Star Nickelite Rod? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

luds · 02-09-2006, 04:05 PM

Anyone have any experience with the Star Nickelite Series Spinning rods?

From what I can tell these rods come with quality Fuji components. I'm looking specifically at the N612S66 6'6 rated from 3/8 to 1 1/4. Hoping to use this rod for small rubber, bucktails and probably some mini mambos and jumpin minnows etc. Basically for when the bass first show up.

I was also considering a Loomis Greenwater rod but the Star rods at $120 are far more less expensive.

Thanks in advance any help.

TSPS · 02-09-2006, 04:34 PM

I have a All Star - Stellar Lite CG90IS 10-25 LBS 1-4 oz , 9' . I do like the rod - However the ruber cap on the but of the rod came off , then the plug in the but sec. fell out , and now the cork tape started to unwind . Again I like the rod but sometimes you get what you pay for .

just my 2cents

luds · 02-09-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TSPS

I have a All Star - Stellar Lite CG90IS 10-25 LBS 1-4 oz , 9' . I do like the rod - However the ruber cap on the but of the rod came off , then the plug in the but sec. fell out , and now the cork tape started to unwind . Again I like the rod but sometimes you get what you pay for .

just my 2cents

It's definately true that in most cases you get what you pay for. These rods as far as I kow have nothing to do with All Star and by the looks of them(on line photos) have great components and are well made. On a side note I have an All Star production rod that needs a new handle wrap and real seat too so I feel your pain.

shadow · 02-09-2006, 05:54 PM

star rods not all star makes the steller lite and nickel light rods both are nice for the money the 7' steller light would make a nice schoolie rod for the money.

pmueller · 02-09-2006, 05:55 PM

In the past Star Rods have been a great product. Its my understanding that most of the product line went overseas with a new owner. One shop I know is not pushing the product anymore.
The Stellar Lite has been a great rod for me, the Nickelite looked like a better rod, lighter, stiffer, more responsive. More expensive.

wader-dad · 02-09-2006, 05:59 PM

I have a Star Stellar Lite 7 1/2 foot schoolie surf rod I got at the Rissa show a few years back. Stellar lite is the surf series. I think it is a very good rod for the price. But not cheap- around $110 so gets close to a Lami. highly recommend it for the first bass. Again its a Star rod not All Star. Different companies.

shadow · 02-09-2006, 06:06 PM

I used to fish the 10' steller light the made in the usa and liked the rod it was a nice rod.now they make the blanks overseas then wrap them here in flordia and put an american flag one them.

Slingah · 02-09-2006, 06:14 PM

I have a stellar light 10'....no problems at all......great rod for the money

Goose · 02-09-2006, 06:15 PM

I have a Star Nickelite 9' conv w/6500 throws 1-4 (IMO 11/2 to 2 is best) That rod is the balds. M&D's has one left. Imo its one of the best production rods out there.

luds · 02-10-2006, 01:37 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going to give the Star rod a try.