I’m gearing up for my new yak. Currently the only combo I have is a
Shimano Sedona 4000 with a Quantum 7’ med/ heavy rod. Need to get a couple more. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks, Rick
Oh, this ol’ river keeps on rollin’, though,
No matter what gets in the way and which way the wind does blow,
And as long as it does I’ll just sit here
And watch the river flow.
Basicly anything shimano is good, exept for sonoras. I just dont like em.
For rods Shimano teramars are expensive(130$) but worth it. TAke a look at penn slammers, they are awesome.
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also look at the stimulas, and clarus
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Thanks, what about rod length, reel size, etc.
Thanks, Rick
Oh, this ol’ river keeps on rollin’, though,
No matter what gets in the way and which way the wind does blow,
And as long as it does I’ll just sit here
And watch the river flow.
4000’s are goodi like 6 1/2 to 7 foot rods
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If you are going to spend $130 get a Greenwater Loomis. You can’t beat a G-Loomis rod. I also like the Quantum Cabo’s. Mine have been dunked several times and still have held up far better than my Shimano reels.
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loomis rods…greenwater is awesome.
price wise the berkley cherrywood has done me well for less than 30 bucks per rod.
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shimano 4000s are the way to go
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7 foot rod, size of reel depends on what ur catching, for reds 4000, for trout 2500.
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WOW! Thanks for all the responses. I’m out of state & gonna buy when I get down, does Haddrell’s carry Loomis Rods? I wish they would get their web site up.
Thanks Again
Rick
Oh, this ol’ river keeps on rollin’, though,
No matter what gets in the way and which way the wind does blow,
And as long as it does I’ll just sit here
And watch the river flow.
Before you go drop money on a loomis, you might want to check out a star rod. I have had an older loomis rod, some crowders and now a terramar, and I like the $60 star the best. I have a few quantums and stradics, and both seem to be great reels. The quantum (I have the cabo) is an actual “saltwater” reel, where the standard stradic is not.
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any reels are saltwater reels, as long as you wash em.
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IMO loomisis are overrated. JUst get a shimano. Saharas are great reels in the 50$ range. 50 at b-and-b, 75 at haddrels.
yes haddrells has loomis
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my 5 year old stradic cost 130
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I am with Dolphin D, I have star rods with Quantum Cabos and have been very pleased. The whole set-up rod and reel is $200 or less.
If you can get your hands on one of the older (when they made em in America) Penn Slammer 260s or 360s thats what you want.
I don’t care how much you wash your reels, you will destroy anything if you fish hard out a kayak, its just a matter of time. The Slammers used to hold up for me and my buddies for over a year before we had to take them apart and clean everything.
good luck and lemme know if ya find any
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Dick’s Sporting Goods in Summerville has inshore rod/reel combos Diawa for $14.95 each. Buy ten and just throw them away when they get bad.
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Loomis rods are not over rated. They have the best warranty and feel of any rod out there. Now i do have a Crowder( sold @ Barton&Burwell) that i would not trade as well. I also have a couple of heavier star rods that are kick a$$ but those were bought years ago when star was superior in quality. You can’t go wrong with Shimano. They are reasonably priced and have excellent warranties.
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Great thanks, I got a good starting point now. Another question, live
bait buckets, any suggestions? size, brand?
Thanks, Rick
Oh, this ol’ river keeps on rollin’, though,
No matter what gets in the way and which way the wind does blow,
And as long as it does I’ll just sit here
And watch the river flow.