1st breamin rod

Rob C · #1 12-02-2004, 06:20 AM

Hi im thinking if getting my first rod for breaming as ive just started and dont have a clue what to get ive got a budget of around $120

cheers for any input

Stu_000 · #2 12-02-2004, 07:39 AM

Rob

Spend a little more and get a Strudwick Sik Stic for $160. I can vouch for it - great starter and just that bit better that those for the $120 mark.

Cheers

Rob C · #3 12-02-2004, 07:51 AM

Was thinking about the stella, thing is ive only got $120 atm and was hoping for a new rod b4 sunday

will see what happens tho

big mumma · #4 13-02-2004, 02:16 AM

the first rod that i bought specifically for breamin was a squidgy spin ( have upgraded twice since ) and i would recommend these as a good first rod, shop around as they can be found as cheap as $95.00. or if you like the shorter one ( stella ) for the same price.

fishcatcher · #5 13-02-2004, 04:07 AM

if u want 1 for $25 thats right twentyfive dollars pm me

breamdreamer · #6 13-02-2004, 04:20 AM

I just got an Abu Garcia Morron Braided for only $83. Pretty good. If I see you Sunday and you haven't already purchased a rod, you are welcome to give it a go.

Rob C · #7 13-02-2004, 05:25 AM

breamdreamer yeah i picked up one of those today might test it out tomorrow

Got a cheaper rod so i could buy some braid and an extra lure or 2

rigzz · #8 13-02-2004, 05:53 AM

Hi,
I hate to get all pernicketty about spelling but the rod you are referring to is, I think, called a 'Morrum' . As an ABU enthusiast, I found your spelling a little too close to 'moron' for my liking

Only joking. Hope it serves you well.
Cheers,
Rigzz

#9 13-02-2004, 06:23 AM

Gday.
Id have a look at the Daiwa Proycon 1-3kg or 2-4kg.
Great rod for the price.
Id also have a good look at a Shimano Stella.
Both these rods are availiable from Breammaster.com

Cheers

Dave

sorude · #10 24-03-2004, 07:11 AM

Is this rod good? Or should i get something else?

thx
chau

Angry · #11 24-03-2004, 09:23 AM

PM fish catcher and spend the rest on lures

breamdreamer · #12 24-03-2004, 10:31 PM

Having had my Abu Garcia Morrum for about 2 months now, well, I wouldn't say it is the best rod. It is OK, usable for a starter but is not really that light compared to some of the others around. There are heaps of lighter and better ones around. Cheap and ok if you are on a tight budget. I have since seen and used other people's rods and compared them and it gets depressing so much so I don't want to know what they have for now. Later on when I get better and right into lure fishing, I will have to upgrade.

In my opinion, if you can afford to, spend a bit more on the better rods and reels (even for beginner) and in the long run, you save some money. The Abu Morrum is ok for someone new going from a fibreglass rod to a graphite rod, it looks cool feels ok, but after a short while, and starting to fishing with others with better rods, one craves for a better one. To me there is no point in having a whole wide collection of rods/reels, better to have them in the lures! Selling your rod/reed to upgrade you tend to loose out, waste of money. If you can afford to, go all the way out. Yes, I heard that the Strudwick is pretty good.

sorude · #13 25-03-2004, 05:09 AM

thanks alot breamdreamer
I have a snergy and really want to upgrade to a stella or something roughly at that price.The reason i ask was that i had a look at that rod and seem okay.

chau