[shrimp for brains]

Does anyone have experience with these rods? I am looking at a 7'7" spinning rod 8-17lb to put a stradic 4000 on. Academy has the Castaway SLX for $120 and the rod feels prettygood but I am not familiar with the brand.</DIV>

 

[Brad King]

Alot of guy's over here in Texas use them and swear by them. Like you said they feel pretty good. I don't have any personal experience with em but they seem really nice. For the same price you could get a good St. Croix!

 

[jared]

they are one of the few brand rods i own--great rods! check out their website. they have awesome bass rods too.

 

[whipper snapper]

great rods! just as good as st. croix for sure.

 

[ssgtgroneman]

Great rods. They are made from Loomis blanks I believe.

 

[tailfisher]

Pretty good looking rods,Have you checked out the airwave rods by tsunami.

 

[jared]

You should also check out Waterloo & Kistler rods--they are even better

 

[Brad King]

Waterloo are WAY over priced in my opinion. Kind of like Laguna....

Great rods but I am mot spending $300.00 on an inshore rod.

 

[Bay Champion]

Have had 4 of them rigged with 3 Shimano Symetre and 1 Penn 4500 for 3 yrs with no problems. Great for inshore, nice response.

 

[shrimp for brains]

Thanks everybody for the replies. I picked up the 8'er and as soon as I shake this stomach virus I am really excited about trying this rig out. This is the longest rod I have and it feels like it should cast a mile.

 

[jared]

hey gloryboy, are you in texas??? If you're anywhere near a sportsmans warehouse--all waterloos are 40% OFF SO THey are $130 for a great quality rod. also they have most castaways for $45

 

[Brad King]

Yes I am in League City, been working in Texas City for about a year now...Thanks for the info on the rods, will pass the word around!!!