Thread: Paging fishdoc - need another rod recommendation

If I fished with what others said worked wow I would have so many poles.....my draggin minners are different from my casting ...my flipping different from my ....just something you get used too.......soooo soooo many.........

Wasabi, have you looked at the Shakespeare Micro Lite rods at WalMart? They make a 7 foot light action that is a great rod for the price. I have used them for about 5 years and like them, even though they are made in China. They also have a 5'6" that is great for dock shooting.

Certainly not Doc...but Berkely lightning rod from sportsman guide at $27 is incredible...most places sell it for $39. 6' medium lite. Killer rod. I have been throwing 1/24 red sickle hook jigs and 2" rubber jigs all spring. I love this set up.

wasabi, I'm still usin the Shimano, but they makin them with IM8 graphite an the new number is CSS-60ULB. This is my favorite for castin as well as shootin docks as it has a little stiffer lower half. You can shoot a jig as far as you can cast it with this tool! I've been matchin it with the Shimano CI4 Stradic in the 2500 size an haven't used a better combo. the larger diameter of the 2500 size spool really makes a difference in line coilin or lack thereof. with 4 lb Sufix Elite in the yellow (for these ol eyes) I don't think you could beat this combo! Hope this helps!

Awesome, thanks! I'll track down the new model then. It really was a sweet rod. I'm glad I still have one.

I'm still running some older Sahara 750's on mine. I had a Sahara 1500 on one and it felt unbalanced every time I grabbed it after using the one with the 750 on it. Just makes me wonder how the balance would be with a bigger 2500 class reel. Obviously works for you.