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Old 01-27-2009, 01:20 PM   #1
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Rod recommendations?

Need some help in making sure I'm not undergunned this year. Looking at stand up trolling rods for Penn International 50 and a Penn 114. Also looking for a spin rod for a Penn9500 that would work for deep butterfly jigging, rap X swimmers, and casting into breaking fish. Keepin in mind that the 120-150# class fish are going to grow 5-6 inches by this coming season.....

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Old 01-27-2009, 05:00 PM   #2
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We are upgrading too. Looking at short stroke stand ups for the 50's.
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Old 01-27-2009, 05:31 PM   #3
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If you don't want to spend big bucks for the custom jobs, look at the Penn Tuna Sticks, the white ones that rated for up to 100lb test. They come in 5'5" and 6' sizes. Calstar also makes some good rods, but for more money. I stick to e-glass rods graphite is too tender for the way I abuse them.

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Old 01-27-2009, 06:56 PM   #4
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Penn slaammer used to make some nice white glass stand up rods. fought a 200+ big eye on one until we lost at the gaff, and it never had a problem

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Old 01-27-2009, 08:54 PM   #5
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What do people think about the new Shimano Trevala rods?
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:35 AM   #6
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What do people think about the new Shimano Trevala rods?
I think they're too light for the size class we saw last year. I'm looking for a better jigging rod this year but don't want to break the bank. I'd like to stay under $300. Looking at VS, OTI or a custom cal stick
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Old 01-28-2009, 05:19 PM   #7
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I think they're too light for the size class we saw last year. I'm looking for a better jigging rod this year but don't want to break the bank. I'd like to stay under $300. Looking at VS, OTI or a custom cal stick
They make an Extra-Heavy power, medium-fast action, rated 80-200# line. Retail for $170 I think.

That's too light for what was out there last year?
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Old 01-29-2009, 08:29 AM   #8
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I just ran accross this on Noreast. I know the guy and he has a rep for building great rods. http://www.noreast.com/discussion/vi...opic_ID=122752

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Old 01-30-2009, 08:23 AM   #9
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I'd drive down to CMS. Every rod they sell is custom made. If they don't have what you want, they will make it for you in house.

Fishermans Outfitter would be another choice but they won't have the selection like CMS.
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Old 01-30-2009, 08:27 AM   #10
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the outerbanks outfitter tournement rods are nice. I have some and work great.

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/...ntional-combos

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Old 01-30-2009, 12:06 PM   #11
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We also had picked up some Ande stand-up rods as well last winter when Wildwood was closing... , they are a bit lighter than some 50's but did the job fine

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Old 02-01-2009, 05:13 PM   #12
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Trevala Heavy

I think the Trevala 6'.6" Heavy w. medium fast tip (TVC66H) should be fine. Rated for 80-200# braid. It's priced around $170. However, I'd welcome any other recommendations.

Thinking of matching it to a Diawa Saltist 50. I'd love to get the Penn Torque but it's quite a bit more expensive than the Saltist.

What do folks here think about that combo?

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Old 03-08-2009, 09:08 AM   #13
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bumping for more discussion...

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Some very good deals at the show and the CMS boys have a very good deal there.
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Old 03-08-2009, 10:52 AM   #15
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I've got CMS stand up rods matched to my Int vsw 50s for trolling
I've got Trevala tvc-58xxh set ups for jiggin

Chaos makes some nice rods also and I know they have done the msba & risaa shows in the past

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Old 03-08-2009, 03:51 PM   #16
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I had CMS make me a Calstar jigging stick. Picked it up yesterday, it's sweet!
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Old 03-23-2009, 08:52 PM   #17
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Going to check out the Outer Banks rods at Boaters World after the next markdown...

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Old 03-24-2009, 05:34 PM   #18
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I have Crowder Rods: ESU6680 6'6" 50-80 lb $160

http://www.crowderrods.com/Eseries.html

Got them locally for about $130 each, matched them with Shimano TLD 50II, nice and light weight.
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