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03-25-2008, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
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Rod Help
Havent asked a question like this in a while. Im trying to narrow down rods for my cousin. Around 100 bucks. Spinner. 10' or 10'6". He really likes my quarrow but they are non-existant now. How do the tica dolphin, and the tsunami airwave compare? I know folks like em, and they arent complete crap like the old school tica's. Mostly used for pluggin 1-3 oz. Bombers, poppers, shad's, needles etc... Thanks for the help guys.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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03-25-2008, 07:57 PM
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Australian Ambassador
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bikini Bottom
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I'm unfamiliar with the Tsunami, but the Tica Dolphins are great. I have a 9' spinner rated 1/2-3oz. (an accurate rating), that I love. Nice blank with good components for a reasonable price.
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03-25-2008, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Boston
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Agree with that tica as well. Mine treated me very well for several years and would recommend it highly.
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03-25-2008, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: N.K.
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Airwave 9 fter is right on for me also.Nice and light for plugging all night!
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03-25-2008, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Southern RI
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I have not owned a Tica. However, I do like both my 9' and 10' Airwaves for 1-3oz plugging. Very light, fairly fast tip, but stiffen up under a load. I also am a big fan of the x-flock wrapped butts. Some disagree, but I like it well enough so that I had my G.Loomis done over using it.
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03-25-2008, 10:06 PM
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Fish Hound
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Shrewsbury, MA & Mashpee, MA
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Another option with a similar feel to the Tica Dolphin and similar price is the Ugly Stick Custom spinning rod. Might be worth going to a store and giving them all a feel.
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"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.....pursue those."
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03-25-2008, 10:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Clinton Ma
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The St Croix Triumph fits that price range. I picked up a 8ft I believe it's 3/4-2 oz great little rod. #^&#^&#^&#^&s has a pretty good selection of them.
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03-26-2008, 09:22 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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For $100 I'd go with the Dolphin.
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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03-26-2008, 10:20 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
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I like the Daiwa Sealine x I used to fish that pole and it served we really well. It held up well to abuse and for the money was a great value.
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03-26-2008, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
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Thx guys, i heard a certain b&t is having a sale this weekend.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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03-27-2008, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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maybe he can find a used all-star or rainshadow for that price if ya check around.
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No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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03-27-2008, 12:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: newport
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Ask the guys at the Saltwater Edge ,they know their stuff!
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03-27-2008, 01:03 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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Another vote for the Tica Dolphin or the Tsunami Air Wave.
you cant go wrong with either. fuji guides and seat if you like the shrink grips over cork tape go AW if you like just cork tape go with the Tica
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03-27-2008, 03:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Framingham, MA, USA
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I own a few ticas and have been very pleased with them. They are also not to expensive
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03-27-2008, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
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You might also consider the St.Croix Triumph.Comparable in price with a 5yr warranty.
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03-27-2008, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 4 hours from my favorite place
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Picked up a tsunami last season and it actually turned into one of my favorites! Also for that price range I have a Sealine X which has served me well and is quite durable! Skip the Ugly Sticks if you ask me.....
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Simplify.......
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03-27-2008, 05:56 PM
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Australian Ambassador
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bikini Bottom
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Great signature line Jenn, one of my favorite books.
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03-28-2008, 08:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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t.orlando has a custom 1087 in the bst which would be perfect for the weight range you are looking at.
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No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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