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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 12:44pm |
WHATS the good oil on these sticks brands tapers & how many pieces ETC????????????REGARDS bob
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Davent
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bob, ive got a 5 pc NITRO baitcaster, it is brilliant, only section you can tell is the tip section, other than that, you cant tell its multi pc, the action is as a 1 pc rod, no flatspots.
think they retail around $350-$400, BUT ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY.
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bluey
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what fish,bank,boat,spin,baitcast ect ect
have used a Daiwa heartland 2-6lb 4pc 5'9, used on trout bass flathead great rod packs very short, regards George
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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HOW longs the nitro davent also how small does she break down to thanks ++++JUST thinking of a light spin outfit bluey but open to all ideas mate ive only seen the loomis escape at the tackle shop nothing else need some optionsregards bob
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Davent
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nitro is a baitcaster, 6 ft long, guess its about 40-45 cm in its tube. Ive taken it everywhere ive been over the last 4 years, Indonesia,even on remote trips with work, its a beauty. they do a spin stick as well, very nice rods, all fuji alconites and reel seats
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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NITRO sounds sweet thank you..now bluey do diawa still make them & how long etc thanks mate?regards bob
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horrorhead
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Hey BOB, as far as I am aware Diawa still makes them. They are a great little rod. I gave one to my bro-in-law. If this one was a spin stick then I would have kept it for myself.
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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MIGHT do the rounds on the tackle shops i think too see a fewregards bob
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bluey
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the rod is a Daiwa Heartland-s HL-S 604ULFS 6'0" ultra light lure 1/16-3/8 2-4lb about 500mm long in bag i had to order it from the tackle shop but great rods longer heavier ones as well the shimano mexican have some good ones and are easier to get for around the $120 just watch some high end ones state very fine blanks but they use a compressed graphite and or similar, that adds a lot of weight to the thin rod and do break easy somtimes you pay for name regards George |
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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GREAT advise boys thank you very muchregards bob
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Oldman
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Bob.
What fishing are you planning on using it for? |
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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MOSTLY spinning for trout up barrington top on the western&S/w sides of the mopey river 2 day walk laurie & some huge pigs to hit with the bowregards bob
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nutter
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It maybe more than the others but Ian Miller does a sweet pak freak.
I got his 6ft 4pc and its a work of art. Not the kind to put on the wall but to get down and dirty with. Send him the specs your after and he will work his magic |
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Oldman
LureLovers.com Guide Beta Tester Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Location: Coffs Harbour Status: Offline Points: 2132 |
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Bob
I have both a Daiwa Wilderness 603lfs and a Shimano Raider 663. Both would be suitable, Daiwa about $220 and Shimano $100 They break down to a length that will fit in your bow quiver. Laurie.
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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SWEET thats what iam after compact gotta find an alloy tommyhawk too regards bob
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CaptainCranky
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Bob lots of great spin travel rods around from $80-$400.Berkley make a Nomadic 5 piece that packs into a tube around 500mm long.I will check tomorrow.
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The Journey is the Reward
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Poolie
Senior Member Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Location: Saratoga NSW Status: Offline Points: 564 |
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As Oldman said the Wilderness is a great rod I didn't even know it was a travel rod the first time I picked one up it felt like a 1 piece, get your hands on one. |
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Small Scale Lure Creations; Lure making on hold ATM.
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simon bruce
LureLovers.com Guide Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Location: Heathridge Status: Offline Points: 2951 |
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Nitro Traveller - have one 5 piece very compact comes with a case nice action my travel trout trod of choice. My only negative, and this may be partially operator error, is I am prone to tip wrapping when casting trout minnows. has a nice action 1000 size shimano on it. 5 pieces about 350 long in case a bit less in the rod bag (separate comprtments)
Daiwa Wilderness mate bought one on a recent trip to Tassie the lightest spin one. 3 piece awesome rod comes with a case but is quite long maybe 600 in the case. very solid case and a great rod action. ran a 1000 size shimano on it well balanced. Shimano T series T curve - bought a 3 to 5 kg one again a 3 piece so a bit bigger case but a very nicely put together outfit a bit more expensive. The T series has the cork grips which I like but ther ar also some travel rods in the Inshore series as well as the mexican fire all nice action. Again I have used the above three is getting the most compact package was the go id get the nitro but the shimano and daiwa are really nice. I was impressed by the wilderness but the nitro wins the smallest package contest and is a very nice actioned rod too. |
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the fish aren't art critics
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Red Hunter
Stall Holder Red Hunter Fishing Rods Joined: 19 Mar 2011 Location: Cooktown C,YORK Status: Offline Points: 2550 |
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I so happen to have a order from a member here for a travel rod , it will be built on a CTS 57 msi carbon blank , should have the blank this week , made to order it will be 3 pc at 6 ft--4 to 6 kg . but it will be at the higher end in price .
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Darkside Slayer and Zombie hunter.
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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SWEET BOYS going with the diawa wildness id sayregards bob
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simon bruce
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nice choice Bob
heres an atlantic caught on a wilderness and stradic combo in april this year |
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the fish aren't art critics
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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SIMON thinkill be going with a small diawa infeet 1000size reel regards bob
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simon bruce
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sounds like a sweet combo in the making.
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the fish aren't art critics
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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I hope so 4lb white braid should top it offregards bob
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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THERES heaps of these rods to choose from heyregards bob
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Montah Steel
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my St Croix 6'6'' premier 3 piece travel rod just arrived today. most impressed. will give it a flogging on thursday and tell you what its like. ive got a stradic CI4 2500 on with 10 pound braid.
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Montah Steel
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horrorhead
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I just bought a 3 piece Tsumami Odyssey 3-5 kg stick that is 2.15 metres long in 3 equal length parts for $89. It has no flat spots and is sweet to use as well = great for the price.
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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JUST picked up my new 3 piece TEAM diawa 2kg stick very very light with a even lighter taper cant wait to test her out on some bass /bream or trout cheap to 100 bucks awesomeregards bob
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rivermandave
Senior Member Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Location: Pepin Status: Offline Points: 636 |
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If any of you get a chance...don't hesitate to give a try with an Eagle Claw Trailmaster.
I have a 7'6" spin/fly model rated for lures 1/8 - 1/4 oz but it will handle up to 3/8 if need be. I haven't fly fished with it but I read that they are reasonable. The extra length gives extra leverage that allows for handling the surprise bigger fish. One guy posted a review on the Basspro page for the rods said he caught a 17 lb channel catfish on one. $60 - $70 US won't break the bank. Wally World here in the states has a spin combo that is light enough to ship 1st Class (2.5 lbs shipping weight). http://www.eagleclaw.com/product/rods/product-line/Trailmaster As I sell off my fishing gear due to a lack of a job...it will be one of the very last things to go |
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bassnbob
Stall Holder B.O.B Timber Lures Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Charlestown Status: Offline Points: 9390 |
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THEY look fantastic DAVE think i need one of each of them broregards bob
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