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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fyrslyer on July 13, 2010, 10:36:25 AM

Title: New rod?
Post by: fyrslyer on July 13, 2010, 10:36:25 AM
Hi all, I currently have a Sage 3113 L w/ Cp for steelhead/coho/pinks on the smaller flows.

I am wanting to get a high quality level wind setup for everything else ie. springs on the vedder/fraser.

Suggestions on rod? I am thinking of Calcutta for reel.

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: alan on July 13, 2010, 11:09:47 AM
I'm currently using a gloomis GL2 1265 with a Luna reel....awesome set up.  Hooked some big fish with it last year.  I was going to get the Calcutta but the guys at Berry's pushed me towards the Luna and I love it
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: gofishon on July 13, 2010, 11:48:06 AM
Alan, I was wondering which model Luna you had to hold those big fish? Thanks
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: fyrslyer on July 13, 2010, 12:54:57 PM
Well you got a 3113L....if you like Sage then go with the CT 3113M or CT 4110! Hard question to answer because everyone has different views on what they like about various rods. 

I thought about the 3113 M as I do love my 3113 L, I wasnt sure if it would be heavy enough but would like to stay with the 3113 line of rods. What would the difference be between the 3113 and the 4110? I would like to stick with Sage as I have never had any issues with them.
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: slick vic on July 13, 2010, 02:22:27 PM
Daiwa Luna 300 is smooth when casting and retrieving, but Calcutta TE400 is superb on its drag system.
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: ynot on July 13, 2010, 03:20:36 PM
try the luna 300 smoooooth as silk.
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: fyrslyer on July 13, 2010, 03:58:48 PM
Thanks for all the replys guys, i think i will prob end up going with the 3113mb by the sounds of it. Now I need to figure out between the Luna and the Calcutta i owned a calcutta before so i will swing by my local tackle shop and try out the Luna. :)

Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: alan on July 13, 2010, 04:58:19 PM
Alan, I was wondering which model Luna you had to hold those big fish? Thanks


I'm using the Luna 300, I've had it for about 2 years now and its still like butter.  As long as you maintain your reels regularly you shouldn't have any problems.  I drop mine off at Mikes every year before fishing season starts
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: hur1214 on July 14, 2010, 02:36:18 AM
you can try some glx rods from gloomis. they are great!
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: Gooey on July 14, 2010, 08:34:31 AM
Fyrslyer - you are asking a lot out of your next rod! 

I would say a 3113MB is a great rod for the vedder, cap, seymour, chehalis, etc and for any species there in...coho, pinks, chum, steelhead, whites, etc.  a 3113mb is more than enough for fraser socks but it could be a little light for fraser springs.  Where its is WAAAAAAAAAAAY too light is casting 4 oz betties!  I have tried and its not pretty!  The rod loads up way deeper than I like (too much stress) it shook and reverberated after the cast...heaving a 4 oz betty just wasn't an application that rod was meant for.

I would recommend the sage 4110 or 4120 if you want to use it on the fraser or a lamiglas GSH 1382MH.  I build rods and I have a beautiful 3113mb if you want it, a used lami 1382 (performs like a sage 4120 but with a softer tip).  I could order a blank and custom build you a rod too.  Email me if you are interested in the 3113mb, the lami, or a new build.

Cheers
Title: Re: New rod?
Post by: lapa on July 14, 2010, 09:45:52 AM
I agree with Gooey.Sage 3113MB is too light for Fraser springs.  If money is not an issue I'll buy Sage 4120,Sage 4110 or  GLoomis GL2_1266,Gloomis GL2_1265.