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Need help picking a rod.

Post by vArm » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:45 am

I need suggestions on a good rod to match with my Curado 100D.

I mainly finesse, jig and top water in the North East and was thinking about picking up my 1st high quality rod to go along with the Curado.

I was looking at something like a G-Loomis or AiRRUS rod at around $200 but could use some help picking out the best model for my needs.

Other company suggestions are welcome as well. thnx for ur help.
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by hsu.parker » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:04 am

I've had one for several years and love the Kistler Helium 69APC. It casts light little jigs well, and works well for the topwaters too.
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by brokeneye » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:08 am

mbr782 or 783 imx would fit well, depending on lure weight...if you shop, you can find them in that price range.
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by JayInGrapevine » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:42 am

For an all purpose rig, sounds like a job for a Powell 683c or 703c. Light, very sensitive and a joy to fish. Plus you'll come in under your budget.
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by kbookert » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:01 am

vArm wrote:I need suggestions on a good rod to match with my Curado 100D.

I mainly finesse, jig and top water in the North East and was thinking about picking up my 1st high quality rod to go along with the Curado.

I was looking at something like a G-Loomis or AiRRUS rod at around $200 but could use some help picking out the best model for my needs.

Other company suggestions are welcome as well. thnx for ur help.

The AiRRUS Ultra XL UXLC681M or the Spectra SPC701MAFTX are great rods for this technique.

The Puls-R should be out very soon too. :evil22:
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by vArm » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:31 am

Is there going to be a Puls-R review anytime soon?
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by Nitroman77 » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:15 pm

doubt it since its not even out yet. ;)
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by tj1004 » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:18 pm

hsu.parker wrote:I've had one for several years and love the Kistler Helium 69APC. It casts light little jigs well, and works well for the topwaters too.
Very good choice
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by HellaBass » Mon Feb 05, 2007 2:13 pm

Loomis 843 or 783 if you like a little shorter rod.

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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by bryfmd » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:23 am

HellaBass wrote:Loomis 843 or 783 if you like a little shorter rod.
I second this!

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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by GamblerHydra » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:08 am

St. Croix AVID 68MXF
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by chug_bug02 » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:49 am

brokeneye wrote:mbr782 or 783 imx would fit well, depending on lure weight...if you shop, you can find them in that price range.

check out this site..

http://calfishing.com/dc/dcboard.php?az ... 3256&page=

don't know if he still has em, but he has a 783 imx up for a great price. I think the sellar might also be a member of TT but I'm not sure.. hope this helps.

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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by Zman » Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:58 pm

The AiRRUS Ultra XL UXLC681M or the Spectra SPC701MAFTX are great rods for this technique.

The Puls-R should be out very soon too. :evil22:[/quote]

I agree on the Ultra, I use a 6'8"MH with my Curado101D. Great match for my favorite techniques. Hopefully I'll be able to try the Puls-R this spring!
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Re: Need help picking a rod.

Post by DavidSA » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:11 pm

Powell 703 or 683. The 703 weights in at 3.9oz, can cast any bait in my box like one of my loomis medium weight rods and has the backbone of the MBR 844 per the tests TT did. The hook hanger or maybe the split grip are all that I could imagine someone complaining about.
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