Grinder Rod
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Howsit guys, these rods have different rating... Used the 13.6ft from each range as an example.
Equinox 13.6ft is 5 - 7oz and has stainless steel guides & Webo winch. Need to be religious when it comes to cleaning these guides - they will rust over time.Basil Manning site markets the Equinox as a capable entry level rod.
Metaloid 13.6ft is 6-8oz and has Fuji K series guides & Fuji winch. I own this rod and its very capable though a bit heavier than the 4-6oz rating that was mentioned earlier.
Metaloid is a 30ton blank and the Equinox is a Nano Resin Tech blank. I have another Assassin spinning rod with a similar blank and its super light and strong. They also use the Nano resin tech on others like the Sierra . Not sure if it has the slit reinforcement like the other Assassins though.
Other options in that casting range are the Makaira 13ft 4-6oz rod - about 2.5k, Azores 13ft +-1700, and Poseidon Coastline medium if you can find one.
Equinox 13.6ft is 5 - 7oz and has stainless steel guides & Webo winch. Need to be religious when it comes to cleaning these guides - they will rust over time.Basil Manning site markets the Equinox as a capable entry level rod.
Metaloid 13.6ft is 6-8oz and has Fuji K series guides & Fuji winch. I own this rod and its very capable though a bit heavier than the 4-6oz rating that was mentioned earlier.
Metaloid is a 30ton blank and the Equinox is a Nano Resin Tech blank. I have another Assassin spinning rod with a similar blank and its super light and strong. They also use the Nano resin tech on others like the Sierra . Not sure if it has the slit reinforcement like the other Assassins though.
Other options in that casting range are the Makaira 13ft 4-6oz rod - about 2.5k, Azores 13ft +-1700, and Poseidon Coastline medium if you can find one.
Hey PV9, here are a few other options...
Penn Legion II 14ft 3pc 4-6oz - not sure about the blank and guides.
Okuma Azores 13ft 4-6 oz - 3Pc 24 Ton Carbon
Blue Marlin G3 4-6oz - some positive posts on these here on SL.
Loomis Shockwave 14ft 3pc 24T 4-6oz - dont know about the guides
Loomis Shockwave HMG 13ft 3-6oz 36T blank & Fuji NLG/PLT guides and Fuji dps reel seat (according to Ganis)
Also Assassin Surf - Full Fuji components, quality O-Series guides
Hope this helps
Penn Legion II 14ft 3pc 4-6oz - not sure about the blank and guides.
Okuma Azores 13ft 4-6 oz - 3Pc 24 Ton Carbon
Blue Marlin G3 4-6oz - some positive posts on these here on SL.
Loomis Shockwave 14ft 3pc 24T 4-6oz - dont know about the guides
Loomis Shockwave HMG 13ft 3-6oz 36T blank & Fuji NLG/PLT guides and Fuji dps reel seat (according to Ganis)
Also Assassin Surf - Full Fuji components, quality O-Series guides
Hope this helps
PV9 wrote:
Penn Regiment Surf 14ft 5-7oz Grinder Rod - usually around 2.5k ...2156 at fishings finest..
https://www.fishingsfinest.co.za/products/penn-regiment-surf
The Regiment™ is the top of the line PENN inshore rod featuring a lightweight and sensitive 100% graphite blank. Using the distinctive tapered frame design of Fuji® K guides, anglers will experience fewer wind knots as a result to line wrap around the guide frame.
Penn Regiment Surf 14ft 5-7oz Grinder Rod - usually around 2.5k ...2156 at fishings finest..
https://www.fishingsfinest.co.za/products/penn-regiment-surf
- 100% graphite blank for incredible strength
- Fuji® K guides with SiC inserts reduce wind knots and line from wrapping around the guide frame
- Fuji® Reel Seat
- Hybra-Corkâ„¢ handles for incredible grip
- Carbon fiber wrapped lead guide
The Regiment™ is the top of the line PENN inshore rod featuring a lightweight and sensitive 100% graphite blank. Using the distinctive tapered frame design of Fuji® K guides, anglers will experience fewer wind knots as a result to line wrap around the guide frame.
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Sorry PV9... this is a bit of a highjack!
There are so many rod options out there these days I cant keep up. You guys mention the Regiment rods up top but they are already outdated with the new Regiment 2 range that came out. I prefer fishing the lighter rods and have to say I almost walk out of the shop with a bit more debt after picking up the 13,6ft! Its rated 2-5oz and has a extra slim blank. Pricing wasn't to bad either at R1800.
To come back to the options. You guys mentioned a couple already. But just look at Assassin, Im a fan and own a few but I am still struggeling to understand which is which. The R&S range is huge with the Surf, Beach Master, Equinox, Zabre, Horizon, Evo, Solaris, Bluefish & ALectis (I think thats most of them) then the new ranges all got Zero added to the name as well... Its all a bit confusing. If someone could rate them for me from best to worst I would really appreciate it
There are so many rod options out there these days I cant keep up. You guys mention the Regiment rods up top but they are already outdated with the new Regiment 2 range that came out. I prefer fishing the lighter rods and have to say I almost walk out of the shop with a bit more debt after picking up the 13,6ft! Its rated 2-5oz and has a extra slim blank. Pricing wasn't to bad either at R1800.
To come back to the options. You guys mentioned a couple already. But just look at Assassin, Im a fan and own a few but I am still struggeling to understand which is which. The R&S range is huge with the Surf, Beach Master, Equinox, Zabre, Horizon, Evo, Solaris, Bluefish & ALectis (I think thats most of them) then the new ranges all got Zero added to the name as well... Its all a bit confusing. If someone could rate them for me from best to worst I would really appreciate it
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Blikkies were you able to get an answer on the rating of all the assassins and were they all fit in?