browsing for a nice 30-60g lure thrower

[ssymmetri]

just got my tax back =P

some candidates that i like the look of:
G craft fighting blue 742MH ~$700
Tenryu motion 782M ~$550
Ripple fisher aquila 72H ~$700

i guess the main criteria would be
casting 30-60g lures far
around 7-8ft
powerful blank (for kings and what not)

would you pick any of these? or something else?

[jugglerman]

Line rating?

[spoonta66]

Saltiga 80s if you can find one roughly $5-600 handle 10-60g lures and are a fantastic all round rod for lure fishing and light plugging. Tough as nails and rated to 10kg line.

[ssymmetri]

thinking pe1.5 or pe2 of 8core
so like 25 - 35lb braid

will check out saltiga 80s, hope it's made in japan!

[Barra Cam]

Yes the daiwa 80s is a beautiful casting rod that is versatile and powerful. They are no longer available but another brand of rod will be released shortly that will blow you mind and fill the gap left by the 80s. I can't wait until I can tell you about them.

[spoonta66]

Originally Posted by Barra Cam

Yes the daiwa 80s is a beautiful casting rod that is versatile and powerful. They are no longer available but another brand of rod will be released shortly that will blow you mind and fill the gap left by the 80s. I can't wait until I can tell you about them.

You can still get the 80s at quite a few shops. Have a look around.

[Barra Cam]

NLA means from suppliers. I'm sure there will be a few in some shops. What happens if something goes wrong with the one you buy. Even if you get a credit there isn't one exactly the same to replace it.

[Sav02]

evergreen have some mega cool shore casting rods, look them up (im at work and dont really have time to do it sorry :P) similar price to the others but like everything else made by evergreen they are sh!t hot

[GregL]

I like the Ripple Fishers, good value and you can push them to the absolute limit!
I have a couple of GT rods of theirs and as light and cheaper plus fight fish just as good as any of my Smiths, Carpenters or Fishermans.
I have a Ultimo on order at the moment in some funky custom colours getting ready for my next trip in October.

Greg

[spoonta66]

Originally Posted by GregL

I like the Ripple Fishers, good value and you can push them to the absolute limit!
I have a couple of GT rods of theirs and as light and cheaper plus fight fish just as good as any of my Smiths, Carpenters or Fishermans.
I have a Ultimo on order at the moment in some funky custom colours getting ready for my next trip in October.

Greg

Ripple Fisher good value? Don't they charge $1100+ for thier casting rods?