Advice on what rod to get. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Carlos Gonzalez · 02-19-2015, 06:16 PM

Hi guys,

I receive a spinning Shimano Spheros Sw SP8000 reel brand new as a gift, I would like to know what would be the proper spec rod to use with this reel, i am traveling to Gonzaga on 3 weeks I and would like to use it there, the plan would be to use it for jigging.

thank you guys!

Silbaugh4liberty · 02-19-2015, 09:03 PM

If it was me, and was using for jigging, I'd get. ..

https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...ed=0CBEQ8wIwAg

I'd stick with the trevala "f" model. The other ones are like noodle sticks, flimsy as hell. Can't jig with a limp noodle rod

wiredantz · 02-19-2015, 09:07 PM

for some reason my big 5 rod that cost 20 dollars has caught more fish than my gloomis rods.

octico · 02-20-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

for some reason my big 5 rod that cost 20 dollars has caught more fish than my gloomis rods.

+1

ctfphoto · 02-20-2015, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

for some reason my big 5 rod that cost 20 dollars has caught more fish than my gloomis rods.

THIS!

Carlos Gonzalez · 02-20-2015, 07:59 AM

Thanks for you reply guys.

mmm interesting, it looks like i can save a lot of money if a get that Big 5 rod

MrPukaShell · 02-20-2015, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos Gonzalez

Thanks for you reply guys.

mmm interesting, it looks like i can save a lot of money if a get that Big 5 rod

Yep

jorluivil · 02-20-2015, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

for some reason my big 5 rod that cost 20 dollars has caught more fish than my gloomis rods.

I could be wrong but I've never seen you fish with a G-Loomis rod. What model do own?

captnblood34 · 02-20-2015, 03:32 PM

+1 big 5

ful-rac · 02-20-2015, 03:36 PM

-1 buy good decent equipment.

wiredantz · 02-20-2015, 03:46 PM

pelagic serious , ill take pics when I get home

I own two of them, one of them was an anniversary present.

actually you can see them here:

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...hlight=missing

GregAndrew · 02-20-2015, 04:55 PM

GLoomis Pro Blue 20-40 would be a good choice for that reel, but it is pricey. For Gonzaga, you are going to want to fish a heavier rod, or risk losing some serious tackle and trophy fish. Match it to a rod that can handle the 27#s of drag it is capable of.

Carlos Gonzalez · 02-23-2015, 07:27 PM

What do you guys about the okuma cedros?

I am thinking on this particular model
http://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-cj...nning-rod.html

cheers!

Silbaugh4liberty · 02-23-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlos Gonzalez

What do you guys about the okuma cedros?

I am thinking on this particular model
http://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-cj...nning-rod.html

cheers!

I think they're less at Charkbait in HB, $99. I didn't check to see if they had spinning model, but I was checking out the conventional model at their shop, and am seriously considering that rod next for a vertical jigging rod. Light weight, but stiff enough for jigging with heavy duty guides, and made with glass too for strength. I dig it.

Hunters Pa · 02-23-2015, 07:54 PM

At this point you could wait until the fred hall show for the deals

octico · 02-24-2015, 02:12 PM

I have a Cedros (bait caster) and love it. Lifetime warranty.

02-19-2015, 06:16 PM	#1
Carlos Gonzalez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ensenada, Mexico Posts: 119	Advice on what rod to get. Hi guys, I receive a spinning Shimano Spheros Sw SP8000 reel brand new as a gift, I would like to know what would be the proper spec rod to use with this reel, i am traveling to Gonzaga on 3 weeks I and would like to use it there, the plan would be to use it for jigging. thank you guys! __________________ Carlos Gonzalez

02-19-2015, 09:03 PM	#2
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	If it was me, and was using for jigging, I'd get. .. https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...ed=0CBEQ8wIwAg I'd stick with the trevala "f" model. The other ones are like noodle sticks, flimsy as hell. Can't jig with a limp noodle rod __________________

02-19-2015, 09:07 PM	#3
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	for some reason my big 5 rod that cost 20 dollars has caught more fish than my gloomis rods. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

02-20-2015, 07:59 AM	#6
Carlos Gonzalez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ensenada, Mexico Posts: 119	Thanks for you reply guys. mmm interesting, it looks like i can save a lot of money if a get that Big 5 rod __________________ Carlos Gonzalez

02-20-2015, 03:36 PM	#10
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	-1 buy good decent equipment. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-20-2015, 03:32 PM	#9
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	+1 big 5

02-20-2015, 03:46 PM	#11
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	pelagic serious , ill take pics when I get home I own two of them, one of them was an anniversary present. actually you can see them here: http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...hlight=missing __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 02-20-2015 at 03:52 PM.

02-20-2015, 04:55 PM	#12
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	GLoomis Pro Blue 20-40 would be a good choice for that reel, but it is pricey. For Gonzaga, you are going to want to fish a heavier rod, or risk losing some serious tackle and trophy fish. Match it to a rod that can handle the 27#s of drag it is capable of.

02-23-2015, 07:27 PM	#13
Carlos Gonzalez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ensenada, Mexico Posts: 119	What do you guys about the okuma cedros? I am thinking on this particular model http://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-cj...nning-rod.html cheers! __________________ Carlos Gonzalez

02-23-2015, 07:54 PM	#15
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	At this point you could wait until the fred hall show for the deals

02-24-2015, 02:12 PM	#16
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I have a Cedros (bait caster) and love it. Lifetime warranty.