03-30-09, 07:45 PM | #1 |
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Hey guys. I recently starting working for my dad and now I have a bit more money coming in. . Most of it is going to gas and insurance when my truck is done, but I'd like to get another combo before the get together.
I normally, like I said in another thread, save up most of the year and get one combo per year since I personally like to use expensive tackle. This won't be anytime soon, most likely closer to the get together. Anyways, I've narrowed it down to 2 reels and about 4 rods. This is mainly going to be for throwing light jigs and t-rigs. maybe light c-rigs as well. I'm getting this rod to I can switch the 6'6" MH I use for spinnerbaits/t-rigs to all apinnerbaits. Reels Shimano Curado or Shimano Citica. if I can find a good deal on eBay on the curado, I'm getting it. So I really need help with the rod part... Rods Falcon Cara 6'8" MH Kistler Magnesium TS 6'9" MH Shimano Crucial 6'8" MH Shimano Cumara 6'8" MH These rods range form 159.99 to 199.99. If I can find a really good deal on the Curado, I'd like to get the Cumara rod. if I can't find a good deal, I don't really know. any advice? Thanks, BB
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I got a friend that recently got the Citica and Curado, I've used them both and must say the Curado is very impressive, very light, very smooth! the Citica is not as light, and not quite as smooth. Personally if I would get one it would have to be the Citica, only because of price though (it's gonna be my next reel for sure!), if price was not an issues, than go with the Curado!
Sorry, can't help you with the rod as you probably know! But personally, I would go with a 7' rod! Good luck bud! Have fun at the get together!
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yeah i have fished some older curados and they are great.... not really sure about the rods... but i agree with bassboss.... might want to get a 7 footer.... will be better for the jigs and c-rigs.... just my personal opinion... ddefinately for deeper fishin or heavier baits
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BB, I would think about this rod if you are going for Falcon rods.
Cara Casting CC-5-1610S Cara Finesse Jig--Split grip MH F 9 10-20 lb. 3/16 to 5/8 oz. 6' 10" 10" $179.99 This Cara features a split rear cork for even lighter weight. Use it for finesses jigs. As for the reel, I had a Citica for about a month this winter. Didn't like the way it felt, thought it was over priced. It just seemed like it's made from cheap parts (just MY opinion). I ended up going with the Revo SX. |
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don't rule out craigslist on the reels. I know this is not in toledo, but you may find some out your way too
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/1099855353.html
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Hello BB144, how's the fishin in '09 so far? Anyway I have a 2 year old
Curado 7:1 and it's a beauty. It was made in Japan and the fit, finish and quality is 5 stars for the $200 price point. I have heard mixed reviews on the new green Curado. First are complaints about al the plastic used to lighten it up and lower the price. Second, guys are saying the quality is just not there.On the other hand I read good reviews too. I like all your rod choices, though. You might want to do more research on reels. How about the BPS J. Morris Elite series reel. every reviewer absolutely raves about them. I just ordered one (on sale $179)and I'll let you know. Hookset |
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Big B, check out tacklewarehouse.com . They have some Chronarcs for sale for 186.99, I think, but I know it's close. I know they are a little older model, but still a good reel to say the least. I know it don't help, but they had some Kistlers on sale at Gander Mnt the other day for $125 in the helium series models, I still think it was a typo, but they said reg $260, so who knows. Maybe some one let the air out of 'em. Wish I would have had the extra money though for them.
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revo and a carrot stix
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I have a johnny morris signature reel. I do really like this reel, but like the older curado, it is a bit bigger an heaver than some of the lower profile reels. Quote:
For a reel, I do think i am going to go with a shimano. I love my revo and my daiwa, but I keep hearing so many good things about shimano, I just have to try one. BB
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yeah revos are great... i love the SX and STXs
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Buy the reel, fill it with line, then test out the rods with a weight and hook and bait (bring these with you) and determine which one you like the best.
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the problem is, the only one Ican look at at my BPS is the Shimano Crucial. They don't carry Falcon or Kister in store. I don't tihnk they have the Cumara either. I can look at them at Net Craft though.
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Shimano Cumara 6'8" MH
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this year i bought the falcon cara head turner and i love it. it is really sensitive, has tons of power and paired with a revo sx it will cast a mile. i throw a lot of football heads on it but have even used it to pitch around docks where i need a shorter rod.
i throw most of my finesse jigs on a falcon original fc5-17. it's a 7' mh rod that handles finesse jigs great and i also throw football jigs on it from time to time. my vote is for a falcon without a doubt.
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That's too bad because if you order one and don't like it then what? I thought BPS sold Falcon and Kistler? You should be able to talk to the manager and see if they can get a few in store. If he/she can't then.....well maybe that's why I rarely buy from BPS. I normally just visit BPS to look around. I buy custom or at the winter shows that way I can see what I'm paying for. |
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get a pflueger patriarch narrow spool.8 ounces and built on the same frame as a revo.there is no reel made that casts better imho.has a titanium depostion finish which will last a long long time.
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If you like higher quality stuff, start looking at custom built rods. There are 2 local rodmakers here in NC that I like, and you can call them and chat about what you want and they will have or build you EXACTLY what you want. Check out:
www.custombassrods.com <-----JB customs rods are the best I've ever used. www.skeetsfishingrods.com <----- also makes great rods. Jeffrey Thomas uses skeets rods. All in all, they are about the same price range you are looking at, too. And for a reel, I'd recommend a Revo over the newer Curado. You might want to take a gander at the Quantum PT's also.
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I have a Curado paired with a Falcon Cara 7'-2" H Cara with a balancer on the end of the rod and use it mostly for jigs and t-rigs....one of the best set ups I've ever had.....
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Like I said in my bPS thread, Ialmost had my mind made up about the curado. I was 99% sure I was gonna get it. then I asked to see the new Quantum Energy... MISTAKE! my first though was, wow this thing is a lot nicer than the old ones!
So, now I have to decide between it and the Curado. I am still leaning towards the curado more though.... As for the rod, If I can find a Cumara on ebay for a decent price, I'll get it. If not, I think I'm going with the Kister Magnesium. Thanks for the helps guys. BB
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I don't know anything about the Kistler, but the Cumara does not dissappoint.
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I own 2 Citica's one is a few years old and the other is still in the box for the '09 season...they are great reels for the price, I paired my new citica with a Grandt 6'6 MH Golden Supreme Series.
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I know it wasn't in your list of options, but thus far I am extremely pleased with the 6'9" carrot stix ltx by e21, they weight less than four oz! and you can get them for about 150
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