Red Bear Posted August 30, 2010 Posted August 30, 2010 I'm looking for a 2 piece 7 foot medium-heavy rod to pair with a Penn Captiva CV2 6000 spinning reel. I have a 1 piece rod for it, but am looking for something that makes it a little more convenient for me to travel with in my car. I was hoping some of you all could recommend some nice 2 piece spinning rods to pair with this reel, maybe from the $50-$100 range Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted August 30, 2010 Super User Posted August 30, 2010 BPS Extreme. They make them in travel rods 8-) Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted August 30, 2010 Super User Posted August 30, 2010 May I ask what you are fishing for with a Captiva 6000, getting up there in size, weight, line capacity and max drag. That's a saltwater reel, I once had a Captiva 5000. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted August 30, 2010 Posted August 30, 2010 Cabelas is having a sale on rods and sure you will be able to find something to your liking. I have a Cabelas Prodigy Rod normally $100 and now on sale for $60. They have both the spinning and baitcast models on sale now. Quote
Red Bear Posted August 30, 2010 Author Posted August 30, 2010 May I ask what you are fishing for with a Captiva 6000, getting up there in size, weight, line capacity and max drag. That's a saltwater reel, I once had a Captiva 5000. My uncle got it for me as a gift because he seen me admiring a couple of his penn reels. I figure i can use it for striper and big catfish. My bro-in-law has a spot where people commonly catch 30+ lb catfish and carp so i figure it would be good for that as well. I never really fish saltwater though i actually did go on a charter with some friends recently in the chesapeake bay, but if i need a reel that can hold up to larger saltwater fish i guess i can use it for that as well. Its a really nice reel and im going to use it for something thats for sure. It just happened to come with a 1 piece rod which would make it uncomfortable trying to travel with it in my car. Typically i purchase combos and have never bought just a rod so i thought id get some ideas and suggestions from people who have put research into rods as far as whats quality in certain price ranges and such. I looked at some this morning that i liked and didnt like, but havent settled on anything so im still open for suggestions. Also, can anyone recommend any brands, types, and sizes of line they would use for this reel? Quote
heavy M Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 Shimano Clarus rods are pretty good rods in your price range. I have a 7 ft medium 2 piece rod. It is a pretty nice rod. I am not sure if the make it in a MH. Shimano Compre rods are also pretty nice. Quote
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