Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Looking for something to throw these swimbaits with (8-10"), under $100 Quote
wisturkeyhunter Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Muskie rod might be the best way to go. They are designed for heavy baits and heavy fish. Store brand might be the best way to go. I don't really care for gander mountain but they do make some good rods for under 100. Quote
Wildbillb Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 For you? I would select something with a good warrenty. ;D Quote
Super User Muddy Posted July 24, 2008 Super User Posted July 24, 2008 Hey LBH: what the fellas this way are using, I have not used them yet as I have no swim baits. OKUMA: http://www.okumafishingteam.com/rods/conventional/gsswimbait.html Quote
njbasser Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 i havent fished swimbaits, but tackletour gave the okuma a good review in its swimbait rods war, a Best Value Award, and said for the price it cant be beat and is a steal. I definitely think thats the way to go Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 I don't know the exact cost, but Fish Chris is as cheap as you are! Whatever he fishes is what you (and I) need. 8-) Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 I don't know the exact cost, but Fish Cris is as cheap as you are! Whatever he fishes is what you (and I) need. 8-) I'm not "cheap",....I'm, "value based" ;D ;D Quote
Masshole Mike Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 russ i just picked up a 7'6" okuma and paired it with a lefty cardiff 300A, any time you wanna try it out just lemme know. just remember though, you break it, you buy it! ;D Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 http://www.***.com/descpageRDCDAIWA-DAHSCR.html 7'9" XHEAVY. 65 bucks and free shipping from TW. Quote
mike bat Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 okuma is more than likely the best value at 100 bucks ... Quote
Aaron Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 That Daiwa rod is pretty nice looking. Too bad they are out of stock. Although, I don't think I am allowed to put my Calcutta on a Daiwa rod. Some people would look down on that. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 okuma is more than likely the best value at 100 bucks ... I really agree that the Okumas (only read about, dont have one) are probably the best deal out there, but they are actually $110. I know its only 10 bucks, but under 100 is the request... Quote
bpm2000 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 okuma is more than likely the best value at 100 bucks ... I really agree that the Okumas (only read about, dont have one) are probably the best deal out there, but they are actually $110. I know its only 10 bucks, but under 100 is the request... they used to be 99.. what happened... Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 okuma is more than likely the best value at 100 bucks ... I really agree that the Okumas (only read about, dont have one) are probably the best deal out there, but they are actually $110. I know its only 10 bucks, but under 100 is the request... they used to be 99.. what happened... Popularity is my guess. Production costs are a likely contributor as well. :'( Quote
bpm2000 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 I don't know the exact cost, but Fish Chris is as cheap as you are! Whatever he fishes is what you (and I) need. 8-) last i remember he uses okuma SPINNING rigs for throwing swimbaits. Not for the average user 8-). Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 Russ fishes both, but I think he prefers spinning tackle, too. 8-) Quote
bpm2000 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 okuma is more than likely the best value at 100 bucks ... I really agree that the Okumas (only read about, dont have one) are probably the best deal out there, but they are actually $110. I know its only 10 bucks, but under 100 is the request... they used to be 99.. what happened... Popularity is my guess. Production costs are a likely contributor as well. :'( hrm... well if one MUST stay under 100 then i guess the daiwa and the fig rig rods are the only game left (for swimbait "specific" rods anyways). Quote
Super User Muddy Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 okuma is more than likely the best value at 100 bucks ... I really agree that the Okumas (only read about, dont have one) are probably the best deal out there, but they are actually $110. I know its only 10 bucks, but under 100 is the request... they used to be 99.. what happened... http://www.okumafishingteam.com/rods/conventional/gsswimbait.html The LINK says they have several at 99.99 Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 okuma is more than likely the best value at 100 bucks ... I really agree that the Okumas (only read about, dont have one) are probably the best deal out there, but they are actually $110. I know its only 10 bucks, but under 100 is the request... they used to be 99.. what happened... http://www.okumafishingteam.com/rods/conventional/gsswimbait.html The LINK says they have several at 99.99 I believe the only issue w/ that is the fact that you will pay shipping. Shipping for a rod that large will likely be considerably more than the $10 difference if you were to get it from TW. Quote
Super User David P Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 Okuma if you'll pay the extra $10. Hands down. If not, $100 for the Fig Rig rod. Quote
slomoe Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Manufacturers "suggested" retail price. Retailers can sell for whatever they want. Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 That Daiwa rod is pretty nice looking. Too bad they are out of stock.Although, I don't think I am allowed to put my Calcutta on a Daiwa rod. Some people would look down on that. There 's something "unholy" about sitting a Shimano reel on a Daiwa rod and vceversa. Quote
Super User Muddy Posted July 25, 2008 Super User Posted July 25, 2008 Manufacturers "suggested" retail price.Retailers can sell for whatever they want. The 4 Seasons Sporting Goods, Bobs Bauits and Postipalks all sell them for 95 to 99 here. MSP is usally discounted somewhat, unless it is a company like St Croix and Fenwick that fix prices . Quote
bpm2000 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 That Daiwa rod is pretty nice looking. Too bad they are out of stock.Although, I don't think I am allowed to put my Calcutta on a Daiwa rod. Some people would look down on that. There 's something "unholy" about sitting a Shimano reel on a Daiwa rod and vceversa. ;D aint that the truth Quote
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