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Thread: Rod to pair with Abu Garcia C4 casting reel

  1. 06-28-2012, 11:04 PM #1
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    Default Rod to pair with Abu Garcia C4 casting reel

    I wanted to get a versatile casting setup...I mainly go for cats, but am looking into going after bass as well, possibly stripers at Silverwood. I went for the C4 to get a nice casting, all around reel that has a bit more line capacity than a low profile casting reel. This may also double as a backup saltwater reel until I have more cash for a dedicated saltwater casting setup (I have a nice saltwater spinning setup - so lower priority right now).

    For cats and stripers - what rod would you pair with the C4? I've got a 6ft medium action right now in my garage paired with my low profile casting real...but I'd like to run heavier line to hunt for the big cats so I was thinking a medium-heavy action?

    What do you guys think?
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  2. 07-03-2012, 03:40 PM #2
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    I have a c3 and paired it with a shakespeare 2 piece catfish rod.
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  3. 07-03-2012, 03:51 PM #3
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    What's your budget?
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  4. 07-03-2012, 04:04 PM #4
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    Cruz,

    A shakespeare ugly stick would save you some cash and match great with that reel. Look at models CAL 1100 70 1PC or the CAL 1101 70 1PC.
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  5. 07-03-2012, 04:33 PM #5
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    Does Shakespeare make different quality ugly sticks? I saw a few for $10 at walmart the other day. Not too familiar with their quality. They had the baitcasting ugly sticks for $10 and some spinning ugly for $7.. Was hesitant to buy them cuz i didn't want any extra junk lying around in the garage.


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    Cruz,

    A shakespeare ugly stick would save you some cash and match great with that reel. Look at models CAL 1100 70 1PC or the CAL 1101 70 1PC.
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  6. 07-03-2012, 05:00 PM #6
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    These models are both 1 piece freshwater baitcast rods. The 1100 is a medium strength and rated for 8-20 lb. The 1101 70 is medium heavy and rated for 10-25lb. I have used these models for catfish, stripers, and inshore saltwater fishing. Check shakespeares website for further info. Good luck with you purchase.
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  7. 07-04-2012, 01:17 AM #7
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    i have a couple of ugly sticks and like them so i may lean that way ...my budget is $50. i do wanna try to get a 2pc rod though. is there any reason not to get a 2pc? that is what most of our family's collection of rod are and they work ok
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