need a rod for stella

hi guys,

im looking to purchase a rod for my stella 4000fd but dont know where to start. the stella will be spooled with 20lb braid so i need something that will handle it with ease. I was thinking of something around the 7' mark, and must me 2 piece.

I have been looking at some g loomis but there seems to be so many to choose from and i dont know where to start, also been looking at a hearty rise sylphy and they seem alrite but id like a few more suggestions.

price range up to $400.


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I really like the T-Curve

Sun, 2010-08-29 17:10

I really like the T-Curve Saltwater spin 5-10kg in the Shimano range. I'm running one of my Sustain 4000 with 20lb braid and ive caught pinkies, dhuies, gummy sharks, black bum, harleys, rays and heaps of other stuff and its handled them all easily.

Cost around $400 as well mate :)

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I second the T-curve

Sun, 2010-08-29 17:57

I have the same Saltwater Spin 5-10kg matched up to a Saragosa 4000, sensational rod and reel combo, even better if the reels a Stella Cool

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yeh go the 5-10kg salt water

Sun, 2010-08-29 18:19

yeh go the 5-10kg salt water spin

cant go rong, i got the original with the cork grip

smashes anything and i run 40lb braid on my spheros 5000 hasnt let me down on no fish

if you want a 1 piece

i would hav said go the daiwa saltiga bay jigger pe20 best rod around

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4th for the T-Curve 5-10kg

Sun, 2010-08-29 19:45

4th for the T-Curve 5-10kg Saltwater Spin.

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agree with recommendations

Sun, 2010-08-29 20:00

agree with recommendations

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does the t curve have cork

Sun, 2010-08-29 21:34

does the t curve have cork grips or the usual foam?

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Old model had cork, new

Sun, 2010-08-29 21:54

Old model had cork, new model has hypalon split butt design.

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samurai reaction 10-17lb

Sun, 2010-08-29 22:28

samurai reaction - mmmm very very nice, do a sweet two piece as well, I picked up a 6-12lb one last week for my 2500 hyper and whilst it is yet to get a fish it casts like a dream with pe1.5 and light jig heads.

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rod for stella

Mon, 2010-08-30 06:02

ive got the tcuve tournament 701 snapper one piece with my stella 4000 on it and it is a sweet combo

 

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Why 2 piece? Restrict

Mon, 2010-08-30 15:56

Why 2 piece? Restrict yourself a bit with choice.

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makes it easier to travel

Mon, 2010-08-30 16:52

makes it easier to travel plus i dont have a 4wd.

does anyone have any pics of the new t curve? i cant find any that show the new grips.

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excuse the toes.

Mon, 2010-08-30 18:54

excuse the toes.
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I'm thinking of putting a

Mon, 2010-08-30 18:55

I'm thinking of putting a little bit of tennis racquet grip across the uncovered section so the blank doesn't get damaged when in holders/rocket launcher. I was going to use the rod heat shrink grip but don't think I'll be able to get it over the butt cap.

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here'a couple of photos of

Mon, 2010-08-30 19:06

here'a couple of photos of mine loaded up on a sambo out with Gully a few weeks ago. Reel is a Twin Power 5000 with 20lb braid. Not really the sort of fishing it was designed for but it still knocked the fish over. I wouldn't really stick it any higher than that though.
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looks like its exactly what

Mon, 2010-08-30 23:00

looks like its exactly what im after, thank for the reccommandations and photos!