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Choosing a bait rod
As the title suggests, I'm looking to get a more robust rod to chase bream, flatties and whiting on bait. Essentially I'd like to have a cheaper rod that can take a beating when taking friends fishing or chucking bait. Ideally it would have been a previous generation rack raider as I was a fan of the fibreglass-graphite combination and the softer tip action that seems to lack on the newer rack raider. 2 piece is preferred as is a softer tip. Looking in the price range of sub $200 with the finesse raider topping my list currently.
What recommendations have you guys got?
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BUt if you are after a Hybrid I'm not sure. |
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A hybrid or a forgiving graphite rod is what I'd prefer. Just can't stand watching mates flog $300 bream rods like they're chucking slugs on the beach
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Yeah I've got a fleet of "Rods for Mates" for pinky fishing Depending on their level of familiarity with graphite I'll trust some with 1-3kg sticks - if they are competent but still a bit reckless - they get a 2-4kg - and unknowns and high sticking lunatics get 4-8kg |
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compromise rod that can be the sacrifical item in the boat
I've purchased some of the Berkley drop shot rods in the past for folk coming fishing with me. They can double as bait or lure rods. Can easily cast soft plastics and crank baits, and if they go pale at the thought of lure fishing, will double for throwing a light sinker with a nipper on a small hook. Most importantly their price is half the price of the 'lure rods' I use.
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Bait Fishing Mates = Uglystik.
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