Rod to pair with a 7HT mag

jim79 · Post by **jim79** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:14 pm

im seriously thinking of biting the bullet and blowing some money on a 7HT mag , 90% of the time i fish clean ground so the reel is perfect for what i want , but what rod to pair it with , im thinking the lighter 3-6oz sonik SK3 but any other suggestions would be appreciated.

wont be for a while yet but it gives me a chance to look for a bargain

Captain_Mainwaring · Post by **Captain_Mainwaring** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:59 pm

fishhunter · Post by **fishhunter** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:11 pm

i would search around as many tackle shops as you can before buying of flea bay,
You never know you may well be surprised at what you can get brand new for the same price e.g MTI tripod on flea bay is more expensive than spottydogtackle.
If i were you i would try and get along to a tackle shop and ask if you can put it on a rod and see what you feel most comfortable with before buying anything.

jim79 · Post by **jim79** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:17 pm

fishhunter wrote:i would search around as many tackle shops as you can before buying of flea bay,
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always do , did some looking around the other day and found a shop knocking out the 7HT mags for a little over 150 quid

( admitidly they are now out of stock but proves the point )

Captain_Mainwaring · Post by **Captain_Mainwaring** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:53 pm

jim79 · Post by **jim79** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:21 pm

like i said im in no rush at the moment and i troll ebay atleast once a day to see whats about ( 2 brand new 7HT mags just sold for 240 quid

, why when i dont have the cash !!!!! )

Captain_Mainwaring · Post by **Captain_Mainwaring** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:06 am

jim79 wrote:like i said im in no rush at the moment and i troll ebay atleast once a day to see whats about ( 2 brand new 7HT mags just sold for 240 quid , why when i dont have the cash !!!!! )

Isn't that always the way...

bucko · Post by **bucko** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:12 pm

Cant fault the 7HT Mags, had 3 for two years and no problems.

As for rods, find a rod that suits you Jim, we're all built differently with different casting styles and different fishing techniques. Just find one you can bend when you cast with good bite registration, you might be surprised at what suits you.

essexkenny · Post by **essexkenny** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:55 pm

I agree with Bucko, something which suits you.
But if you are fishing over cleanish ground, and are looking for a rod which will cast a good distance without risking splatting soft baits, and show small rattles, then an ABU Hellbender M isnt a bad rod at all

rickyfella09 · Post by **rickyfella09** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:49 pm

i just brought one off the anyfish anywhere six & bait and it's the mutt's nutt's , i use it a 6500 mag elite they work great my little flicks over the side of walton pier where going further then people giving it loads off wellie with there fix spool so it would go well with 7ht mag. i paid 125 for but seen on internet for about 150. so i got a bargain