Mates new rod

[bigjudge]

Mate has requested multipurpose offshore mackeral rod,just looking for a bit of advice on blank selection,guides,etc. He will be using a threadline reel not sure what brand he hasn't decided, using 50 lb braid any help appreciated.

[Stuart]

Ah yes the freind that wants a rod to chase mud skippers and then 1000lb marlin all on the same rod. I wish I had a dollar or two for every time I was asked that. I would say some of the Calstar blanks are fairly nice and would fit the bill. I would have a look at the Calstar GF in 7ft and 8ft blanks from Garry Howard in Brendale Brisbane,fairly cheap as well. If you have a talk to him he will also sell you the components and grips to suite. Also Ross from rodworks in SA, I belive he has a pretty good stock of that gear as well.

Stu

[bigjudge]

Thanks for the help,i will give Gary a call,it's hard to work out what you should use when they want to use it for both.(mud skipper or marlin)

Cheers and Beers

[Clonoid]

I have a Calstar GF 700M that wears a Saltiga Blast. I built it for a heavy spinning outfit, but it's very versatile. It's a bit more "handy" in the boat since I accidentally snapped the tip off. Can still cast with it but has definately lost some of it's edge for land based casting.
The action might be a little fast for mudskippers though

[grave41]

Stuart i just love your attitude!! It cracks me up.
Graham