buttaluns Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Guys/gals soon will mark my second year swim baiting and im loving every minute of it. My question is i just bought a shimano cardiff 400a reel and im looking for a good rod to pair it with. I live in ohio and pretty much am strictly a bass man. I think the biggest bait i will throw will be no more than 8" so with that said can some one help me pick out a quality rod thats not crazy expensive but performs? And is the cardiff 400a a solid reel or did i mess up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpmob1 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Guys/gals soon will mark my second year swim baiting and im loving every minute of it. My question is i just bought a shimano cardiff 400a reel and im looking for a good rod to pair it with. I live in ohio and pretty much am strictly a bass man. I think the biggest bait i will throw will be no more than 8" so with that said can some one help me pick out a quality rod thats not crazy expensive but performs? And is the cardiff 400a a solid reel or did i mess up? Whats your budget on rods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbaittosser Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Okuma 711XH C3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky007 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 All depends on what you want to spend. The Okuma's aren't bad for the $$ and I would consider a good entry level rod. Next would be the Powell or Shimano Crucials. Then you can move up to Dobyns or Loomis. Or you can spoil yourself and go custom!! There are other rods out there but these are the most commonly used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Baiter Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 All depends on what you want to spend. The Okuma's aren't bad for the $$ and I would consider a good entry level rod. Next would be the Powell or Shimano Crucials. Then you can move up to Dobyns or Loomis. Or you can spoil yourself and go custom!! There are other rods out there but these are the most commonly used. +1. Maybe even find a used rod... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttaluns Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Well this past spring/summer i used the two rods i have now (Powell 800 SBR EH and a Shimano Crucial S711H) with curado 200's and they seemed to work pretty good. I guess as far as price, id like a real nice rod because i read certain rods can give better action or what not, i dont want to think custom yet, and a used rod would be fine by me. Heck does anyone have a used rod that is a higher end but not out of the ball park theyd wanna sell me thatd go with my cardiff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky007 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Well this past spring/summer i used the two rods i have now (Powell 800 SBR EH and a Shimano Crucial S711H) with curado 200's and they seemed to work pretty good. I guess as far as price, id like a real nice rod because i read certain rods can give better action or what not, i dont want to think custom yet, and a used rod would be fine by me. Heck does anyone have a used rod that is a higher end but not out of the ball park theyd wanna sell me thatd go with my cardiff? I'll hook you up!! I have a Loomis 957 just sitting around. Used but in good shape. $50 and it's yours!! Just pm me your info. I'll try and get it shipped in the next few days but no promises. Busy week for me. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttaluns Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 NO WAY!!!!! dude thats awesome!!! I sent you a PM thanks soooooo much, this place is awesome already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justing66 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 spooky hooked me up with a shimano crucial for about that same price one time too. way to go spooky for the deals for both myself and others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobassman Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 That's an awesome deal for a great rod! Very cool of you, Al!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyforfish21 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'll hook you up!! I have a Loomis 957 just sitting around. Used but in good shape. $50 and it's yours!! Just pm me your info. I'll try and get it shipped in the next few days but no promises. Busy week for me. Al Very generous of you Al. Awesome act of kindness. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbypearson Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 way to hook a guy up! thats awesome dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Baiter Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 There you go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbaittosser Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Al is definately a cool guy and a class act! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttaluns Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'm very greatful guys! I will for sure pay it forward in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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