Shimano Stradic 8000 FJ With Full of 20lb Braid... What Rod?

 I would like to do a lot of jetty and rock fishing for salmon, taylor, tunas to Mallos... using bait and may be spinner sometimes...

What rod should I be matching it with? or how would you match it?

Budget... No more than $150 but open for suggestion...

Hope to hear from anyone...

 

Thanks


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rovex aureus in that range

Tue, 2012-05-08 23:20

rovex aureus in that range ~$120 depending where youll be fishing most any of the 10-11-12ft versions

for a beefier outfit a FWA 11'6 has the balls for decent weight and bait

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Lemax President Royal

Wed, 2012-05-09 11:45

Have a look at the 9ft Lemax President Royal.  The nine footer would be a good compromising length for fishing off jetty, rocks and beach and the 100g lure weight would cover you for metals and light / medium sinkers.

They're great rods, light to cast and really tough in the bottom end. There are quite a few FW members who won't hesitate to rate them.

RRP is $150 but flick me a PM to drop 10% off that if you're interested.

 

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 The eupro does a 9, 10 and

Fri, 2012-05-11 18:17

Eupro do a 9, 10 and 11 foot cyclone have heard good things about these rods. Ive got the 10 footer but havnt landed anything on it and use my 8000 stradic on it. Bought it from oceanside.

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 i ended up getting 9 foot

Fri, 2012-05-11 19:30

 i ended up getting 9 foot Lemax president royal. Very good blank... The arc... run all the way down to the main piece. and I will get it tested this weekend....

Thanks everyone...