Shimano Raider

[falcon01]

Hi guys just wondering what you think of these rods I know they say there for soft plastic etc, but is ok to use for bait fishing as well.

[BrandonH]

THey are a great rod:) I have 2 one 4kg 6'6 and one that os 5-8km at 7'6. I use mine iwht bait quite offten but don't tend to put BIG baits on them, i am still running Braid through them though.

cheers
Brandon,

[2iar]

I've now got 2 as well - a 7'2" 2-4Kg Bream Finesse and 7'6" Snapper outfit the same as Brandon has. Both are 2 piece, so good for storage.

They're fine for bait work (though obviously not huge baits). They're on special at BCF for $99 at the moment. I'm biased, but I don't think you'll get a better rod at that price.

Good luck,
Mike

[agnes_jack]

I use one of the 6-10kg baitcasters with my calcutta for dam barra!
beautiful casting action ;)

Regards, Tony

[snakecatcher]

These are great rods and remember if BCF have them on special and you have one of the stores that can't be named nearby (A A Sports) then simply head over to them, tell em about the BCF price and they have to beat it by 10%.

[WHITTO]

:) :)G'Day falcon01, I use a Raider Barra Magnum rod with a JackErskine Signature Reel for Impoundment Barra, 50lb Braid with a 60lb leader, Cheers Whitto ;) ;)

[TheSaint]

These are great rods and remember if BCF have them on special and you have one of the stores that can't be named nearby (A A Sports) then simply head over to them, tell em about the BCF price and they have to beat it by 10%.

If they have the one you want in stock.. ;)

[maat]

I have a Ian miller raider bream finesse rod that I use to flick my plastics but i also use it quite reguly for bait fishing and i have never had a problem. i have been using it on a shallow reef that I know, with 15lb braid on a shimano symetre reel and have been able to catch small sweetlip and snapper up to 50cm without a problem.

hope this helped

Cheers Mat