Suggestions for allrounder bream rod ~$200.

Cortinaboy · #1 17-03-2009, 10:12 PM

I'm fishing with a 6'6 berkely drop shot and want to upgrade. This rod will be exclusively for land based bream fishing, but I am looking for something of an allrounder. I will probably use HBs 80% of the time and SPs 20%. What do people suggest as a good rod around the $200-250 mark that would represent a worthwhile upgrade from what I currently use? I understand there's good rods at $500+, but I really can't afford that. Of course, I'm also happy to hear if people have a second hand rod in top condition that they are willing to sell that would suit my kind of fishing.

Ben · #2 17-03-2009, 10:23 PM

td zero mate,
they are fantastic rods in that range,
go the 701mlxfs

Danmaso · #3 17-03-2009, 11:09 PM

If you cloud stretch your budget just a bit further i think the Nitro Powerbream Finesse 7'' woul be near perfect for what you are looking for, they retail for about $299.00 im sure you could pick one up cheaper of you know the blokes at the tackle shop.. probably for around 269.00 if your lucky!

Steve-Bream-Fishing · #4 17-03-2009, 11:21 PM

I'd suggest a TD Advantage. Got one 2 weeks ago for $200

sweet as

Da'Breamer · #5 18-03-2009, 12:19 AM

7ft 3" Starlo Stix Tournament Pro litespin 2 to 4kg

For the money this is a great rod

around $160

D'B

shaneomack05 · #6 18-03-2009, 02:15 AM

pflueger trion 7ft 1-3kg. or the 2-4kg. same price. approx. $130

shane

Cortinaboy · #7 18-03-2009, 02:17 AM

Thanks for the advice guys - I'll look at all the suggestions. One thing though I should have mentioned is that I'd prefer a 2 piece.

craigbrian · #8 18-03-2009, 04:34 AM

yer go the trion

love mine, well priced rod

echo1 · #9 18-03-2009, 04:52 AM

Out of all the above rods mentioned I'd say the Trion (split grip model) and spend the rest on a nice reel... Or a T Curve!

breambuster7 · #10 18-03-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaneomack05

pflueger trion 7ft 1-3kg. or the 2-4kg. same price. approx. $130

shane

i got a pflugear trion for 80 at nerang camping and fishing

Shortlite · #11 18-03-2009, 11:02 PM

If you are inclined to go the way of Pfluegers then have a look at the Medalist series. They are being offered at various discounts in a lot of places. For 200 bucks (or less) you get Fuji fittings, and Fuji titanium framed SiC guides. That sort of value can't be beat.

phil jagger · #12 19-03-2009, 12:52 AM

hehehaha

Joey · #13 19-03-2009, 05:43 AM

TD zero 6'6 great flexibillity for bream lures, with insane strength in the but section incase you hook a 8 kg salmon

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