Light tackle choices

[Clammer]

Check with G/s ,,Denis or myself // thats most of our fishing ;;;

[basswipe]

I am a HUGE fan of Quarrow rods.Best rod you can buy for the money spent.For a custom that won't break the bank a Batson is the way to go.MikeCC built me a 1088 and its my most used rod.

I like the Spheros reels over the Stradics.Though not as refined as a Stradic,its cheaper and more durable.The 8000 is an ideal size for 8'-9' rods.And if using braid its great for 10'ers too.

[gregory2327]

Originally Posted by Clammer

Check with G/s ,,Denis or myself // thats most of our fishing ;;;

I'm not sure what you are talking about

Originally Posted by basswipe

I am a HUGE fan of Quarrow rods.Best rod you can buy for the money spent.For a custom that won't break the bank a Batson is the way to go.MikeCC built me a 1088 and its my most used rod.

I like the Spheros reels over the Stradics.Though not as refined as a Stradic,its cheaper and more durable.The 8000 is an ideal size for 8'-9' rods.And if using braid its great for 10'ers too.

What model is that Quarrow SW1088 or SU1088? Any thoughts on the SU1087 or SW1087?

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by gregory2327

I'm not sure what you are talking about




What model is that Quarrow SW1088 or SU1088? Any thoughts on the SU1087 or SW1087?

I've known clammer for 5 years now and I'm still confused

First, let us know what course you are thinking of, 8 foot or 9 foot, spinning or convench, custom or good grade off the rack - then we can narrow it down for you a little. Keep in mind that if (when) you get hooked on some bigger fish, you'll end up buying more gear anyway...

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by gregory2327

I'm not sure what you are talking about




What model is that Quarrow SW1088 or SU1088? Any thoughts on the SU1087 or SW1087?

SW and SU blanks are Batson Rainshadow blanks, not Quarrow rods. Quarrow sells finished rods, and I don't know the model #s. They are a very good rod for the price.

For an all-around plugging rod at 9', I would go with either the SU 1087 or the SW 1088. The SW 1087 tops out at 2 to 2-1/2 oz. I think you can throw 3 oz easily on the SU 1087. The SW 1088 is still soft enough to throw light plugs and you can probably push it to 4 oz. The SU 1088 is a very stiff rod and wouldn't handle stuff under 1-1/2 oz as well as either the SU 1087 or SW 1088.

[gregory2327]

Originally Posted by Mike P

SW and SU blanks are Batson Rainshadow blanks, not Quarrow rods. Quarrow sells finished rods, and I don't know the model #s. They are a very good rod for the price.

For an all-around plugging rod at 9', I would go with either the SU 1087 or the SW 1088. The SW 1087 tops out at 2 to 2-1/2 oz. I think you can throw 3 oz easily on the SU 1087. The SW 1088 is still soft enough to throw light plugs and you can probably push it to 4 oz. The SU 1088 is a very stiff rod and wouldn't handle stuff under 1-1/2 oz as well as either the SU 1087 or SW 1088.

Sorry, I meant Batson, not Quarrow.

Sounds like the SU1087 (topping out at 3 oz) is right inbetween the SW1087(topping out at 2-2.5 oz) and SW1088 (topping out at 4 oz).

Anywhere I could touch one of these blanks either finished or not? I'd really like to feel one before investing.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Clammer

Check with G/s ,,Denis or myself // thats most of our fishing ;;;

That rod you got from me is a 1088, how's it working out for you Mike?

[Clammer]

Dave great for the mid range plugs, rubber //

but you know I have more finess rigs for the small stuff /sometimes large