Advice needed

[evanr]

Just bought a Shimano Exage 4000 reel for spinning and need to match this to a good quality rod. I target mostly leervis and shad with poppers and spoons.

I am looking for advice on the rod length and whether I should go for a medium or medium/heavy rod. Any specific models would also be useful. Looking to spend up to R1000.

Thx

 

 

 

[neilg]

On the 4000 reel anything from a 8ft up to a 10ft would be good.

You don't have to go to heavy on a rod, doubt you will be casting over 3oz

I have a Silstar Ballistic 10ft rod, that does up to about 3oz, perfect for the job and costs about R 500
I also have a Passion Stick, 8ft, does up to about 1.5oz, also a very very nice rod, but it costs about R 700

 

[evanr]

Thanks for the input. Would 20lbs whiplash be a good way to go for line and if so should I fill the spool with whiplash and just use a mono leader?

 

[deisel]

exage 10 or 12 ft surf, it also has da 3 tips, lekker rod even though im not at all a fan of exage

 

[slide]

I tried out the new poised hmg lite and medium...the light is a beautiful rod for spinning with a strong back bone for pulling edibles like leeries, shad cob etc. its a 13 .8 which some people say its too long for a lite stick but it does gives the tip a great action in the water.lite is rated 3-5

The medium is also a good versatile rod that can be used for spinning as well as small baits, rated 5-7

I use an assasin medium with a sl 30  for spinning ..rated 3-5 ... perfect macth for me ..also a 13.8

my first choice would be the poseidon mg light...hope that helps

 

[evanr]

I will be looking to throw anything from 1/2 ounce to 2 1/2 ounces. I have the Exage 11 ft which I use with a Torium 20, think the 10 is a bit much for what I am looking for. I am thinking something in the 8-9 foot range. Seems like the Berkley Air is a good choice, but out of my price range.

Anyone know who sells them in Cape Town?

 

[evanr]

Any views on a Daiwa Exceler 9ft heavy?

 

[FLUKE]

I have a 8ft Exceller Heavy that's rated to 2oz. I wouldn't throw more than 1-1/2oz. It's an very good rod that casts 1/8oz and up with ease which makes it very versatile. Judging by the weight you want to cast the Exceller 9ft xxh would probably be better. Check out the Sensation Passion Stick 9ft, it looks a good rod.
I do have one problem with my Exceller 8ft, it's 2 peice and the joint comes loose and turns after a while. So far I haven't been able to properly solve this problem.