Rod for Calcutta 300DSV

[SnookChaser]

Larry:
I am going to buy a Curado D 300 DSV for fishing snook. mangrove snapper and sometimes baby tarpoon. I usually use yo zuri and rapalas for casting and trolling (cristal minnows, magnums, Xraps, DT, Rap Shads) in sizes 7, 9, 10, 12, 14) and poppers. because I fish in a panga, I dont have too much space and I prefer a 6´6 rod MH. First, I going to use 20 # mono, but I am thinking later change to power pro 30#.

Can you recomend me one or two shimano´s rods for that reel and types of line (mono and braid)?

Thank you in advance,

SnookChaser

[Chris M]

I'm pretty sure he's going to say SUFFIX on the line recomendations.

[dahlberg]

Try the Teramar SE Inshore casting in a med heavy(avail i 6'6" )or heavy shortest avail is 7')
They have a west coast inshore breakwater in M and MH that's 6'9" that's also worth looking at. They're a great value at $100-$130 sugg retail. I use Sufix performance braid from 50#-80# and usually in conjunction with a 60-130# wire or fluorocarbon leader.
good luck,
L

[SnookChaser]

Larry, Chris:

Thank you very much for your help.

SnookChaser

[Tuna Killer]

Dear Larry:

Like SnookChaser, I bought a Curado 300DSV, and also have the some problem with the rod choice.

Right now I have a Calcutta 300TE with a Compre 6'6 (CPC66MH) and I love this combo, my biggest fish with this combo was a 28# Snook, 40# Tarpon and 25# yellow fin tuna. But also I want to upgrade this rod. I plan to use the curado with the same kind of fishing.

I was thinking about 2 Teremar Rods, TMC66MH and the TMCX69MH (Breakwater series), like Snook Machine I use 30# braid and 3/8 to 1 oz lures. I'm worry about the breakwater because I think this rod is very stiff, I'm right?

If you are me, what rod you choice?

Thank you in advance.


Tuna Killer.

P.D. Do you use the Crucial Rods?

[dahlberg]

hi TK,
Any of the xtra fast action designs might be a little stiff in the butt for what you're doing.
Yes, I've used the Crucial series, they include a good selection of "specialty" type rods that have good application for many other things as well.
I like the Teramar SE Insore casting series, specifically the MH, med fast and fast actions.
good luck, and merry christmas! I hope Santa can get a one piece 7 footer down the chimney without breaking it!
best,
L