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General Angling Topics => Shore Angling => THE GRINDER REVOLUTION => Topic started by: MIKE PIKE on April 01, 2014, 01:24:58 PM
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Being toying with the idea of going the grinder route for eds , as ive got a Saltiga surf 5000 , that i got a while back and never really paired it up with a rod as of yet , searched the internet flat for something suitable , but dont want to spend a pile of cash on a rod that will be used twice a year also dont want to buy cheap and have to replace every 2 yrs etc .. so far the Blue Marlin seems like a good option as does some others, Purglas , Poseidon , Sensation , Dont want to go the 14 ft range will stick to the 13.6 ft range , any other suggestions... ?? Thanks.
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WAFT Iron Feather - like Doc has?
T-flex from Gremlins?
Assassin Spinmaster?
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WAFT Iron Feather - like Doc has?
T-flex from Gremlins?
Assassin Spinmaster?
I would seriously look at the T-Flex or Iron Feather.
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Being toying with the idea of going the grinder route for eds , as ive got a Saltiga surf 5000 , that i got a while back and never really paired it up with a rod as of yet , searched the internet flat for something suitable , but dont want to spend a pile of cash on a rod that will be used twice a year also dont want to buy cheap and have to replace every 2 yrs etc .. so far the Blue Marlin seems like a good option as does some others, Purglas , Poseidon , Sensation , Dont want to go the 14 ft range will stick to the 13.6 ft range , any other suggestions... ?? Thanks.
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WAFT Iron Feather - like Doc has?
T-flex from Gremlins?
Assassin Spinmaster?
all of the above are good but pricey + im looking for 13 ft and to throw decent size baits with
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WAFT Iron Feather - like Doc has?
T-flex from Gremlins?
Assassin Spinmaster?
all of the above are good but pricey + im looking for 13 ft and to throw decent size baits with
C'mon Mike! You can't pair a Saltiga with anything less. :nuts: That's like ordering a Glenlivet XXV and drinking it with coke! :shk
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With a grinder setup, you will need the extra 1ft to get decent distance. Most of the decent medium-heavy Grinder rods are 14 ft+ you need the length and whip of the tip to get distance.
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Maybe investigate the Poseidon Extender? Collapsible butt. 13ft 6, 4-6oz. Not sure if they make them anymore, can't find them on the Kfisher website... :dunno:
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Not sure if they still make them , read on the "other site "that some one bought one and the tip snapped off on 1st cast ..
So have narrowed it down to this: Poseidon Gold Class Bantam 5 , comes with 3 tips L / M / H , the heavy rated 6-7 oz ,only downside is its 13 ft as opposed to the 14 ft dedicated grinder rods , which is not really an issue specially if u casting in a confined area OR Poseidon Gold class 3M , 14ft rated 5-6 oz in long or short butt , ... but its only a single tip which limits the options of going light or medium when throwing baits , the Saltiga is nice and so is the price as with the Evo etc , anyone use any of the 1st two rods i mentioned and if so how do you rate them .. ??
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Right..... added to the rods i looked at etc... is the Berkley Anaconda 13ft / 2pc / rated 2-6 oz anyone had any experience with this one ... or knows some one who has used one and if so how do they rate it .. ??
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Waft iron feather. .. nuff said.
Im gonna convert my century to be a grinder rod...now to decide on what to pair it with... ultgra 5500 me thinks...
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I have the waft iron feather paired with the Penn Battle 5000, for me a great combo! :penn:
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Which waft iron feather do you have mozhunter , length, cast weight etc.. ??
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Mine is 12 ft and 3-4 oz rating, it has the extended but to accomodate better whip action for grinder as the other one i have the but is too short and only for multiplier. I injured my shoulder so battle with the multipliers now to get distance.
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Thanks mozhunter , did look at the waft iron feather , actually had a coupe of casts with one rated 3-5 oz , just need that extra 1 ft and slightly softer action and bigger range of casting weights .... watch this space ... :hehe: .. :hnthnt: .