I need an Inshore rod...

Bigfatts

Bigfatts

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We've been hitting the flats in the kayaks enough that I think I can justify an Inshore setup. Been using my Okuma/Penn setup and I just think it's a little light for it. Will likely look at a spinning setup, I'm fond of a 7' MH. So far I'm looking at:

-Hurricane Calico Jack (a guy I fish with swears by his)
-St Croix Mojo Inshore (I love my 7' MH Mojo Bass)
-Temple Fork Outfitters Signature (Just noticed these at Dick's and have heard good things so far)

Other suggestions are welcomed but input on these is greatly appreciated. Budget is $100+/- for the rod only. Haven't decided on a reel yet.
 
I have heard nothing but good reviews on TFO products, they absolutely turned the fly rod world on its ear by selling high quality gear at reasonable prices. I use a 8' MH "Offshore Angler" ( Bass Pro shops) rod as my "all purpose-do anything" saltwater rod and it has been a good one, including bringing in a 60 lb redfish on the NC coast last fall.
 
ignatius said:
I have heard nothing but good reviews on TFO products, they absolutely turned the fly rod world on its ear by selling high quality gear at reasonable prices.
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That's good to hear, I've been looking pretty hard at that one.
 
I like the older finwicks (usa made) and st. Croix has some awesome stuff. Im going to be picking up a spinmaster here shorty. For the reel I love penn. I got a couple graphite 4300s and theyre great.
 
Bigfatts said:
.....(I love my 7' MH Mojo Bass)......
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Why not use it then? My go-to setup for saltwater jigging is a Mojo Bass 7". I spend extra care rinsing it after each trip and the trout, spanish, drum, and bluefish don't realize it's a bass rod.
 
edit: I just noticed your budget...the JBs are a bit out of that price range

If you don't mind spending a bit of money, check out J.B. custom rods, they are super nice and ridiculously sensitive, I've got 3 custom rods that my dad made, but I got to fish with a JB custom side by side with my good rods, they are amazing. They are a bit on the pricy side, but are really nice. When I finally decide to retire my dad's rods that inherited, I will get JB rods (one at a time), and doubt I will get rods again.

OH! they are made with carbon fiber


and if it hasn't been mentions all star rods are awesome for the money.
 
fishiker said:
Why not use it then? My go-to setup for saltwater jigging is a Mojo Bass 7". I spend extra care rinsing it after each trip and the trout, spanish, drum, and bluefish don't realize it's a bass rod.
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My Mojo is a baitcaster setup and I want a spinning rod for salt. I've looked at the Mojo Inshore and they are nice but all the models I've seen have such a long handle below the reel I think it would be a pain to cast from a kayak- my main mode of fishing.
 
I will display my lack of fishing equipment terms. What exactly is an "Inshore Rod" and how does it differ from other salt water rods?
Ron Athay
 
Inshore rods aren't 10'+ like surf rods.
They aren't really heavy pool cues like boat rods.
But they are heavier than freshwater rods.

Figure 7-8' - light enough to throw 1/2 to 4 oz (that's probably 2 rods to fill the range of weights)
Spinning or casting.
More or less.
:)
 
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