Posted 3/31/2020 6:46 PM (#956906 - in reply to #956901) Subject: RE: 9 foot telescoping rods
MuskyMadness - 3/31/2020 5:55 PM
Looking for 9 foot telescoping rod recommendations to be paired with Tranx 400.
My only experience is with a TI XXH 9' telescoping rod that I use for dawgs. It is a somewhat heavy rod but well balanced with a really nice thick cork handle. For the money, I think it would be hard to beat. I got it a couple years ago when James had a deal where if you ordered a rod on Memorial Day, he gave a rod to a veteran.
Posted 3/31/2020 6:49 PM (#956908 - in reply to #956901) Subject: Re: 9 foot telescoping rods
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I've got 8.5 ft. Shimano, Okuma, and TI. They all come in 9' as well. I am happy with all of mine. They are not super expensive. I've got a 9' Legend Tournament that that I keep in a side locker, that doesn't collapse. It is clearly a better rod, but the price gap is more significant than the performance gap. I wouldn't spend the extra for a higher end rod, unless those particular features really make a difference for you. Better off spending the money on quality reels and other equipment that might be very useful for you. I got 8.5 footers because they collapse to 7 ft., which fit in my in-floor rod locker.
Posted 3/31/2020 9:45 PM (#956921 - in reply to #956901) Subject: Re: 9 foot telescoping rods
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The new Shimano Skixx Rods are supposed to be pretty awesome. The 8’6 and above rods are telescoping. I’ve been trying to get a look at them at my local tackle shop but they actually got them in the day after our governor ordered a shut down of all non essential businesses.
Posted 4/1/2020 12:13 PM (#956946 - in reply to #956945) Subject: Re: 9 foot telescoping rods
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Location: Land of the Musky
I always tell everyone to go by a rods lure weight rating. Our MH is 1-4oz and XH is 2-8oz. That is the sweet spot for casting lures. They can of course throw outside of those ranges too. I am not sure what the SC heavy is rated for?
9 foot telescoping rods