Suggestions for Canal Rod/Reel - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Rob Rockcrawler · 10-25-2006, 06:09 PM

The last couple years i have been using a lami triflex 2 piece 10' with a abu 7000 with 50lb PP. ITs a good eel rod for the canal, can handle the current and large fish. Throws eels really well with the soft tip. Can throw 4oz jigs 5 is pushing it a bit and it doesnt have the right feel for jigs. The rod was $180 and the reel was bout a hundred, a little more with modification. Im sure there is a reel for sale somewhere on this sight. If you are primarily throwing slime i would highly recomend it.

Mike P · 10-25-2006, 07:38 PM

Go see Mike at M&Ds when he starts opening on weekends again. Probably after Thanksgiving, for the holidays. He can get you out the door with a Quarrow rod and Abu reel for right around your $300 target

The Quarrows are about the best of the "budget" or "entry level" rods I've seen to date. Lifetime warranty with a two year straight "over the counter" swap if they break. And they're two piece.

If you want spinning instead of conventional, look at the Daiwa Emblem Pro 5500. It probably wouldn't hold up for my jigging purposes (heck, I jig over 100 nights a season) and mine are already showing signs of gear slop, but for once/twice a week and mixed fishing (plugs/snakes/jigs) they're fine.

BrianS · 10-25-2006, 09:18 PM

yeah i dont need anything too too epic.
i only fish one or MAYBE 2 nights a week....

ill stop in the shop when it opens back up then... lots of good ideas.. i appreciate them all.

Clogston29 · 10-26-2006, 02:38 PM

Mac just put up a rod in the classifieds that would work if you're looking to go conventional. Leave you plenty of money for a reel too at under $300 - might want to check that out.

BrianS · 10-26-2006, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the heads up - Rod taken care of... so now just need a reel..

gone fishin · 10-26-2006, 04:29 PM

Abu 7000 Big Game. A real workhorse!! I think Mac had a reel or two on sale also?

Ron A · 11-04-2006, 10:04 AM

Hey Guys, we are going to reintroduce the popular all around XRA 1205 blank as a Lamiglas Factory conventional Ron Arra Surf Pro model XCRA 1205 10' rated for 1-4 oz lures. It should be offered by the spring striper action. Thanks