Rod recomendations

[SplitShot]

I wouldnt recommend using a bailess reel on a boat but definitely from the surf. On my 2 bogan boat spinners I have the new Quantum Cabo PT (which is so much lighter then the older model) and a Penn Battle 5000 on the other. Both work fine.. and the epoxy and guides are much better on the rods. Just pick out the right blank for the fishing youre doing

[NJ Dave]

Why not bail less on a boat?
What Bogan would you recommend for bass/blues from a boat being you have one? I usually use spinners to Snag and drop bunker, for bass, and tossing metal to bass and blues.
Agreed on the better epoxied/wrapped guides.
I also have the Battle 5000 on a Shimano rod that I use to snag and drop but I want to up grade.
I use an old Mitchell 303 from the surf which has been re done. It is bail less, drilled out and has a VS look, upgraded with bearings, and an upgraded drag.
Painted black with polished chrome side plate and spool. Its killer old but keeps up with the best of em. I always get asked where I got my custom VS, I laugh.
Thx

[milhouse]

i have a couple of bogan roads, they perform great. also heard a lot of good things about garrone and billy vivona.

[SplitShot]

The main reason I use bailess from the surf is so I can really wing those poppers, swimmers, metal way out without the bail shutting and snapping my braid. I use the ZB 25 and also the VS 200 from Spring till Fall. Once it starts getting colder i use my VSB 150, which is the Van Staal with a manual bail, cause it's so much easier with gloves on. I haven't had the need to cast like that from boats so I haven't used bailess out there. But, like everything else, everybody is different and that's why there are so many reels and rods. (and also to keep us spending money) And I still use my Mitchell 300 for freshwater fishing which I got in 1966 and still works perfectly.

[blackcloudbob]

Seeker inshore medium

[Kevin Bogan]

The reels probably cost a few bucks. Here s what I can do.
A fish poison glass stick starts at $149. It will have EVA foam grips, Ring lock ceramics, double coat epoxy, a flanged ring tip. Cork can be added for $30.
colors can be added for $30, You will get your name and favorite fish decal.
If you bring in the reel we can go over the details.
You can do graphites and composites for yet another $30.
$150-200 will get you a killer stick that will compliment the high quality o the reel.
compare to any rod that costs $300, my opinion? no contest.

[JerseyCoast]

If your looking at spending that kind of money.... look into a light popping rod. I use a 125 gram popping rod for the surf, bass, blues and it also doubles as my I shore tuna rod too. Your not gonna beat the power, action it. Will throw 2-8 ozs with 2-6 ozs being the sweet spot.

It's a 1pc / 2pc. Design. Easy to travel with with a 30 butt section and rest of it is the top Section. 7'6" overall length.

Too many guys hear popping rods and think tuna. This 125 gram model is ideal for 90% of NJ fishing. Lifetime Warranty on it too. You can get more info online. Or stop to see it in our shop. We have an 80 gram coming out this year too. As well as an 8'6" model.

Just a suggestion. Teresa is a nice rod but this blank offers much more in the way of variety. It puts my distance casting surf rods to shame that I have used for years.

[Garone Custom Rods]

Dave that is a sweet reel. For what you want to do with it I have several models that will work great and can be customized to suit your style of fishing perfectly. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call or shoot me over an email.