Newbie Question?

[SpecialK]

This would be your ideal choice and the price is right!
brand new OTI 7' spinning rod for sale

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Originally Posted by SpecialK

This would be your ideal choice and the price is right!
brand new OTI 7' spinning rod for sale

That IS the ideal rod at this time.

[IroncladShad]

SpecialK, That looks like a great deal, but I think I will have to wait until the last minute to make a decision. I will be in Rockport thur, and don't want to buy a new rod unless I know for sure the trip is a go. Do you know if Roy's are any other shop down ther carreis OTI?

[awesum]

Originally Posted by IroncladShad

Do you know if Roy's are any other shop down ther carreis OTI?

No they don't carry OTI rods at this time. I'm in Roy's a couple of times a week and I can promise you that you won't find a spinning rod on their shelf that would be anywhere near the deal Chris is offering.

I haven't checked Port A Outfitters lately so you might check there.

I think you will need it at some time anyway even if this trip doesn't go.

BTW I haven't looked at the forecast .... any reason to think it won't go?

[Snagged]

Roy's does carry OTI rods, the price is higher.

[IroncladShad]

They are calling 4' to 6', but we all know that will change. Plus in my experience with that forcast they will still go out. If I ever fished with spinners I would jump on it, but I more than likely will only use it once. The last thing I want to do is to be out there with the topwater bite going off and not be prrepared. Tough decision.

[SkeeterRonnie]

been on that boat in 10's... it was fun. Had to wedge yourself ina corner and pay attention to what your line was doing... Cant bogart the corner though..

[fishr1989]

Originally Posted by BretABaker

Mine was like $150 from FTU - just their standard heavy spinning rod. I think it's 6'6". I plan on getting a nice hopper rod and a conventional jigging reel for my january trips. This one will suffice just fine I imagine.

Actually hopper rods are about the same price - i'd look into them

How are the hopper rods? Are they good on the line ratings with the stated line being what you can fish?

They look like pretty good rods for the money, would they be a good starter jigging rods?

[papio]

Yes, the Hoppers are great starter rods. I've set aside my higher end Japanese rods and use my Hopper and Boca trying to wear and break them and I'm still trying. I like the blanks their pretty sturdy.

[BretABaker]

Originally Posted by fishr1989

How are the hopper rods? Are they good on the line ratings with the stated line being what you can fish?

They look like pretty good rods for the money, would they be a good starter jigging rods?

they feel like very good rods to me, i actually like their feel better than the shimanos. they're very strong, and I think a good multi-purpose rod. i plan on using them for tuna jigging, AJ fishing and even red snapper fishing.

For the price I think they're excellent. Now, that being said, once I'm able to use it on the water, I'll be able to give a better review....this is just from playing with them in the store