suggestions on a really nice 8'er Albie boat spinning rod

[niko]

I've got a bunch of different rods I use for Albies. I don't think any r over 7'6". The one I grab when I want to fish is a shimano teramar. It isn't the most expensive but it's the one I like the most. recently picked up a light crowder rod and it is pretty sweet. Sea dangles had some nice loomis roads I liked. Maybe he will chime in
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[scottw]

any of the Loomis E6X's are nice....I think the Green water is the calssic albie rod ....I use a Star 7'6" Seagis from shore(or boat)...it's only rated to 5/8ths ounce but will throw a 1.5 ounce PoJee with no trouble...10 lb Fireline and you can cover a lot of water and has plenty of backbone if you hook a decent bass or blue..fun rod for a bunch of applications

[fish raptor]

Originally Posted by scottw

any of the Loomis E6X's are nice....I think the Green water is the calssic albie rod ....I use a Star 7'6" Seagis from shore(or boat)...it's only rated to 5/8ths ounce but will throw a 1.5 ounce PoJee with no trouble...10 lb Fireline and you can cover a lot of water and has plenty of backbone if you hook a decent bass or blue..fun rod for a bunch of applications

Wow, only 5/8ths ounce, thats light. I will look into the E6X's rods. Is the green water rod one of the E6X rods or are they different ?

The only problem with a rod is ya gotta put it in your hands and get a feel for it, maybe even put your reel on it to see if you like the balance. I can do a lot of internet scouting but eventually I will have to go somewhere to get a hands on.....

Who has a good selection of Loomis in stock ? I figure it will be a long drive but that's o.k., I don't mind.

[scottw]

Originally Posted by fish raptor

Wow, only 5/8ths ounce, thats light. I will look into the E6X's rods. Is the green water rod one of the E6X rods or are they different ?

don't know that you need anything special like Professor M suggested, I think definitely something light and versatile is more fun for these screamers...some will go with a reel with a high retrieve rate to help contend with the speed which is why the Stradic is popular for high end albie setups....but again, a 3-4000 series Battle works just fine...

http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loo...REENWATER.html

http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loo...X_INSHORE.html

[fish raptor]

Originally Posted by scottw

don't know that you need anything special like Professor M suggested, I think definitely something light and versatile is more fun for these screamers...some will go with a reel with a high retrieve rate to help contend with the speed which is why the Stradic is popular for high end albie setups....but again, a 3-4000 series Battle works just fine...

http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loo...REENWATER.html

http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loo...X_INSHORE.html

Well as usual I have to check out all the reviews & reports to see what every thinks of the 2 rods (Greenwater & E6X's) so I spent a good hour and half reading reviews and to be honest with you I came away a little bit shocked.

There were TONS of fisherman who stated that they liked the St. Croix Avid Inshore over the Greenwater which really surprised me as the G. Loomis are quite a bit more $$. It wasn't just a few but many and the Avids are what I am already using. Huh ???? Still reading reviews and next looking at the E6X's. Don't get me wrong, tons loved them. I find it kinda odd that some said they were "more sensetive" and other stated the opposite, and .... some said lighter and others said opposite. I guess I need to put one in my hands.
Today I'll spend a few hours on the E6X's to see what I can see.

thanks all for your input..... will keep you posted on progress.

[blondterror]

I love my Aubut that I just bought this fall.

High end rods for sure.. I use mine from the beach and paired it with a Tri Power 5000.

http://www.aubutrods.com/spinning-rods/

[fish raptor]

Originally Posted by blondterror

I love my Aubut that I just bought this fall.

High end rods for sure.. I use mine from the beach and paired it with a Tri Power 5000.

http://www.aubutrods.com/spinning-rods/

Have to admit I am completely unfamiliar with this brand of rods but will give them a thorough review and see what comes out of the wash.
thank you for their website.....

[scottw]

Originally Posted by blondterror

I love my Aubut that I just bought this fall.

High end rods for sure.. I use mine from the beach and paired it with a Tri Power 5000.

http://www.aubutrods.com/spinning-rods/

best suggestion yet..this would be the ultimate....custom albie rod wrapped by a world class albie chaser...and support small business