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What rod to pick?

Posted by Asbjorn <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Asbjorn' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 12:16 pm

I'm currently researching what rod to buy. These are my base criteria:
- For multiplier/free spool/overhead
- able to cast 150M+ when I'm good enough
- working on/practicing pendulum casting
- ideally from NZ (but I'm use to import stuff)
- ideally less than $300 but can go a little over if I have to

Any suggestions and or recommendations?
What _not_ got get? Feel free to PM me if need to.
Cheers
Asbjorn

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by martin <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=martin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 1:25 pm, in reply to "What rod to pick?"

Hi Asbjorn,I was like you are now, had a CD sand stalker for many years . I looked at every rod on the market . Every one I spoke to all said Veritas.I spoke to Gary Kemsley at a fco club night and he convinced me on the veritas . Must say awesome rod for $300.

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by Asbjorn <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Asbjorn' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 2:46 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

There are quite a few different Veritas. Which one specifically did you get?
Cheers
A

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 3:10 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

There is only one surf rod currently on the market. 14' 6" 3 pce Nano with rod set up for fixed spool reels.

Later this year we will be introducing the Veritas Pro Surf which is an upgrade (stiffening) of the current blank and components set up to cater for both O/head and fixed spool reels. It has oval low rider guides.
Might be worth waiting for.

Dont know price yet.

Other Veritas on the market are boat and soft bait rods.

Gary Kemsley
Pure Fishing.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

Re: What rod to pick?

Thank you for the clarification. Thought it was that one. Do you know when the new rod is coming out?
Cheers
A

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 3:36 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

If you can stretch the budget a bit the anyfish anywhere range are fantastic. The 4 and bait or 6 and bait range tick all the boxes apart from nz made and price

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 4:26 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

Due to hit the market in October.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

Re: What rod to pick?

hmmmm
Inlaws coming down from Sweden in November. Maybe I could get them to bring one down... Hmmmmm
The Anyfish Anywhere Six and Bait looks fantastic on the specs.

Regardless of brand, I guess the next question is length...
Those of you that are rally good at casting would probably say that it does not matter that much, the main part is technique... however, when buying a rod, one still have to pick a length.
Thoughts/suggestions?
/A

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 4:42 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

14 ft if your taller 13 if your shorter .

Whatever you choose DONT jump into a pendulum cast until you have a good ground cast working .

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 6:38 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"
Tackle Tactics

We have a Penn Prevail 12' two piece casts really well with plenty of grunt to pull fish out of the rocks It's a overhead free spool rod and there shouldn't be a problem casting a fixed spool reel on it. Priced at $250 that's good value.

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 22/6/2014, 11:40 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

Whatever you decide, get out and try it first. Good shops will have demos.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by Asbjorn <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Asbjorn' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 23/6/2014, 5:26 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

If I up the budget to aprox $500, is the AFAW 6+bait the best one can get in the $500 range?
(don't tell my wife!)
Had a quick look in the Masterton shops and did not see any surf rods for free spool. Does anyone know a shop or two within an hour or so driving from Masterton (well, palmy etc) that have free spool surf rods?
(hmmm, I can see a fishing trip coming...)
Cheers
/A

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 23/6/2014, 6:31 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"
Tackle Tactics

Tackletactics have some overhead setups if you can get over to Foxton we should be able to head you in right direction.

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by fringsy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fringsy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 23/6/2014, 8:19 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

Hi Phil or Gary, on the Veritas subject is there a rod in their range between 9, 10 ft. Looking for a quality spin outfit possibly for salmon also. Cheers.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 23/6/2014, 8:42 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

Yes there is a cool 10 foot 2 pce.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 23/6/2014, 8:48 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"
Tackle Tactics

I will check for you tomorrow . I use the 12' for spinning it casts 25gm Grim Reapers really well that's the lightest lure I have cast and 40gm and 60gm cast just as well . I think it would be an awesome Salmon rod, we have one in store give me a call for a deal hope this helps.

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by jaypeegee <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=jaypeegee' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 24/6/2014, 10:21 am, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

Hi I fish the SONIK range and my good friend fishes the SONIK, AFAW and Century rods.

I haven't bought an AFAW due to financial concerns and not due to a lack of interest

my friend has the 6 and bait IIRC, It may be the 4 and bait. He gave me a few casts on it when he first bought it.

Bittersweet would be how I describe that experience.

-Sweet as it loaded super well, Differently to the Sonik SK4, But it felt easily as direct. energy in compared with energy out seemed comparable, and the weight and profile of the rod made it very manageable

-Bitter as I cannot afford to buy it for now. Grrrr.

I can cast an OK distance. Not a long way but lets say ~100 mtres with bait.
I am ~80 Kilos
I am 5'11"
I am not hugely muscled.

I had no issue with how it felt when casting and the retrieve felt solid. Bite detection looks superior to the SONIK and I suspect that the tip is a little softer on the AFAW than the sonik.

Again , I cannot for the life of me remember the exact model.

Anyway,I posted a PM. Please have a read of that for what it's worth.

Totally you need to try before you buy, Whichever solution you settle on.

Also: Where in NZ do you live?

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by Asbjorn <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Asbjorn' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 25/6/2014, 9:14 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

Firstly, I'm just shy of 6', strong like an ox.
I'm in the Wairarapa.
Have not been using "heavy" rods (i.e. casting weight over 100gr).
My old 12' rod, rated to 90gr, I can cast 80m+ using a penn sql15 with 0.45mm mono with a 3oz weight and 2m of thick string in a lump to simulate bait. Will change to thin braid when delivered (on back order).

Listening to feedback and reading about the topic on lots of forums, I do realize I need to "play" a bit with heavier cast weights, so for now, I just picked up a cheap 14' rod that can cast up to 180gr. will use it for a while with OTG as I'm quite sure I will snap it if I load it with a pendulum cast.

Aiming for a new better rod at the end of the year. That will also give me time to check out the new Abu later in the year. (been using abu since before I could walk...)

Yet, on "paper" I really like the AFAW and CD rods.
cheers
/Asbjorn

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 25/6/2014, 9:23 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

Braid and freespools is a pain the arse. been there done that .

Re: What rod to pick?

Posted by jaypeegee <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=jaypeegee' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 26/6/2014, 4:17 pm, in reply to "Re: What rod to pick?"

Where abouts in the Wairarapa are you?

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