kickingfrog Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) My brother is looking for a float rod. Figure maybe 12-13 foot 2 piece. Barrie area. Lots of subjective elements that only he can decide in the end but I thought I'd check here. Edited March 4, 2011 by kickingfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 He should probably check the Floatboard as well if he's looking for some used gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Don't buy a noodly one!!! Check out mudhole.com - their mhx rods are AMAZING and they are knock-offs of loomis imx blanks. I have built a smallie model and it was amazing and super light / fast action - will be ordering more. They have a 13' version - clone to the imx 1562. I bet it is awesome. AND - they are VERY reasonable. Landry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Those guys are .... never mind. Thanks, I'll mention that to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Any idea of how much he wants to spend on one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 $200 neighbourhood maybe, but really depends on the rod and the condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 $200 neighbourhood maybe, but really depends on the rod and the condition. Rod $ only or rod/reel price @ $200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 He has a couple of new ones in mind. I'm just checking for some used options to get a little more rod for less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 New line of St.Croix's have had a lot of people talking. Great price as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 New line of St.Croix's have had a lot of people talking. Great price as well. Avid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 ttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 In that price range neighbourhood and 12-13ft 2pc configuration some that come to mind are: - 13’ Raven IM8 ($200) - 13’ St Croix Avid ($280 new at most places for the newest model) - 13’ St Croix Wild river (Under $200) - 13’ Streamside (Around $120) - 13’ 2pc Frontier (You get no form of warranty with it though) – Usually $150 new in shops now when you can find them - 13’ Loomis GL2 (usually you can find them used for around $200-$250 in the classifieds – Like the Frontier I don’t think you’d get warranty with the GL2 nowadays) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Steer clear of okuma and you're golden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthesteelhead Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Have a 13 ft St Croix and a 13 ft Browning Six Rivers which was a lot less and to me is a better rod.Got the Browning at Bass Pro in Vaughn for a little more than 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I would check out the Raven IM8 forsure! I own a 12'6 Raven Matrix and for the money I paid for it. No complaints. I think it was $149.99 at the time and has landed me enough fish to get my $150 worth. I'm about to order the IM9 or RV9 and a new SST-3 myself! Can't wait! TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) A buddy is selling a custom 14' Raven IM8 built to the nines. I originally built it for myself at a cost of $600. It could probably be had for $300. Edited March 5, 2011 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I have a two piece 11'6" G.Loomis Frontier float rod. It is almost new, only used one Spring...I no longer have a reel for it and would consider any serious offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I have a two piece 11'6" G.Loomis Frontier float rod. It is almost new, only used one Spring...I no longer have a reel for it and would consider any serious offer. That comes with a flight for two to visit you down south right Garry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for all of the responses guys. I've been passing them all on to my brother. I think he wants to poke around the sportsman show to get his mitts on a few first. He is not new to pinning, he's just looking to get another rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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