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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Popper on August 29, 2018, 09:39:40 AM

Title: Amundson sturgeon rods?
Post by: Popper on August 29, 2018, 09:39:40 AM
It's been awhile since I fished for sturgeon but back in the day I had a technium and an amundson and though the feel was not the same, for the price the amundson was a very serviceable rod fir my weekend warrior fishing.

I have noticed they changed (it's been at least 5 years for me) but the current rod seems to have a very beefy reel seat and seems like it would be up to the task. I'm looking at getting 2 setups going, so being able to save a bit on the rods would be good, if they are a good rod.

Anyone use the new ones? Or should I bite the bullet and get the techniums or is there a new kid in town?

Thanks guys, looking forward to getting back on the water!

Jon
Title: Re: Amundson sturgeon rods?
Post by: Rieber on August 29, 2018, 09:49:48 AM
Jon,

Aren't the Amundson rods know to be Poppers?  ::)

Title: Re: Amundson sturgeon rods?
Post by: Popper on August 29, 2018, 09:54:14 AM
I really dont know... the one I had treated me well, but that was definately a different model. Only rod I've broke on a sturgeon was a trophy, and it was used error and promptly replaced.

But this is why I thought I would ask first. They definately look robust, but that's without anyone on the other end.

Jon
Title: Re: Amundson sturgeon rods?
Post by: poper on August 29, 2018, 11:47:37 AM
Rapala has a nice sturgeon rod at a good price, I have a couple, but the tech is a great rod.
Title: Re: Amundson sturgeon rods?
Post by: Hike_and_fish on August 29, 2018, 05:21:49 PM
Rapala has a nice sturgeon rod at a good price, I have a couple, but the tech is a great rod.

Nothing beats the magnum for that price. I have 1 Tech and two Magnums. In my opinion they both play fish very well. The Tech is not worth the money.
Title: Re: Amundson sturgeon rods?
Post by: Popper on August 29, 2018, 11:32:03 PM
Seen the magnums in action on bc outdoors... who Carry's the rapala rods??

Thank you

Jon
Title: Re: Amundson sturgeon rods?
Post by: poper on August 31, 2018, 06:01:00 AM
Fred’s has them
Title: Re: Amundson sturgeon rods?
Post by: firstlight on September 01, 2018, 06:34:36 PM
Penn makes some nice big game rods.
They are shorter but make a great Sturgeon rod.
I prefer something around 6-6.5 ft and heavy weight as well.
They are actually Halibut rods but the Sturgeon dont know that.

Some great deals on ebay if your not in a rush and want multiple rods.