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OFFSHORE ANGLING => General Offshore Angling Discussion => Topic started by: jaenswart on February 04, 2011, 07:41:04 AM
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Ok, as you know I'm selling my Shimano Trevala Heavies as they are a bit unbalanced on the bulky TLD 25's (The trevalas are great rods but the TLD 25's are just too big for them)
I need 3 rods to pair the TLD 25's with, exlusively for trolling.
I cannot afford anything shiny so I need to look at fair priced rods.
Suggestions? I had a look at the Penn Tuna sticks at R700 a rod. Look decent but they only have 1 roller , rest guides.
Should I go for a rod that is rollers all the way? Remember I have spooled 15kg mono all the way (So NO braid issues here)
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I wouldn't worry about roller eyes for 25 pound tackle what makes all the difference with the TLD 25 reels is having a gimble butt on the rod which lets you get your crank on with out the rig twisting in your hands. My brother had our rods for the TLD 25's custom made at the purglass factory if I remember correctly they were more or less in your price range give him a shout
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Not sure what happened here. My post dissappeared so here I go again.
No runners required on 30 pound. Will only cause you trouble. The rod I would suggest is a Shimano Beast Master MH. It has the backbone, 7 foot allowing for some livie action (couta) and they have a gimbal but. Should come in on budget as well.
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thx for the input
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Have you looked at the King Fisher Poseidon series rods? I have a few and they are nice rods.
Another rod on a budget I have always liked, strong, well put together, maybe a little short at 6'5 but a great rod at a great price is the Paddle Ski pro! Best part is they only cost about R380 or so!
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In my opinion you have the best options at your disposal now.
Good luck with the shopping.... w;k w;k
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Jaen is going out shopping for tackle... (clap) I'm getting chicken skin already! Enjoy it!!!!!
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Jaen is going out shopping for tackle... (clap) I'm getting chicken skin already! Enjoy it!!!!!
I wouldn't get chicken skin if you knew my budget :-)
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You know what guys, something is happening at my local tackle shops. I'm not talking Ganies, I'm talking about the shops in Pta.
It seems that they are not ordering in any deepsea tackle at all. Economy or whatever, who knows. Bottom line is I have run to 5 stores to get 2 spools of Berkley Big game.
the 1 store has 2 tiagra 30/50 (very old rods) and the other the Penn Tuna sticks. Nothing else. So maybe I'll pick some up in Durbs on my way to Vidal.
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I suggest you contact Kingfisher. Their stuff is on the net. Order so that you sure to have it by the time you go.
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Forget rollers on 15Kg, a stunning rod is the Tiagra 20/30, I had them (Stolen) and still have 1 left.
Excellent for trolling, huge Back bone you could actually use 50lb on them, and awesome pulling power for fish running deep. only 5'6" and so low strain on the back also. Has a gimbal which is a must for bigger fish and long fights and a solid reel seat.
Highly recomended.
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i have some special made couta sticks may have a few if you interested they 2m with gimbals, you looking for glass or composite rods will take a few photos today have some great whipping sticks aswell as people who wanted never came a picked them up.
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shimano beast master maybe. thats what i have paired with my tld 25's.
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i have some special made couta sticks may have a few if you interested they 2m with gimbals, you looking for glass or composite rods will take a few photos today have some great whipping sticks aswell as people who wanted never came a picked them up.
sounds cool, post some pics please
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sounds cool, post some pics please
Jean, my 2c.
For trolling use the proper tackle and get short sticks, you then have the right tool for the job and be able to land big game fish much better, use couta tackle for couta and use the right tackle for big game.
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Jean, my 2c.
For trolling use the proper tackle and get short sticks, you then have the right tool for the job and be able to land big game fish much better, use couta tackle for couta and use the right tackle for big game.
Mike 100% but Jaen is on a tight budget.
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here are a few pictures of the rods not easy to take a photo of a fishing rod
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gimbal
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rods
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rods
Looks good! Price? I want one!
Trap stick not flick stick!
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they are about for the composite ones will trade for lures
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they are about R850 for the composite ones will trade for lures
Done!
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rods
Are those purglass?? I also have a bunch, very nice rods for couta. But I'm looking for something a bit shorter and more sturdy for medium class trolling.
I get I'm just gonna go an buy those cheaper Penn Tunasticks today.
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BTW, for anybody interested. Those TLD 15's took exactly 600m 15kg Berkley Big Game. So a 1200m spool was split right in half..what a bargain
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[quote author=jaenswart link=topic=3745.ms :
Jean, I am confused :cnfzd, were you looking for rods for your TLD15's or 25'?
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i think it was a typo. the 25's take 600m of 30lb, but doesnt leave much room for a wind on.
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i think it was a typo. the 25's take 600m of 30lb, but doesnt leave much room for a wind on.
I am not so sure that it was a typo mate. Jean seems to like his light tackle!!
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i have a few of the short purglass tuna sticks they are great so not parting with them.
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Jean, I am confused :cnfzd , were you looking for rods for your TLD15's or 25'?
25's boet. my tld 10 and my tld 15's are all sorted. These are 3 X TLD 25's, I want to use to troll larger rapalas and some medium sized konas.
I do like it light, these TLS 25's are a step up for me. I usually fish 4kg and 6 kg for couta and sailfish. Jeez I mean I do not fish for the pot, I fish for fun. THe fun is in the fight and in the challenge. I like giving my adversary a decent chance :-)
That's just me
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BTW, for anybody interested. Those TLD 15's took exactly 600m 15kg Berkley Big Game. So a 1200m spool was split right in half..what a bargain
TYPO GUYS...TLD 25's took 600m. Sorry
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i have a few of the short purglass tuna sticks they are great so not parting with them.
Some feedback on those rods? They seem solid enough?
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Jaen, have you been to Bouwer Broers in Gezina(PTA)? I bought a Penn Tuna stick (the one with the front roller guide) for a buddy's birthday there end of last year for R390! I also have a couple of them and imo they are great for medium trolling. I also have TLD 25's on mine
I'm going past there on friday so give me a shout if I must have a look for you if you havnt come right yet ...
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Jaen, have you been to Bouwer Broers in Gezina(PTA)? I bought a Penn Tuna stick (the one with the front roller guide) for a buddy's birthday there end of last year for R390! I also have a couple of them and imo they are great for medium trolling. I also have TLD 25's on mine
I'm going past there on friday so give me a shout if I must have a look for you if you havnt come right yet ...
Werries yes please. I did not even know about the shop. I can get them for R700 minus discount at Ebrahim. Please check and let me know.
Thanks a ton
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Will do ...PM me your cellnr :yft:
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Hi Jaen, I went pass Bouwer Broers today but the Tuna sticks are outa stock. They only have Tica Team deepsea rods for between R440-R860, and one Daiwa Deepsea SealineX(nogal nice with front roller guide) for R620, but no matching pairs.
So Sorry Boet, jy sal maar nog bietjie moet soek....hoop jy kom reg.
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LOL, I went yesterday and bought 3 X sensation Offshore stick with discount for R250 each. looked oraait in the shop.....went home yesterday...put on the TLD25 and with only 3kg drag the line touches the rod between the rod guides....took them back today :-)
Decided I'm gonna keep my trevala heavies...they are still better than anything I have come across.