7 foot boat spinning rod?

[bulletbob]

I cannot seem to find a fairly stout spinning rod thats made of graphite.. My son wants one.. We only get to fish saltwater a few times a year.. Being 250 miles away in the NY Finger Lakes there is NO saltwater tackle available. Most salmon rods are 8 12- foot noodle rods of some sort..
Even a rod for big catfish and carp might work, but everything is fiberglass..
hollow glass is too soft when fishing in 240 foot of water with 12 oz. of lead in a heavy current.. He claims he can't feel the hits... Anyway, I am looking for a spinning rod for party boat fishing thats all graphite and is reasonably priced.. I don't want to buy a $350 rod to go out for ling once or twice a year... Any help as to where I can buy something like I described??..

ps.. He does NOT like conventional reels, spinning only.. I have found several suitable conventional rods locally, but he wants a spinner... bob

[thefishermanmechanic]

The finger lakes you say? There is a huge ns store there can get you anything you need! I would suggest a sponsor but because of your local it doesn't seem practical?

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by thefishermanmechanic

The finger lakes you say? There is a huge ns store there can get you anything you need! I would suggest a sponsor but because of your local it doesn't seem practical?

ns store?....

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by thefishermanmechanic

The finger lakes you say? There is a huge ns store there can get you anything you need! I would suggest a sponsor but because of your local it doesn't seem practical?

ns store?.... If its in Auburn NY, I was there, and they were of no help at all... bob

[frugalfisherman]

You don't need a spinning rod. You are dropping bait to the bottom and can use a conventional rod being as you are not casting. Uglystik.

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by frugalfisherman

You don't need a spinning rod. You are dropping bait to the bottom and can use a conventional rod being as you are not casting. Uglystik.

Ugly Stick is a good rod, but its not graphite, its a composite and doesn't respond like graphite.. It responds like a decent glass rod.. I have a few Ugly Stiks...

My son wants a heavy duty graphite rod for deep bottom fishing .. Whats the difference if I get him a graphite conventional, or graphite spinner??

I still have to get a heavy duty graphite, might as well get him the correct rod.. Also the reel going on it is a mint condition USA Penn 8500SS.. It will be the best rod reel combo we own.. Why use the wrong rod???... One of our sponsors has already hooked me up it looks like... bob

[TomKaye]

If you don't mind Bob, who was the sponsor and what was the rod ??

I'm looking for a similar 7 footer, for a baitrunner 4500 I have. It's currently on an 8 foot 2 piece, but I'd like a 7 footer for party boat duty.

Thanks & Merry Chistmas, Happy Holidays to all.

Tom K.

[joerosa1]

Originally Posted by bulletbob

I cannot seem to find a fairly stout spinning rod thats made of graphite.. My son wants one.. ... bob

I have and like the St. Croix TSWS70MF rod and it is good when I need it for some heavy lures/drifting, the TSWS70MHF looks like it has more beef...

St. Croix TSWS70MF Triumph Saltwater Spinning Rod

St. Croix Triumph Saltwater Spinning rods feature genuine Fuji components including aluminum-oxide guides with frame styles best suited for the specific Power - Light Boat.

Specialized blanks engineered from SC fiberglass and SCIII Graphite
Designed specifically for saltwater boat, pier and jetty fishing
Fuji aluminum-oxide guides nd flanged tip top
Fuji DPS Boat Rod reel Seat
Slick butt rear grip and premium EVA fore grip on conventional modles
Fuji Graphite gimble with EVA cap on all models
Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish
5-year warranty backed by unmatched St. Croix service.
Designed and imported by St. Croix to our exacting standards

[hofnodinstructor]

I have 2 Shimano Tallus TLS66MH rods for sale. Lightly used for one bluefish trip by my kids fishing team. Rated 15-30 line. Graphite composite,6 guides,Fuji reel seat,gimbal butt. $40 each picked up in Clifton, NJ. Will ship for whatever it costs.

[Kevin Bogan]

You can get a Fish Poison eglass spin rod for $145, made in the USA. A mixed carbon for $165. Persons name on it, Fish decal. Epoxy fortified guides. No other rod anywhere has this feature, a must on any spin rod.