HotPocket Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I know i love my safari rod. Thanks Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbymalone Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Well I decided to pull the trigger on that channel cat rod from Catfish Safari even though there were some mixed reviews. I was particularly concerned about the not fitting a 6500 abu, but I figured I would just return it if didn't work. I am happy to report that the ~20 year old 6500C3 I inherited from gramps fits perfectly in that rod. The rod looks great and the action seems like what I am looking for too. Hitting the river tonight for its test flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Runner Z Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 i have the lake addition catfish safari with the blue raps and have put both a 6500blue cat, 7000I, and an okuma pro 302 on it with no problem even broke bown a nice tree yesterday with no breakage i am very satisfied and will probablly get the green wrapped with the camo grip one sooner or later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I don't know what these rods cost but to get that work done Slowhand, you may be better off to purchase a new rod.In regards to your reel seat LFC, Rob is probably correct in that it was a poor reel seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbymalone Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 the channel rod ran about 80 with shipping. the flathead and heavier rods go around 100 with shipping. I think Harvey's right you're probably better off getting a new rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.W.Wolfram Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Slowhand, Send me a Emailawolfram@hotmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'm going to cross boundary here but I have a recommendation for a couple of very good combo's for cats...but the come from the Muskie realm. Bass Pro handles the Signature Series of Pete Maina's rods/combo's. I have had several for years and they hold up very well. For a rod with a lot of flexibility of use, the PMX80HT-T offers a sensitive tip and good backbone. Great rods for Channel cats and sturgeon, and the pike and Muskie trips with spinner baits, bucktails, and jerk baits. The PMX72HT offers serious backbone and also serves well for the heavy spin baits like the Double Cowgirls hot for Muskie these days. The reels do well, but for the heavy flathead fishing most will like to opt for the rods and upgrade to the heavy duty reels of choice. The rods offer the XPS weight balancing system. Very handy deal, less so for baitfishing, but the ability to tune the rods weight still make for a better balanced rod for it's various applications. Great rods and combos, and they have a broad line of use for the multi species angler. I know several cat guys who have been using them for years will great luck. Rod/Reel Combo's run $179.98, rods run $119.99. You may from time to time bump into one of the Cat'rs on the Minn River who is a fan of these Pete Maina rods ...his nickname is "Oppie". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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