As per title, any recomendations for affordable set of rods for solid bags and/or method ?
I would add that our version of method here in the U.S. is called packbait, which in my case would mean casting a large ball of oatmeal/panko based bait formed around a feeder, total weight around 5 or 6 ounces, sometimes as much as 8 ounces.
Not needing especially long range, but rather rods that can take said abuse and hold up.
A good friend here swears by his cheapo Sonik Vader X 3.5's and has had zero issues with them.
That said, has me looking at Sonik HeroX in 12ft 3.5.
Any feedback, or alternative suggestions much appreciated. Currently using Avid Traction 3.5's and wish I could still get another to make a full set, they have been very dependable.
Kaizen Green 12ft 4lb worth a look ? FS Helicals look good value too, but vendor here doesn't have the 3.5's in stock....
I would add that our version of method here in the U.S. is called packbait, which in my case would mean casting a large ball of oatmeal/panko based bait formed around a feeder, total weight around 5 or 6 ounces, sometimes as much as 8 ounces.
Not needing especially long range, but rather rods that can take said abuse and hold up.
A good friend here swears by his cheapo Sonik Vader X 3.5's and has had zero issues with them.
That said, has me looking at Sonik HeroX in 12ft 3.5.
Any feedback, or alternative suggestions much appreciated. Currently using Avid Traction 3.5's and wish I could still get another to make a full set, they have been very dependable.
Kaizen Green 12ft 4lb worth a look ? FS Helicals look good value too, but vendor here doesn't have the 3.5's in stock....
In reply to Post #1
I seem to remember the Outdoor Boys fishing channel covers pack bait rods, from those available over there and iirc didn't he have some made and sold, cat rods too...though not how we know them, smaller etc?
I seem to remember the Outdoor Boys fishing channel covers pack bait rods, from those available over there and iirc didn't he have some made and sold, cat rods too...though not how we know them, smaller etc?
In reply to Post #1
Shimano TX2
12' or pref 13' 3.5 Intensity models will probably lob bricks with ease!
I have 12' 3.25 and they are seriously under-rated for the stated TC in comparison to other 3.25 blanks
Shimano TX2
12' or pref 13' 3.5 Intensity models will probably lob bricks with ease!
I have 12' 3.25 and they are seriously under-rated for the stated TC in comparison to other 3.25 blanks
In reply to Post #1
Sonik Kraft 12' 3.75, or 13' 4lb?
Or even Sonik Gravity in the higher test curves?
Sonik Kraft 12' 3.75, or 13' 4lb?
Or even Sonik Gravity in the higher test curves?
In reply to Post #1
You won't go wrong with the Kaizens
You won't go wrong with the Kaizens
In reply to Post #5
Yes for the money, kaizens is a good shout.Play fish well too.
Yes for the money, kaizens is a good shout.Play fish well too.
In reply to Post #6
4 lb Kaizen, or would that be overkill ? While I'm not looking for mega range, I do throw some hefty pack balls. I do like a rod to bend with a fish on too, for what it's worth...
4 lb Kaizen, or would that be overkill ? While I'm not looking for mega range, I do throw some hefty pack balls. I do like a rod to bend with a fish on too, for what it's worth...
In reply to Post #7
4lb kaizens are great. I bought a set for lobbing bags, cannot fault them (ok, I can - wish they had ceramic rings)
4lb kaizens are great. I bought a set for lobbing bags, cannot fault them (ok, I can - wish they had ceramic rings)