Rod Recommend?

[Magged Out]

Got me a couple 9/0 Senator's! Want too spool em' with 50-60# Line
For vacation trip's too South Texas 2-3x a year. Looking for Rod's at
no more than $200. a piece. Will be Yakking Bait's Out! Thank's P&S!

[obx.fisher]

I'd get at least a 80-120 lb. class rod to handle the bait size and what not.

[kingfisherman23]

Check the yakking baits thread, I posted a link to Shakespeare rods on Bass Pro's site. The 5'6" heavy standup 50-130# rod runs $56 I think. I have the 6'0" 30-80# model and I love it. Ugly Stick also has a 5'6" rod that retails for $160 at Bass Pro and is a little higher quality.

The only disadvantage to these rods is a graphite reel seat. For BIG fish (200-300#) you want a metal seat. Ande makes some nice metal seat rods. Also check eBay, they often have good deals on good equipment.

Tight Lines!

Evan

[byrontx]

Most of the guys use long rods. Here are some links:

http://extremecoast.com/reports/report071008.php
http://tx-sharkfishing.com/
http://www.lonestarsharkers.com/