Add a blue marlin g3 4:6 to the mix

[neto]

Hi Guys
Like I've written before: after reading on this site I bought a Shimano Torium 30 2nd hand 'cause I also want to catch "big fishies" to eat, mostly from sand, but also from rocks.By "big" I mean nice, legal size cob, elf, rock cod, and whatever other edibles are out there.

Now I need a rod to go with it. I have lined up 2nd hand Loomis and Franklin F2534-50 with 3 tips, a Shimano Exage 1446 BX and now also a Blue Marlin G3 4:6 to add to the mix.

I already had advice from Slasher who said he would advise the L+F because it would go better with the Torium.  But that was before the G3 was added to the mix.

Any advice and opinions would be appreciated.  I have to decide by tomorrow.

Thank you and cheers!

 

[Chuck_LeBron]

I'd have to say L&F F2534-50 aswell

 

[BigBen]

T30 definatly the Loomis..

I have a BM G3 4-7 paired with a T20..excellent balance and throws a mile maklik.

Quality of components however has been compromised by BM..That said I give lotsa tlc to my equipment and thus cannot complain much

 

[Splasher]

BigBen wrote:

T30 definatly the Loomis..

I have a BM G3 4-7 paired with a T20..excellent balance and throws a mile maklik.

Quality of components however has been compromised by BM..That said I give lotsa tlc to my equipment and thus cannot complain much

Agreed, the G3 4-6 goes better with the Torium 20. Nicely balanced.

 

[neto]

It seems I went a bit too big with the T30...?

 

[Popper9]

Why dont you look at the shimano technium medium or heavy?

 

[brendon muscat]

You need to throw with the rods, not just listen to other peoples preference, What works for you might not work for them.

 

[edlon]

Hi I got a BM coupled with a torium 30 and that works for me. I also paired the BM up with a Saltist 40 and 50 and prefer the saltist 40 pairing a bit more. For some reason the Torium 30 and a heavier rod like a Beachmaster Medium is a perfect match.

But this is just my preference your best bet like said before is to try out the different combo's.
 

 

[neto]

Thanks for all the advice. I committed to buying the Loomis and Franklin. I just hope and pray it will fit nice. I hope it's better than the Elbe the shop-Omie sold to me!

 

[grootvis]

Yip...went a bit big for the edibles that you looking at targeting. A size 20 wouldve been perfect or even a 16.

 

[BigBen]

grootvis wrote:

Yip...went a bit big for the edibles that you looking at targeting. A size 20 wouldve been perfect or even a 16.

Yep I made that mistake too and sold the T30 and got me 2xT20..they just purrrrrrfect

 

[neto]

Having my doubts about L+M today. Brand new G3 R850 out of shop available!

 

[Chuck_LeBron]

Neto if it is the the L&F F2534-50 you can ask anyone that owns this rod is a super rod,

@ BigBen you don't catch big eds

 

[Speedmaster]

I use to have a Torium 30 paired with BM G3 6:8. That is a perfect combo. Can cast a 10oz sinker with the 8oz tip.

 

[BigBen]

@ Chucki

 

[Chuck_LeBron]

Benna gaan vang n paar vissies wat size is

 

[BigBen]

Chuck_LeBron wrote:

Benna gaan vang n paar vissies wat size is

Ok ek promise..ma daais alweer gister se nuus..Op my brood vandag werk toe.

Nou's dit jou turn::balance:::balance:

 

[Katot]

I have the G3 4-6. Awesome rod, casts a mile. I use it with my SL50SH, 15/30 and 20/40. Excellent rod for eds...that said the tor30 may be of similar size to the SL50SH...but it is way stronger.
The better pairing would be the Loomis.

 

[grootvis]

Why not put up a poll?

whichever one is rated more, you settle on. I would still go the G3. BM just doesnt make poor rods!

 

[Speedmaster]

grootvis wrote:

Why not put up a poll?

whichever one is rated more, you settle on. I would still go the G3. BM just doesnt make poor rods!

Ditto