what type of rod

[Al]

i am currently in the market for a rod to use for snag fishing for jacks or what ever else decides to have a go. Has to mate up to a calcutta 100 with 20lbs bionic brade budget $150-$250 any suggestions

[MarcusD]

Hey Al, I've got two Jack sticks that I use for flicking lures around snags. One is a custom Sabre 4kg made by Gary Howard. Cost me about $250 to get made up. The other I use is a G-Loomis GL2 722 4-7kg which retails for around $250.

I match these up to either my Daiwa Millionaire CV-X105 or a Calcutta 100. Both are great rods when matched to either of these light reels.

If you don't want to spend this much, you could always have a look at Wilson Live Fibres, Daiwa Procasters or Daiwa Heatlands. The new Shimano X-Cels or Raiders are also pretty good for their price.

[agnes_jack]

Al
Go the live fibre, quality rods that take more abuse than most!
If your after a graphite try the Strudwick Sick Stick range(about $170)

Regards, Tony

[Dan_Muir]

Al,

Have you heard of bullfrog e-glass composite rods - the one I own fishes 3-8 kg - It cost me $90.00 - fast taper heaps of grunt down low. Best rod I have ever fished - these are a spin-off from the renowned crocadile rods they swear by up in NT

check em out

danm

[clutter]

Al,

Have a look at the rods Antman has for sale in the "for sale" section. He has 2 Gary Howard custom rods, one is a 4kg Sabre for $100. These rods have hardly been used at all. He's in Tassie at the moment but you still should be able to get him on his mobile.

Cheers, Clutter

[Al]

Thanks for the advise, i did contact antman but he damaged the sabre taking out of the cupboard. I ended up buying a Loomis GL2 CR723 10-17lbs

[MarcusD]

Al, I'm sure you'll be happy with it. They're a great rod that will last you a lifetime if you look after it.

[agnes_jack]

Al
Good choice!

Regards, Tony

[stark]

Whilst on the subject, what type rod is a good bottom basher from a boat?

I've seen some say 7' and wonder if the stiff 3 & 4' foot boat rods are good for 5-50M depth? Bit confused for what is good for the deeper parts of the bay?

Cheers
John