saw a Pflueger President in eBay.
Is it a discontinued product or something? I can't find it in PF's website.

And sorry, one more.. anybody used the Okuma Celilo?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OKUMA-CELILO-...3A1%7C294%3A50

UrbanAngler · #14 08-06-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by coat

Ive got a raider and rate it very highly.. Also got a tierra and can not stand it.. So i would give some good thoughts to the raider..

What's wrong with the Tierra?

IceManDude · #15 08-06-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by UrbanAngler

And sorry, one more.. anybody used the Okuma Celilo?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OKUMA-CELILO-...3A1%7C294%3A50

That one looks like its the old model, i've never used it, but I can't rate the newer Celilo highly enough. I have the 2-4kg and its super light, casts really well and handles fish with ease. I've got one currently and will look at getting a few more in the near future.... hopefully.