putting some feelers out

[kickingfrog]

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

[BillM]

He should probably check the Floatboard as well if he's looking for some used gear.

[landry]

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

[kickingfrog]

Those guys are .... never mind.

 

Thanks, I'll mention that to him.

[MJL]

Any idea of how much he wants to spend on one?

[kickingfrog]

$200 neighbourhood maybe, but really depends on the rod and the condition.

[GBW]

$200 neighbourhood maybe, but really depends on the rod and the condition.

Rod $ only or rod/reel price @ $200?

[kickingfrog]

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.

[BillM]

New line of St.Croix's have had a lot of people talking. Great price as well.

[kickingfrog]

New line of St.Croix's have had a lot of people talking. Great price as well.

 

Avid?

[BillM]

Yup.

[kickingfrog]

ttt

[MJL]

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)

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

Steer clear of okuma and you're golden!

[kingofthesteelhead]

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.

[TDunn]

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

[solopaddler]

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

[Garry2Rs]

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.

[kickingfrog]

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?

[kickingfrog]

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.