Author Topic: Spinning rods (Read 18305 times)

Prego · « **on:** September 16, 2013, 09:25:47 AM »

Gents what rods are out there in the 10-11ft range that are being used for shore spinning. I know of the Amia and excellors what other options are out there?

Half-Pint · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2013, 09:36:05 AM »

The Shimano Vengeance is also an option and at R500 its not a bad option for those just wanting to try out spinning before committing the big money

Prego · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2013, 09:39:01 AM »

Exactly the sort of thing I am looking for, its not something I do often so to spend triple that is just not worth while, thanks HP.

Any other suggestions?

Cage · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2013, 10:10:28 AM »

Other options below though more costly than the vengeance which is a great rod but the 10 ft is significantly heavier than other 10 footers for shore spinning applications up to 2oz casting weights.

Shimano Aerocast
Berkley venom
Adrenalin Dropshot 10ft
Already mentioned Daiwa exelor
and Assassin Amia

all great options with the Adrenalin and Amia offering very good value for money

keane · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:01:22 AM »

Anyone use the poseidon gold class? 11 foot 1-2 ounce. nicely priced as well, saw it at Lucky's for R795.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:25:50 AM »

Also out from Daiwa the Laguna have a squizz on the kingfisher website , looked at them on Sat , nice rod as well and reasonably priced .

Prego · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:27:45 AM »

Thanks Mike, malini $$ ??

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:31:01 AM »

Slightly cheaper than the Excelor Salt water versions , i reckon super_daav , will be able to give us some more feedback ..

. they look like this slight upgrade from the Megaforce range pics courtesy of Kingfisher .

Prego · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:52:16 AM »

Thanks Mike I see they only up to 10ft, think I would prefer an 11ft rod, you know those few extra inches could make all the difference, even my wife agrees

fishy1969 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2013, 12:33:58 PM »

Hi Guys,

I have the Loomis and Franklin Platinum dropshot rods, one a 9foot and the other a 10foot6. They are outstanding rods at the price at about R800 each.

Poenskop · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2013, 01:07:36 PM »

I've imported a rod from Japan. Very nice action and it puts a bullet spoon out of sight.

http://www.palms.co.jp/rod/palms-elua/en/shoregun/

I've got the 103XH. The shipping is a lot so it helps if you share shipping with someone else.

Prego · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2013, 09:48:26 AM »

Thanks for the replies will pop into the local during the week and have a feel at all the options you guys have mentioned.

fishy1969 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:06:57 AM »

I went and got myself the Assassin Amia XH this morning....awesome looking rod thanks Barry.....cant wait to put it to use at Kosi next week.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:33:43 AM »

Quote from: fishy1969 on September 17, 2013, 10:06:57 AM

I went and got myself the Assassin Amia XH this morning....awesome looking rod thanks Barry.....cant wait to put it to use at Kosi next week.

Nice! Don't forget the report please....

fishy1969 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:35:50 AM »

Cool Reefs......hope it is more positive than the one i did on Bhanga Nek a few weeks ago!

carll · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2013, 07:59:00 AM »

Quote from: Poenskop on September 16, 2013, 01:07:36 PM

I've imported a rod from Japan. Very nice action and it puts a bullet spoon out of sight.

http://www.palms.co.jp/rod/palms-elua/en/shoregun/

I've got the 103XH. The shipping is a lot so it helps if you share shipping with someone else.

Wow Poenskop !

Thats a high-end spinning rod you have there and already fitted with the all new fuji brand K-guide series.

If I may ask,what did you pay for it ?

Poenskop · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2013, 04:40:07 PM »

The rod itself was about R2000 but the shipping is really expensive. I shared shipping with a mate. With the duties and shipping it came to around R2800.

carll · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2013, 09:45:04 PM »

Quote from: fishy1969 on September 17, 2013, 10:06:57 AM

I went and got myself the Assassin Amia XH this morning....awesome looking rod thanks Barry.....cant wait to put it to use at Kosi next week.

You going to enjoy the Amia,its a fantastic rod and cast a spoon a mile !

Gerhard · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2013, 01:48:58 PM »

Quote from: Poenskop on September 16, 2013, 01:07:36 PM

I've imported a rod from Japan. Very nice action and it puts a bullet spoon out of sight.

http://www.palms.co.jp/rod/palms-elua/en/shoregun/

I've got the 103XH. The shipping is a lot so it helps if you share shipping with someone else.

Looks like a rod with potential

Poenskop · « **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2013, 07:36:22 AM »

I've been very impressed with the rod. The biggest plus is the components the rod is fitted with of the shelf.