recommendations soft plastic demersal rod ?
Submitted by Rig on Tue, 2013-01-08 14:45
Hey guys
After pushing my salty fighter way beyond its capabilities on the weekend I am looking for a demersal soft plastic/jig rod probably about a PE 3.
I take it PE 3 is about right for this I usually fish 30-40m what are peoples thoughts on rod length
So far a mate has recommended a demon blood 64 combi jerk, has anyone got any other recommendations?
I will either put my Sol 4000 or saltiga 4000H on it so it has to be spin
cheers
Ben Derecki
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Lemax SlimMax
Have a look at the Lemax SlimMax SM-SJ 600-2. These match up fantastically with 4000 size Daiwa reels and are really ballsy rods. They look great too.
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AlwaysFishin
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+1 for the demon blood. Top
+1 for the demon blood. Top rod.
Fish guts
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ive got a Azusa AES682M with
ive got a Azusa AES682M with a rarenium 5000. works a treat. i just bought it a few weeks ago and christened it with a 92cm pinky on Sunday on a soft plastic in 30 metres. great light outfit with plenty of balls.
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MattMiller
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Get another
Eupro, try either a Twincraft (pe1-3) or Exploder II (pe2-4)
Rig
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exploder
dont know if I am keen on a graphite rod called exploder matt lol. Tghe salty fighter is a Eupro and certainly punches above its weight
keep the recommendations coming guys just want to see what options I have
Batty
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Plastic and Jig
Do many of you use the same rod for jigging and soft plastics? I think ideally the plastics rod wants to be a bit longer but sometimes seem to have to many rods on board........
Can you jig with the Combi jerk? it's a lovely looking rod, really tempted to get one.
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bradz
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Eupro
Saw a Eupro pe1-3 at compleat angler on the weekend. I think it was called a Giant King. About $200
It had a nice action, good length butt and 6' long. Loaded up nicely.
Majorcraft Crostage are also nice (have a few myself).
I did then the best that I knew how. When I knew better, I did better.
bradz
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Majorcraft
I should clarify that the Major Craft Crostage is nice for jigging but not so flash for soft plastics. A bit to stiff in the top section. They do some longer models that may be OK.
I have picked up an Azusa AES682M for soft plastics...yet to be blooded.
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WADRay
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I have a azusa 7ft
I have a azusa 7ft unit....sold as a casting rod but it is the best soft plastic rod i have ever had the pleasure of using.
ADDICT- dUFFMAN
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Demo blood combijerkOr eupro
Demo blood combijerk
Or eupro giant king 1-3
winner winner chicken dinner
Quobbarockhopper
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Sorry for the thread hijack...
Sorry to butt in, but I'm in a similar situation at the moment, looking for a replacement/ upgrade for my recently deseaced tcurve... Do you guys think the demon blood would be a good match for a certate hyper custom 4000 running pe3? Or would it be a bit of overkill?
also, who in perth north of river stocks them? I live in the north, but pass through perth while fifoing regularly so am willing to trek to save the postage...
cheers, and sorry again for jumping in
Rig
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Demon
Your not butting in quobba
I had a look at one at cambells the other day, nice rods I suppose it's hard to say on the overkill factor each to their own on that.
I have a couple of other eupro rods that I like so I will probably look at the ones recommended above and compare
Stevef
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I have the Demon Blood CJ64
I have the Demon Blood CJ64 running PE3 over it and it works beautifully with SP in deep water
slam
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Demon Blood
I have DB 64combi jerk with 4000 sol. beautiful outfit. Well balanced for heavy plastics & jigs.
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Eupro Giant King
We stock the Eupro Giant King rods instore and as mentioned they have a bit of length on them at 6 foot. Dylan my mate has one and is starting to get some nice fish on it. At $180 Fishwrecked Price they are a nice rod. For a slightly heavier PE3 rod than the Demon Blood Combi Jerk is a winner which we will have back in stock soon.
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I ended Up getting a Catalina for a very good price. Now I just need the wind to drop so I can use it