Looking for anyone with experience with a particular brand, make model for a 5'6" 2 pc or 3 pc spin rod freshwater UL power. Could even go to 6 ft if I could find it in 3 pc. St. Croix saltwater versions are way too stiff.

thanks,
Buzz

Take a look at the Rainshadow SB720-4. It is a 6'0", 4-piece rod that is really nice. I have a pair and they have traveled the country extensively. Wonderful for everything from trout streams to bluegill-filled lakes. VERY reasonably priced as well.

I agree with Jim. You can't go wrong with their products.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

Thanks guys, stream trout is exactly what this is for......

You indicated as 2 pc or 3 pc. - 5-1/2' St. Croix model 2S56ULF2, it is a 2 pc. U.L. 5-1/2' blank

Bob McKamey
bobm@mudhole.com

I have used the Amtac Matrix 2 piece 66 inch UL with graet success. Also the Rainshadow in a similiar configuration for trout, panfish and small stream brownies.

I agree with Bob that sc is the one. I have built on them for small stream trout guys and they love them.

I had one of St Croix's UL 5 1/2' think it was a SCIV. Was to stiff and in order to load I had to add split shot

Watch the lure weight

Bill - willierods.com

Love the stcroix 3s56ulf-2. Very light and sensitive. I have one of the batson SP720-4 ultralite, great little rod. A real blast on the trout and breaks down into a nice packable 18" long. I havent tried the SB720-4 but see it is rated as light, with a little heavier line and lure rating than the SP

Buzz,
"Cabela's PT+ available in 6' 4 weight or 6'6" 2 weight depending on cast weight requirements.
Both are 2-piece models

Eugene Moore



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/14/2011 02:33PM by Eugene Moore.

X3 with Jim. The SB720-4 is a killer blank regardless of the price (which is pretty small).

jeremy