Another Rod? need help

rob · #1 07-19-2006, 07:05 AM

I fish with zziplex 3500's + mag 525's, great for smallish baits & chucking mackerel feathers a long way but I'm looking for another rod to cast bigger baits (whole squid or crab), the 3500's tend to struggle a bit with bigger baits.
What do you guys out there use?........I've phoned a few tackle shops who have suggested a zziplex Primo Synchro or Vmax2, what about the conoflex Nemesis or Veals Channel Special?

eljeffo · #2 07-19-2006, 12:43 PM

check out www.stcroixrods.com for the best rods on the planet! I swear by em~ not at em. LOL!! Or Lamiglass. both are very good. I hope this helps some.

big guy · #3 07-19-2006, 09:10 PM

if you like your zippy then go for another one, but with a bit more beef.

i love century and won't use anything else now. i've got a tip tornado match that will cast a whole squid and a 6 oz weight a fair way, but doesn't handle a big bait and over 6oz of lead so well. for big baits and big leads i think a tippy sport would be perfect.

Fishing Forum Admin · #4 07-19-2006, 09:17 PM

Penn PTT sidewinder - have two

Not a great shore angler but lumping big baits and leads are easy but a 4oz dab will still give a great rattle

Ben · #5 07-20-2006, 06:15 AM

what about a zippy 4500?
i find the same as you with my zziplex 3500 so brought a K2 for casting big baits and its great for that but abit too big and bulky compared to the 3500
or you could try a 3500s

gullyworm · #6 07-20-2006, 08:02 AM

I have a 3500s which can handle big baits easily,i m sure a 4500s would do the same.

cod head · #7 07-21-2006, 05:45 PM

what about a zippy 50/50 they are ment too be v good but not tried one.
a xtr ground caster is a good rod but v stiff , an apollo mk2 is also good.

upnorth1 · #8 07-21-2006, 10:29 PM

...have a look at the Century Carbon Metal range, express or BB - personally I have a 15ft BB which is honestly the best rod i've ever held, and i've had a few! Also, I use a Zzipplex Primo Synchro (14ft), which is more forgiving than the BB - but both rods punch large baits a long way...But, to be honest, go along to your tackle dealer and put a Century Carbon Metal in your hands - I guarentee you won't be disappointed..

eljeffo · #9 07-22-2006, 11:08 AM

How about a Fenwick then? They have some Fantastic light line stuff like the HMR & HMX cross scrim graphite...All decked out!

upnorth1 · #10 07-22-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eljeffo

How about a Fenwick then? They have some Fantastic light line stuff like the HMR & HMX cross scrim graphite...All decked out!

...are they beach rods ?? and if so, can you give some specifications please, as I aint heard of them. You guy's across the pond tend to use slightly different tackle to us brits..

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