Looking for rod to suit spinning up north to suit Trinidad DC 20 - must have trigger

Hopefully someone can help ... I have searched all the web sites I know and still cant find the rod that I'd like .. I want a good 10' / 11' rod for overhead casting .. Must have trigger and be softer in the top section than high modulus graphite or carbon blank rods .. Would prefer a composite rod and will be running 30 / 40lb braid backing on the reel .. throwing 85 gram slices .. I already have an Aureas 6911, USA imported Emblem over head, and Silstar crystal 10 foot overhead rod ... To be honest the crystal casts much better due to the smooth action the full glass tip gives and has good power due to the stiffer main section .. almost the perfect rod, just no trigger and is a little light for the Trini ( perfect for the Torque 100 though ) .. Short of making my own rod up or buying a Daiwa sensor surf 11' with the trigger ( key feature im looking for ) but just hasnt got the right top section im looking for ... Has anyone got any suggestions?

 

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hey mate - can't comment

Mon, 2012-05-07 08:13

hey mate - can't comment about the right recommendation for you, cut there is a story in the current Western Angler mag about this topic, as it relates to South African fishermen who use overheads from shore...  

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Have you had a look at the

Mon, 2012-05-07 10:06

Have you had a look at the Lemax Platinum mate?

http://lemaxpro.com/rods/freshwater/pl.php

There's no 11 footer but there's a 10.  They've got a soft tip, got the casting reel seat you're looking for and they're pretty light to boot... 80g lure weight should be about right too?

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rods

Mon, 2012-05-07 11:44

Have a look at the poseidon surf rods - Top rods of the shelf or u can have a custom stick made up.

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Thanks guys ... yeah I have

Mon, 2012-05-07 15:04

Thanks guys ... yeah I have looked at the poseidon rods, even found a few around the perth area.. heavy rod for what I want but great all the same ... I'll hav ea look at the Lemax .. cheers ..

 

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Its a vicious cycle .... Sleep - dream about fishing .... Awake - go fishing ... Go fishing - already planning the next time i get to go fishing ...... We are so lucky to be passionate about such a thing ....

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Thanks guys ... yeah I have

Mon, 2012-05-07 15:04

Thanks guys ... yeah I have looked at the poseidon rods, even found a few around the perth area.. heavy rod for what I want but great all the same ... I'll hav ea look at the Lemax .. cheers ..

 

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Its a vicious cycle .... Sleep - dream about fishing .... Awake - go fishing ... Go fishing - already planning the next time i get to go fishing ...... We are so lucky to be passionate about such a thing ....

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 tiralejo by shimano but not

Mon, 2012-05-07 16:58

 tiralejo by shimano but not sure on the winch mount

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looked at these ... picked

Mon, 2012-05-07 17:48

looked at these ... picked them up and they are a lil stiff .. will have to see if I can borrow one from a mate and take it for a cast ..

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Its a vicious cycle .... Sleep - dream about fishing .... Awake - go fishing ... Go fishing - already planning the next time i get to go fishing ...... We are so lucky to be passionate about such a thing ....