Saltfruit Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Gentlemen, Looking for a new 10' ~ 10'6" stick, but don't love any of the popular options from our well-knowns. Would love a rod/company suggestion for something mid/high price point, throwing 3-6oz, can work with a variety of actions. 1 pieces/70-30 splits out of the question. Building rods also unviable. Foreign suggestions, small builders who pre-make rods, and companies less known to the East Coast all welcome. Much appreciated in advance.... (I already own several Tica Dolphins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthe Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 I’m a cheap-ass but have never been disappointed with Penn. I’ve got a 10’ glass rod that’s about 40 years old from Sear & Roebuck that’s a joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moffsho Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 I have a 10’ foot heavy (1-5 oz) and 10’6 MH (3/4-4 oz) Jigging World Shadow Surf. I have found them to be very capable rods….not quite the 3-6 oz range you are looking for, but a high quality product for the price. I believe they are in the $200-220 range if I remember correctly. 70/30 split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inshore Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) Zenaq Yamaga Blanks Ripple Fisher Shimano Coltsniper Major Craft Tenryu Edited September 23, 2021 by Inshore "Only through movement will you achieve victory" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfruit Posted September 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 18 mins ago, Inshore said: Zenaq Yamaga Blanks Ripple Fisher Shimano Coltsniper Major Craft Tenryu Who is your go-to supplier in terms of shipping those brands over seas?? Nothing I've seen on Plat japan from those brands is within my scope - so far I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inshore Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Ebay… Tomo is Mass sells a few of those makes. Look for XH, HH or HHH rated… Saltfruit 1 "Only through movement will you achieve victory" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamN Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 I've got a 10'6 2-8 tfo surf rod and have been pretty happy with it Not the most obscure but you don't hear about it terribly often Great warranty to go with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason B Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 Cosmotech - don’t know jack about them, but I was Buying a Lami from a guy and asked about three rods collecting dust in the corner. He gave them for a nickle. I got a 8’, 9’ and 10’. Great rods I think there more west coast rods, cast great. The predator was my first rod, still have it, little whippy but it’ll get your there. "It's the weekend, I don't know you, you don't exist to me." The Hangover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTs_and_Stripers Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 Some Black Hole blanks would fit this description as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfruit Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 hours ago, GrahamN said: I've got a 10'6 2-8 tfo surf rod and have been pretty happy with it Not the most obscure but you don't hear about it terribly often Great warranty to go with it Which model? I'll look into it thanks. 2-8 is an extremely interesting range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfruit Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Jason B said: Cosmotech - don’t know jack about them, but I was Buying a Lami from a guy and asked about three rods collecting dust in the corner. He gave them for a nickle. I got a 8’, 9’ and 10’. Great rods I think there more west coast rods, cast great. The predator was my first rod, still have it, little whippy but it’ll get your there. Sweet info, I'll check them too thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamN Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 3 mins ago, Saltfruit said: Which model? I'll look into it thanks. 2-8 is an extremely interesting range. It's the tfo gis scs 1065-2 if I recall correctly I think 8 is a bit overrated for what it really is, it would probably do it but not happily It really performs best with 4 ounces and you can still really throw as hard as you could want with it Feels a lot like some of the 2-6s I've handles If you're anywhere near CT or RI I'm happy to let you test it out for yourself I've been considering getting rid of mine and going up to an 11 and maybe something slightly more moderate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfruit Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 18 mins ago, GrahamN said: It's the tfo gis scs 1065-2 if I recall correctly I think 8 is a bit overrated for what it really is, it would probably do it but not happily It really performs best with 4 ounces and you can still really throw as hard as you could want with it Feels a lot like some of the 2-6s I've handles If you're anywhere near CT or RI I'm happy to let you test it out for yourself I've been considering getting rid of mine and going up to an 11 and maybe something slightly more moderate Hrmm. Just checked specs and it isn't quite what I'm looking for. Appreciate the offer however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamN Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 Just now, Saltfruit said: Hrmm. Just checked specs and it isn't quite what I'm looking for. Appreciate the offer however. My bad. I misread your original post that said 70/30 out of the question Odm makes some really nice 50/50s Buy you've probably already checked that out Good luck with your search for the perfect rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfruit Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Moffsho said: I have a 10’ foot heavy (1-5 oz) and 10’6 MH (3/4-4 oz) Jigging World Shadow Surf. I have found them to be very capable rods….not quite the 3-6 oz range you are looking for, but a high quality product for the price. I believe they are in the $200-220 range if I remember correctly. 70/30 split. Jigging world's are definitely in the picture. How resilient would you say the grips are? Last longer than cork tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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