I'm replacing and simplifying some of my gear. I have 2 Okuma Coronado CD-50 spinning reels (similar to the Shimano Baitrunner 4500) that I use with mackerel from my boat. One is on a 7' Silstar rod and the other is on a 6' Penn Mariner.

I would like to get two new, moderately priced, matching rods, probably 6.5' or 7', medium heavy action, to use instead. The old rods will head to the local flea market. Any suggestions?

I am very happy with my Tica's for under $80 they are great rods for the money

I'm not the great fisherman, but does it really make a difference?? If so, PLEASE, explain the difference. Maybe I can learn something!!!

I'm not the great fisherman, but does it really make a difference?? If so, PLEASE, explain the difference. Maybe I can learn something!!!

Your right, I don't think it makes a difference. Just need a rod that can handle the fish you hook. Maybe also have enough backbone to pitch a heavy bait away from the boat.

To simplify, get a rod for eeling and use it for livelining and chunking too.

maybe a tsunami boat rod,for chunking and live-lining you want a heavy action rod. www.biminibayoutfitters.com/tsutrophyrods.htm

or you go for the good old ugly stick boat rods.

What do you consider as a moderate price?

In the near future I am going to wrap a Seeker CLB706B blank.

Blank goes for $72 or so....then you have to wrap it, but wow what a nice blank with backbone.

So if you have a buddie that wraps rods you can build it for $140 or so and you won't be dissapointed.

I use Penn slammers, med heavy, 6' long with 4500 Baitrunners, you can pick up these rods for about $50, I think they work great for livelinning and chunking, and drifting for fluke and Seabass.Good luck.