Your suggestions on a rod to match my Catilina 4500
Submitted by PattyT on Wed, 2012-08-01 17:51
Hey all, havn't been on here in ages which is my bad... but im back!
As its tax time and ill have a few extra $$$ lying around with a fishing trip to hervey bay planned for october im looking at getting a new rod to match my 4500. Doesnt matter what brand, but ill need it to be pretty versatile and around the $400 mark
Thanks in advance
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sammy85
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Won't be able to go past the
Won't be able to go past the demon blood for price and versatility mate
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Dizzy
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+1 for the Demon Blood.
+1 for the Demon Blood.
PattyT
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Funnily enough I was just
Funnily enough I was just looking at them.. haha
mw87
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If you want to stretch the
If you want to stretch the budget a little, my Saltiga 64 Combi Jerk...!
Leemo
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+3 for the demon blood!
+3 for the demon blood!
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Daisy
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Spend the extra and get a
Spend the extra and get a salty either the one metioned above or the 63S
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Paul H
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Some of the Catalina rods are
Some of the Catalina rods are pretty good to and are made to match the reels. I have a PE4 Catalina rod to match my 4500. Its light and nice and thin but with a bit of grunt when needed - what line are you using??
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PattyT
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Its got 40lb braid on it atm
Its got 40lb braid on it atm
PattyT
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This looks like a nice
This looks like a nice outfit, wondering if my 45 might be a bit big for it though
http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/daiwa/daiwa-rods/daiwa-catalina-nabura-67-spin-rod-299/
Paul H
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Bought my Catalina's from Ray
Bought my Catalina's from Ray and Annes myself. depending on what you're using it for would suggest the same but in the PE4 model - still has plenty of give in the tip but grunt down low as well. I have 2 spools on my 4500 (one with 40lb one with 50lb braid). I also have a catalina PE8 rod with the 6500 and 80lb braid. I like the rods, light, not a broomstick action and as above with low down power. I'm not familiar with the demon bloods myself so can't compare them.
Cheers
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macka17
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Hi. I got a Capricorn 4500J
Hi.
I got a Capricorn 4500J matched to a Nitro Godzilla. 7 ft.
Does a great job of Jigging. Tossin' Poppers. and bottom fishing.
2 Spools. One with 30lb Braid t'other with 25lb Nylon
Also got an Overhead Godzilla too. Avet SX or Accurate 870 25\30lb
Damn good sticks with great warranty
They're a great allround rod for those weights. 25 to 40lb..
Around the $350 mark.
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PattyT
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Thanks for all the comments
Thanks for all the comments guys, givin me abit to think about!
PattyT
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Think im locked on this one,
Think im locked on this one, im a sucker for a saltiga!
http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/daiwa/daiwa-rods/new-daiwa-saltiga-sg-combi-jerk-64-rod-449-back-in-stock/
bradzino
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Warranty
I tried the old will you sell the rod at this (matching prices)price deal a couple of weeks ago (the price was legitimate from Ray's) and the price was $120 more at this particular shop- well i get this long winded answer about its cause the warranty ya know, cant send it back if you got a problem when your here in WA...
Getting off the point really- awesome rod love the Daiwa gear and will suit the Cat very nice, I do like the Catalina rods but the 67 is too light I would think. Demon are a better price though so you can afford the braid too and I think Catalina have a new range of rods to suit the 2012 reels to think about as well.
Paul H
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I'm sure both would be
I'm sure both would be offering similar warranties and it wouldn't add $120 to the price. so sounds like B/S. As for being interstate you may have to wear postage to get it back but other than that would make little difference.
Good luck with whatever choice you make
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Bunny
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That rod looks great mate.
That rod looks great mate. At 225 grams it will light as a feather and very strong. Not a bad price for such a good rod.
PattyT
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Yeh im pretty stoked with
Yeh im pretty stoked with that price.