what about the abu rods, veritas or vendetta and such

I don't like anything longer than 6'6"

bass rods... I wouldn't use them for Salt... Just my view.. I just got done fishing with one and I hated it.. however, I can vouch that the revo inshore is a bad arse reel... But my shimano's will still outcast it ;)

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I kinda agree. I have used some bass rods saltwater fishing and they corroded up. So be careful what type of hardware they have.

Does the Bucoo have stainless guides?

Also....these guys are speaking about casting farther which is correct about a 7ft rod....but your reel is just as important when getting a true all a round speck rod.
A Shimano Curado 200E7 is the best and most saltwater tolerance reel for the money! So which every rod you pick , I would place a Curado on it!

Curado fasho

Curado on sale today at Academy for $139. Brand new.

Bucoo have black paint on there eyes.. Not sure the hardware, but I have used 1 of my bucoo's in SW. No problem yet

I got 2 curados on 2 6'6" med heavy bucoo's. Love em. Bout to get another setup just like em.

this is very off subject...but spektator i believe your podnahs with my good buddies brother...kyle bratton? i noticed him in your pics.

Yeh. I'm actually real good friends with his cousin, Cody Fortier. We grew up together. Been offshore fishing with Kyle a few times. He's a good dude. He knows how to catch them Yellowfins too. We caught some monsters year before last. And I caught a 300lb blue marlin. Him and Cody have a camp in Fourchon.

ya he does know that..me and his lil bro are really tight...good people there...and that invincible they got is prolly in my top 3 favorite boats ive ever had the pleasure to be aboard..and deff a dream boat.

IF your looking for an all around rod, the Castaway SMCL7-X in the XP3 series has a 5 yr warranty. Love mine. Its made here in Texas . Not a china model.

I also fish a Skeet Reese signature series spinner bait/worm 7' rod. Its $89 and a lifetime warranty. It's a carbon fiber rod. I LOVVVEEE It. SO light I can cast all day , I have a new curado 200 E with 12# flourocarbon Abrax X line. I've caught 30-33" reds a the rock with that set up. You can get that rod at Country Station in Broussard.

with a spook, mirrolure, or corky and a high end reel a shorter rod will cast just as far, and can be a little lighter to twitch all day

Was a die hard American Rodsmith guy but now nothing but Stick-em rods.Great rods for whole lot less.If anyone is interested in Stick-ems let me know.

BINGO!!!Well said.

Damn, know them guys pretty well. Cody walked in my wedding! Known them for years. I've been offered a few times but still havent been out on his boat. I know its pretty nice though.

If u go with Cody, hold on. He drives that big "ship" like he stole it. One time we were going 74 mph in 2-4s. Hahaha

Quantum 7' SPECKS and REDS Light action is SWEET and wont be buying anything else EVER. Don't forget to pair it with a Curado.

Well, I just asked him to split my lease with me, so maybe while we're doin a little huntin I'll have to hit him up again about the fishing!