Trout combo

[Robert trout hunter]

I am thinking about purchasing a trout rod for when i go camping i need some
Here are the choices (within my means) i need you pros to tell me which is best thank you
abu Garcia Stealth: its physical appearance is very attractive plus i like abu garcia rods
http://www.abugarcia.com/prod.php?k=78577&sk=50011&p=PURSTL1000/602M%20(1130489)
i saw a nice quantum ultralite Which was around $49.00 it seemed pretty good im going to sport chalet Tammarow and i was hoping you people could suggest what i should look at

[Troutman65]

Robert, there is a Kencor rod that is about $ 50.00 at Turners that is a great rod. It's one of the new ones. ( Black color) I own one of these rods are they are great. I also own 3 Kencor magnaglass rods ( Orange color ) and they are my fav. They are more expensive though.

You might want to consider a St.Croix Triumph rod that Sport Chalet has on sale from $49.00 to $79.00 St.Croix rods are great too. You just have to find the right one for you in your price range.

I also suggest you look at the Shimano Clarus rods at Spot Chalet on sale $39.00 to $ 49.00 ( right in your price range ) They are great rods also. Im7 graphite blanks,Grade a cork handle, Fuji aluminum guides.



Good luck, hope this helps you

[Robert trout hunter]

wow thank you that is really great info (i was wondering about kencors)

[Troutman65]

Robert , I am a huge Kencor fan. I really like their rods. The New black one is a great rod. Its not as whippy as the Magnaglass rods . For around $ 50.00 . I would go to Turners and check one out and see how you like it.


What kind of reel are you going to match up with your new rod? You already have one? Going to get a new one?

[Troutman65]

If you can get to the new Bass Pro Shop you should be able to find a great trout rod with in your price range too.

[Robert trout hunter]

Well i was planning on putting my abu garcia cardinal 300U reel (i currently have it on a ugly stick not the light ugly stik )

[Troutman65]

The Ugly Stik light are a great rod too. Very durable. Budman8 has one and he really likes it. It all really comes down to what you feel comfortable with Robert. I try to buy the best thats in my budget.:Wink:

[Robert trout hunter]

cool yeah ive been wanting an ugly stik light but i forgot where i saw them at well ill see tommarow good night

[slief]

Big 5 usuaully has Ugly sticks in stock. I like the 5' 2 piece ugly sticks. I have a few which are my preferred ultra light rods.. I even like them more than my G-loomis ultra light.. You cant go wrong with kencor either. Ugly sticks are pretty cheap and I think they have an unconditional warranty on them. I usally pair my ultralight stuff up with 500 or 1000 series Shimano reels.

For stream fishing and Bait, I like the ultra light stuff. For casting lours, I like a 6-6.5' fenwick with a 1500-2500 series reel..

[HBJapo]

Big 5 usuaully has Ugly sticks in stock. I like the 5' 2 piece ugly sticks. I have a few which are my preferred ultra light rods.. I even like them more than my G-loomis ultra light.. You cant go wrong with kencor either. Ugly sticks are pretty cheap and I think they have an unconditional warranty on them. I usally pair my ultralight stuff up with 500 or 1000 series Shimano reels.

For stream fishing and Bait, I like the ultra light stuff. For casting lours, I like a 6-6.5' fenwick with a 1500-2500 series reel..

I can't argue with that set up. I have an EOL 4' Ugly Stik Jr. that I got on E-Bay, it's a great ultra lite with the Shimano 500 series reel, 4lb, 2lb test.

My lite set up? 5' Berkeley Lightening Rod, 1000 Series Shimano Spirex....ooooh sweeeet!

Japo

[samgann93]

you cant go wrong with getting a kencor for trout fishing. i like them in the 4'6" to 5'6" size.

good luck.

[calico killer kevin]

For the last few days here in mammoth I've been using a daiwa spinmatic x rod/ shimano elf 1000 combo and they have been great. I got the rod on troutlet.com for ~$30 and it is a 6". It can cast a bubble well over a hundred feet and is a great rod for the price. You won't regret it, I promise.

[Troutman65]

For the last few days here in mammoth I've been using a daiwa spinmatic x rod/ shimano elf 1000 combo and they have been great. I got the rod on troutlet.com for ~$30 and it is a 6". It can cast a bubble well over a hundred feet and is a great rod for the price. You won't regret it, I promise.


Thats a great set up too. I look forward to your report from Mammoth Kevin, W/ lots of pics. of the trout you landed.:Wink::Big Grin:

[jeff4321]

7' 6'' Ultra Light Shimano Compre
w/ a symetre 750 spooled w/ 2 lb line.

or a

7' daiwa Tuflite Ultralight
w/ a sahara 750 w/ 2 lb line

[Robert trout hunter]

wow lotta replies thanks all scince i already have a great reel i think ima go with a st. croix

[Troutman65]

Nice choice. You will enjoy it for many years I am sure