how much you willing to spend?

 

There are several good ones on the market. Bass pro has their extreme inshore line. Shimano has the Teramar line. The Shimano is TC4, I have one and love it. Both sell for $100.

 

First Id get the Shimano Teramar...If I already had one of those, I would probably buy 2 more....If they were all out, I would probably special order a Shimano Teramar...If the Teramar was too expensive, I think I would steal a shimano teramar...

Seriously, the best rod in the world IMHO....

 

I went to Gander Mountain today to check that rod out. Hmmmm, I think I am going to have to steal one. Or at least do my best legal impression of stealing one. As a matter of fact, as soon as I got home, I put my brand new Key Largo plugging rod up for sale on another board. I will take the proceeds and buy myself a Teramar. EVERYONE needs to buy another rod they have absolutely no need for.....

 

depends on your budget. for $100 the teramar is a good choice. if you are willing to spend more, you can get the best fair traded rod available in the market.

the g.loomis bucara or pro-blue. or find something taht's built around the GLX, Sage Graphite, GL4 or IMX blank. These blanks are made of 65million modulus. It's the best in the market. between the shimano and the g.loomis, it is like comparing a lexus to a ferrari.

NOTE: g.loomis is owned by shimano.

 

g.loomis also has lifetime warranty... bucara is very nice! pro blue is little stiff and seems to be more meant for heavier application...

 

St. Croix Tidemaster..

 

Hey RR,

Can you tell me a bit more about that rod? I've been eyeing it as a yak rod for flounder, stripers, and blues. It seems wicked light and hence, comfortable enough to hold all day.

Thanks,
Chump

 

Atlantic Mackerel

Sometimes I think it would be good to have a surf casting style rod and reel when I am fishing Atlantic Mackerel. I fishing from a flat sand bar beach with n obstructions. I generally fish in a very deep channel where the currents can be strong when the tide is chaaging and perhpas the longer casting ability would help me at certain times.

Just read an article in 'In-Fisherman - DEC" that
stated that a 10 foot fiberglas with a free-spool feature would likely be a good started rod/reel.(Not usre what Fee-spool means of why importnat).

Has anyone used surf casting equipment and techniques in fishing Atlantic Macherel and could therefore advise me of there experience ?


http://sportfishing.mynovascotia.net/fish-species-mackerel.asp

 

as for the Shimano/Loomis marriage, a few of the top end Shimano rods are being built by Loomis, Calcutta's right off the top of my head, and probably some of the others... may be something to check out if your looking for 1st class at a lower price...

 

If ya want light,powerfull,good price and great quality I'd suggest the Hurricane Redbone series. The rods are built in Ga. but the blanks come from the same factory as St Croix. Sports Authority carries them and they are frequently sold from 89.99-119.99 depending on the model. They (Sports Authority) will honor a lifetime warranty on these rods. I have abused the mortal hell out of my 7' med/heavy 3/8-1oz and it has held up very well. It has landed plenty of big inshore fish including sheepshead to 9lbs and over slot reds. I just switched the reel from a Stradic 4000 to a Daiwa TDSOL 2000 for a Yak combo...It's almost silly how little this combo weighs.

 

Thanks Fishman. I've been drooling over their site for a week or so now. I love how they actually have the weight of the rod there. I'm going to have a to find a way to weight my current rods so that I can gauge the difference.

Thanks,
Chump

 

For my inshore needs I use 2 both are 8'6 ".
G'Loomis SUR1023S and a St Croix Wild River. Both throw 3/8 on the bottom end with the Loomis 1 1/2oz on the top and the St Croix 1 1/4.

 

another recommendation on St. Croix Tidemaster. I have the travel version (3 piece) rated up to 1 1/4 oz. It slung Maria metal pretty good.

I also had a chance to play with my friends loomis and it seemed to be a stiffer rod. if you have the money, I go loomis with lifetime warranty.

You can also get St. Croix at LL Bean for lifetime warranty also.

 

I personally use a BPS Inshore Extreme 7' for throwin' anything between 1/2oz. and 2oz. I think that's the rating, and it's pretty accurate. A little over 1 oz. is the money spot. Nice for throwin' Storm Shads to hungry stripers.

One of the boys I fish with uses the Terramar . . . it's a little heavier and stiffer than the BPS IE rod. I think it has 1 more guide as well. Nice blank, but a little stiff for my personal style of casting.

For yakkin', I am diggin' the St. Croix Triumph 6'6" rated 1/4-5/8. I'm usually tossin' 1/4 oz. to 1/2 oz. and sometimes 1 oz. It's fun and light. Can't go wrong with this one if length isn't any issue.

 

I've started downsizing some of my outfits since I seem to be casting light jigs more often. A long day of casting with a long or heavy rod has wiped me out in the past. Now, I'm using a Team Daiwa Light & Tough Series (LT) 6' MH spinning rod. It's strong enough for the fish I'm catching and it's really light for the price. But I think I want to go even lighter. I've seen rods with these coiled Titanium wire guides (I think they're called recoil guides) on the BPS Johnny Morris rods. They feel super light! Anyone try one of those?