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hey guys im new to this network and looking for alittle help for a good to excellent trout rod i have a california pen 7ft lite rod for the last 6years and i need to upgrade to something better and smaller can u help please:EyePop:
troutdog
02-15-2009, 10:59 PM
How much you looking to spend?
TD
Seng90806
02-15-2009, 11:58 PM
i would recommend this reel right here:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/seng90806/photo-7.jpg
any UL rod would do
[QUOTE=troutdog;309371]How much you looking to spend?
no more then 150 bucks
formosa
02-16-2009, 08:08 AM
phenix new trout rods
TrouTHeAd
02-16-2009, 07:39 PM
I have two shimano compres @ 8 ft a piece. They are considered to be in the light range, but they look and feel ultralite to me. These are excellent trout rods. They are in the $110-$120 range if I remember correctly. The phenixs mentioned above are also great rods. Seng's Symetre will be an excellent match to the rods I mentioned. The new stradic will also be a great match. Good luck!!!
bigfootmike1
02-16-2009, 08:15 PM
Kencor pac73 about $150.00 at Turners
http://kencorrods.com/index.asp?page=sub02
shy_boxer
02-16-2009, 09:08 PM
I agree, either the new phenix trout rods or Kencor rods and Shimano reels!!!
troutdog
02-16-2009, 11:32 PM
I would go for the Kencore....that will still leave money in your pocket as most retail for about $119 give or take.
Lets us know what you end up buying....happy shopping!
TD
calico killer kevin
02-16-2009, 11:41 PM
Go with the Compre. Great rod for less than Kencor or Phenix and a lifetime
warranty can't be beat.
where can i get the compre rod at
SOUTHPAWSTICK
02-17-2009, 02:10 PM
Go with a Loomis.
calico killer kevin
02-17-2009, 05:07 PM
The Phenix and G.Loomis are a little bit out of your price range, but $ for $
you cannot beat the compres in just about any category. You can find
them at 95% of local tackle shops and Bass Pro shop. I would go to Longfin
because they have the compres and many other rods that you could test out
if you need to.
dogg91702
02-25-2009, 04:06 AM
I got a St. Croix Triumph 5'6 with a 750 Semetrye Shimano and I love it. It is light with a lot of action, they all feel pretty big with it. I bought it last year from Bass Pro in Rancho and I think it was only $75 or $80. I use it from rivers and Lakes.