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Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:45 pm
by Young_gun_fisho
Does anyone have any suggestions for a rod to pair up with a shimano tranx 300ahg? Will be used for landbased work and some offshore use.

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:20 am
by barrahawk
Wilson Venom

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:11 am
by Young_gun_fisho
Sorry forgot to mention under $250. Bit expensive for me

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:48 pm
by ronje
You get an expensive reel and want to team it with a cheapo/rubbish rod?

Should be the other way round.

Rod does all the work with the fish. Reel just gives drag.

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:42 pm
by Young_gun_fisho
Ok, fair enough.

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:13 pm
by jeffish
Young Gun ,, take a look at the Pioneer rods FOW sell , mid range rod for the right price .
Just see Ronald he'll look after you .

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:37 pm
by Young_gun_fisho
Ok c

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:46 pm
by Saltboy
What pound line are you putting on reel. Don't discount the Tairyo Rods.
I have a 6-8kg stick with a Calcutta on it holding 30lb braid and I reckon it's awesome for the price.
As always, it depends on budget

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:23 pm
by Young_gun_fisho
Thinking 30 or 40. Will look into them

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:01 pm
by balou
You can get a good baitcaster for 250 . I recommend checking out the Daiwa generation black series. I bought a couple for the kids but been using them more then my more expensive rods . Great blank for the price.

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:02 pm
by Young_gun_fisho
Ok thanks

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:28 am
by tristan.sloan
You wont need a tranx for barra that's more of a black bass setup.....keep in mind the weight of the lures you will be using as well

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:48 pm
by Young_gun_fisho
Not just using it for barra, also using it for pelagics and some reef fishing

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:55 pm
by Saltboy
balou wrote:You can get a good baitcaster for 250 . I recommend checking out the Daiwa generation black series. I bought a couple for the kids but been using them more then my more expensive rods . Great blank for the price.


X 2 the Gen Blacks also.

Re: Heavy baitcasting setup

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:28 pm
by Big Col
DAIWA TATULA TAT76H-SB SWIMBAIT BAITCAST ROD, check these out I had a look at one the other day and they looks the goods, think it would be a good match for the Tranx