Advice please: 10-15kg spin rod lightweight, short handle [Archive]

neilm

30-09-10, 10:50 AM

I need a 10-15kg rod that is lightweight, short-handled that I can pair with a certate HD 3500. I am aiming to use for mainly spin, but for some small surface lure work.
I have tried a Daiwa monstermesh PE1-3 and whilst it feels pretty good, the handle is too long for spin (although is fine for long distance casting for popping).
I have tried a Daiwa catalina PE3 which is too stiff for what I need.

Other constraints: either 6' or maybe sectioned (preferably at handle) to allow for easy air transport. No longer than 7'6" if sectioned. Budget is not a concern.

I have looked through the Loomis range, but there is nothing that is a direct hit - does anyone have any suggestions?
Cheers,
neil

youareck

30-09-10, 08:38 PM

I need a 10-15kg rod that is lightweight, short-handled that I can pair with a certate HD 3500. I am aiming to use for mainly spin, but for some small surface lure work.
I have tried a Daiwa monstermesh PE1-3 and whilst it feels pretty good, the handle is too long for spin (although is fine for long distance casting for popping).
I have tried a Daiwa catalina PE3 which is too stiff for what I need.

Other constraints: either 6' or maybe sectioned (preferably at handle) to allow for easy air transport. No longer than 7'6" if sectioned. Budget is not a concern.

I have looked through the Loomis range, but there is nothing that is a direct hit - does anyone have any suggestions?
Cheers,
neil

You Should try Daiwa saltwater.... that rod have landed me at least 30 king at pier 2 and the rod is 7ft 1 piece line rated 10-20lb.

flat rock

30-09-10, 08:49 PM

Mate

Look at a T-Curve Barra flats spin..Perfect,i use one with my certate 3500HD..:smoking33:

neilm

01-10-10, 09:04 AM

very interesting, thanks guys. Will have a look.

imnotafish

17-10-10, 09:22 PM

the new t curve revo series travel rods might suit you too mate

neilm

18-10-10, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the advice Guys.

dccheng

20-10-10, 07:19 PM

i have a 3500hd matched on a saltwater 10-20lb which i think is a perfect combo...some 7" tcurves arent bad either

neilm

21-10-10, 01:00 PM

ended up with an innovator viper 7' which is rated 6-8kg but I'm informed that it's more than capable of running 30lb braid. The beauty is that should I happen to break it then I can get the broken section replaced for a nominal amount.
Thanks again guys, some excellent suggestions here.