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I have recently bought a Shimano Antares V2 (Saltwater Calais Japanese model), I will be using it for flicking soft plastics mainly, I have a Calcutta TE for trolling and a Daiwa Certate CT2500 on a Shimano Raider Flathead rod for spinning duties.

I am wondering what rod to match the Antares to, I fish from my tinny and also a fair bit of shore based work so I dont want too long a rod, but it needs to be light enough to flick small soft plastics, and strong enough to turn a barra or jack out of the mangroves.

Would another Raider be up to the task, or a Loomis or St Croix be better?

Go the raider. They are great value for one. And definitely handle it

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The new g loomis gl2 series of rods are very capable and won't break the bank

go the raider 631 "soft plastic" its the green colored ones.

made specificly for soft plastic fishing. i have 1 and they are great rods. about $100.00

go the raider 631 "soft plastic" its the green colored ones.

made specificly for soft plastic fishing. i have 1 and they are great rods. about $100.00

It is hard to go past the Raiders at round $100, I think I have to spend a lot more to get a bit better rod. The one i have is a two hander for the spinning reel, are they also available as a single handed/pistol grip for the baitcaster?