Ivan Tuna Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 21 hours ago, JDP said: When the skinny little rods that looked like kids outfits first came out they flooded the markets to the point these are all you tend to see on boats these days. Most have names which are hard to keep up with. The likes of jigging master, carpenter, black hole, ripple fisher, ocean legacy etc etc have taken over the rod world by storm. I still get the odd Shimano and Daiwa rod but not many. Unfortunately the choice is just so big these days its become a nightmare. This is the kind of thing you are faced with here when walking into a tackle store!!!.. this store has over 10,000 rods on offer and doesn't really specialise in any of those names I mentioned above. Never mind Carpenter Rods - what about their lures 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 @GPSguru- looking to update my ageing boat rods in anticipation of getting afloat so im the market for new rods. I see you recommend the Aphex, is that limited to the 8-15 or all 3 classes in the range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Jon cook said: @GPSguru- looking to update my ageing boat rods in anticipation of getting afloat so im the market for new rods. I see you recommend the Aphex, is that limited to the 8-15 or all 3 classes in the range? Well, they are not produced any more due to a naming patent infringement, but thay will be reproduced uner a different name using the same blanks in the coming spring. The range was, 8.5 -15, 12 - 20, and 20 - 30 ............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Sorry, by bad -poorly written. Was the recommendation only the 8-15 or the whole range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, Jon cook said: Sorry, by bad -poorly written. Was the recommendation only the 8-15 or the whole range. Sort of ........... The 8.5 - 15 is a lovely action rod that covers most bases ......... the others are 'OK' rods Jon cook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Anyone used the Daiwa Saltiga boat rods? Curious to understand whether their performance justifies the significant hike in price over the Kenzakis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Anyone used the Daiwa Saltiga boat rods? Curious to understand whether their performance justifies the significant hike in price over the Kenzakis. I doubt anything you or your dogs would notice. JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I’d rather get a custom rod for that price 😮 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Tuna Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 8 hours ago, Andy135 said: Anyone used the Daiwa Saltiga boat rods? Curious to understand whether their performance justifies the significant hike in price over the Kenzakis. I bought the braid version a few weeks ago, not fished it yet, but I did use it to spool 4 reels. Softer tip as you’d want on a braid rod, loads up nicely - I like the feel of it. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DINOBOY Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 My fave conventional rod is the century Excalibur braid 12-20 it’s as light as a feather with a super sensitive tip leading down into a powerful rigid butt. Fantastic rod all round. specialist will be the 5kg class xzoga taka G 6’6” blanks. Super light and strong for all my reef fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 im just happy with what i got, i catch fish with it, that will do me. i went on a charter boat with this rod,( must have been the cheepest set up on the boat.) but i caught fih where outhers did not must be luck Saintly Fish and suzook12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Abu Suveran Evo 12lb, 20lb and 30lb Abu Suveran Pro 12-20lb Abu Suveran original and Pro 4-8oz uptiders White Water Blue Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I have an original suveran pro uptide , nice rod. All my rods are off the shelf jobs. Unless I needed something for a particular reason I’m happy with upper end of the mainstream market. A lot of tackle catches more people than fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, Dicky said: Abu Suveran Evo 12lb, 20lb and 30lb Abu Suveran Pro 12-20lb Abu Suveran original and Pro 4-8oz uptiders White Water Blue Dog Excellent choice sir 🙂 Dicky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_Egg2012 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 23 hours ago, DINOBOY said: My fave conventional rod is the century Excalibur braid 12-20 it’s as light as a feather with a super sensitive tip leading down into a powerful rigid butt. Fantastic rod all round. specialist will be the 5kg class xzoga taka G 6’6” blanks. Super light and strong for all my reef fishing. They are quality rods I've got the 12-20 & 20-40 class rods and love them, but then I do have a soft spot for Century rods still have 8 of their beach casters 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DINOBOY Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Scotch_Egg2012 said: They are quality rods I've got the 12-20 & 20-40 class rods and love them, but then I do have a soft spot for Century rods still have 8 of their beach casters 😁 Lol yeah I got a fair few too mate and zzippys. Scotch_Egg2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 As Abu have ruined the Suveran with their latest model if i was after a new rod the century would be a contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I have a Team Diawa TDX 12-20lb, Team Diawa 4-10oz uptider, Abu Suveran Pro 12-20lb, 6-12lb 12-20lb and a 20-30lb Kenzaki's My favourite reel is a 25 year old Abu 7000c synchro which has outlived numerous Chinese 7000's which I have now given up buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, Maverick said: have a Team Diawa TDX 12-20lb, I have the 20-30 (and a bigger 40-50?that I bought from @Odyssey)of these rods. Great rods. My 20-30 needs a service or rebuild though as it’s looking it’s age now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Yes I have toyed with the idea of having my 12-20 rebuilt (I have two of them) but I would like to try some other blanks first before I spent as much or if not more than the rod cost originally on a rebuild. Hard call to make although we have a good rod builder local to us who I know would make it look at least as good as new or maybe better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Maverick said: Yes I have toyed with the idea of having my 12-20 rebuilt (I have two of them) but I would like to try some other blanks first before I spent as much or if not more than the rod cost originally on a rebuild. Hard call to make although we have a good rod builder local to us who I know would make it look at least as good as new or maybe better. The Greys are worth looking at without breaking the bank, love mine Maverick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Stone Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 love my old Ugly Stick Hooked1980 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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