Underpriced Fishing Rod Series
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Bass and False Albacore fishing highlight an impressive series of fishing rods that perform extremely well and can save you money.
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I love Tsunami rods. I have been buying them for years. Best bang for the buck. Although heavier, a shout out to my old Ugly Stiks
John, thanks again for this video and many, many others. I picked up the Trophy II and matched it with a Penn Pursuit 5000 series this spring. This setup along with fishing on an outgoing tide at the mouth of one of Rhode Island's inlets led to landing my first slot striper. I'd already had a number of shorts on bucktails, SP minnows and soft plastics - this one came on the plastic.
Now if I can just find out where the keeper fluke are reachable from shore I'll have dinner.
Here I’m looking at Lake Geneva Switzerland and watching John’s latest video, how cool is that.
I have two Trophy Series surf rods and they are awesome for the money! The Trophy Series II are even better.
I just got that same 8 1/2 ft rod when I realized mine was too heavy for the small bass I was trying to catch. Threw 4500 spin fisher on it. Like it..
Like watching your video's. I get to see fishing that will never be able to fish for. Stuck in NW IL land of carp / catfish and small pan fish. Again thank you for the videos.
Just goes to show sometimes off the rack tackle is well worth the money. Years ago I purchased a 10' 2 piece Daiwa Eliminator spinning surfcast rod. Under $50. Liked so much went back and bought another at 11' and an additional 10' which I stripped the guides off and re-wrapped into a baitcaster. (Relocated the spline) My go to rods for surf now...
The legend and the master. John skinner..fish on
My daughter has a Tsunami air wave, excellent rod!!!
I agree Tsunami makes some great rods for the price,If I could only have 1 rod for Fresh and Salt water I would chose my Slimwave. Great Rod,I hope they come out with a Slimwave 2 and make a 7'6 itd be a killer!
I use a 9 foot trophy 2 for the back bays it’s an excellent rod for that type of surf but for the ocean surf I use a 10 medium lemiglass gsb and my st croix seage 10”6 med heavy
Damn, John, that looks like so much fun.
Looking at one of these… thanks for the review in action
I got that rod in a 10ft medium, absolutely great for big bluefish and stripers
John, I have a tsunami trophy 2, 10’ MH. I paired with a Penn 5500 Spinfisher VI. and 30lb braid. I am thinking of upgrading to something lighter. After 2 hours of surf casting my back starts to feel it.
This will sound self serving, but it's an easy call for me. bit.ly/3ADKuCx - the 9'2''. They also make a 1-piece. If you want to spend another $200, then this one: www.lamiglas.com/products/gsbskinner2-92-3-4-3-oz-two-piece-john-skinner-rod?variant=30951206322225. Again, they also make a 1-piece.
Thanks for this. I'm a transplant to the East coast and looking to pick up saltwater fishing. I've got a big cut bait combo, but have been a bit lost as far as an inexpensive lure/bucktail setup.
You can see the rod tip load up when those albies hit. Nice!
I have the 12ft surf spinning rod for a few months and it's very strong.
Bought a 12’ trophy 2 today for surf fishing here in central Florida. I was looking for something I could cast farther than the other surf rods I have, and I as impressed and satisfied so far. I put a Diawa BG 5000 on it with 30lb braid to a 20 lb leader/pompano rig with a 5oz pyramid sinker and it goes to the same spot as the same setup on my penn fierce 3 from waist to chest deep in the water.
Really loved the trophy II but unfortunately broke in half on my second trip… disappointed in that. Good thing seller accepted returns for it
Th Bass Pro Offshore Angler Gold Cup Spinning rods Medium Heavy is the best $50 rod on the market I like it better than other rods I own that cost $125.
Have an xxh jigging rod..with pen 4500 spinfisher..have caught everything on it for years..bigest is 5 ft atlantic stergen
I have the 9footer and I've pulled 30lb stripers in with it, things a beast
Med/hvy fast action?
Thanks for this comment lol, I have one and haven’t used it yet and wasn’t sure how it would handle
Those albies sure look like a whole lot of fun.
Those false albacore look like a ton of fun!... I've been using an Offshore Angler Gold Cup for a few weeks now.... good rod for such a low price ($50)... after seeing this video tho, I might have to check out a Tsunami
That drag though makes me miss the season even more! Great video thank you
That water is CRYSTAL CLEAR.
Tsunami tuff tips are tanks. Don't think they make them anymore tho.
Hello John,
Do you have the 10' D series rated 1/2-2oz 12-17 lb line or the 10' MH 1-5oz 15-30 lb line?
Thank you
That is, they were underpriced. until now.
Thinking the same thing lmao he bumped them up 20-50$
Nice catches
Never had fancy expensive gear but I never needed it or could afford and I do pretty well myself tag sales and flea markets is were I shop for fishing gear
Thats the way to go! Is all made the same way similar components made in China and they just put their names in them.
@@cricoteo St Croix makes their better rods in the USA. There's plenty of other American made rods also. Plenty of rods made in Japan too.
@@s0meguy809 true but they cost twice and I'm not sure if the blanks are constructed in the 🇺🇸 and guides are not made in the US. Most of big names now and days bring stuff from over seas very cheap with their brand on it matter fact there's a big bait company that will launch a new bait next year and nothing is made in the US but his package says so is being produce and package in Hong kong. Even Penn was assembly their reels in china or some of their models still being made in China.
@@cricoteo What source do you have that St Croix doesn't make their blanks in the USA? Sounds like baseless speculation to me.
@@s0meguy809 like most companies that want to compete in the market and keep cost low for most profit they will subcontract assembly and parts to fulfill their orders and most of that comes from China. I'm done some research bc I'm in the lure and tackle business mostly 85% to 90% of the stuff you see in shelfs in US comes from Hong Kong or Japan.
Seems like you could use this for blues and fluke too? Hoping to use this as my bay, sound, light ocean rod with 20lb braid. With be surf casting.
great video!
John are you fishing public or private beach access on the north shores of Suffolk
I have the 10’ conventional and it’s amazing! Carbon shield II coming for pier and jetties!
would your Bailess 4500 SSVI be ok for albies with 20 lb line?
Looks like you used it for the bass instead
yes
John toik your advice abd i ordered a bone topwater spook but it feels light, hiw can i add weight ti get it out further ?
Hey John,
Rick from NJ here again. Welcome back! I have a couple of these in 7ft medium action I use for pier fishing for porgie/fluke/blackfish. Haven't skipped a beat although I prefer the 1st gen Trophy for the nice cork tape handles they have. Would the 9 or 10ft medium heavy in these make good bait & weight rods?
What the most rugged telescoping pole? Much easier to hike with one.
Nobody:
John Skinner: I just randomly ran into an albie run and nailed them.
Nice looking beach
which reel is that? the one linked in the description is the spinfisher - the reel in the vid doesn't look like a spinfisher though.
Second...curious what the red and black reel is?
I don't think John wants to say it online, but I think it might be a prototype Penn reel...
I think he says it’s a spinfisher with a penn slammer handle & knob
Frankly you want to pay more for a budget rod fine but do not make these comments just gives them reason to put prices up then no one will buy them anyway.
Hey John, the Tsunami Trophy II 8'6" rod is rated as Medium, while the 8' is rated as Medium-Heavy-would the 8'6" rod be too light at the tip for bucktail jigging for fluke?
The 8-6 would be fine from shore.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing awesome, thank you for replying! I picked up the 8' 6" from J & H.
I bought the 8’6” and it’s been great. Good size schoolie Stripers at MTK to cocktail Blues, it’s been great.
John , love your videos . If you don’t mind me asking , how do you know you’re looking at a school of Albi Vs a school of bass so far out .. I’m a long islander and been taking fishing a lot seriously in the last two years . I’m looking for any advice you’re willing to share . Thank you
The albies slash and beat the water to a froth and sometimes porpoise.
Hi john amazing videos and info ... question I use like a 30lb mono leader with swivels attached with clips is it Breyer to get the spools of leaders and make your own with the tactical anglers clip?
Yes. I buy leader spools and go from there.
Thanks!
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John...thanks for the review on these.I want a beginner rod for Cape Cod Canal and know it has heavy current at times during tides and was looking at a 10’6” with a fast action 3-8 ounce in this series of rods on J&H site and going to pair it with a Penn Slammer 6500.Would. Fast action in heavy current be an issue with larger lures.?thanks
I'm not a fan of fast action rods, but I don't think this series is really that fast. I think it's a very cost-effective solution and you can save a little more money by going to the Penn Spinfisher instead of the Slammer. Here's a bailess 6500, but there is also a bailed model. bit.ly/2EhjJ94
@@JohnSkinnerFishing thanks so much for the help..So that rod should be fine I assume your sayingfor the canal and the current?I already have the Slammer and do own a 4500 Spin fisher for my 9’ st croissant.
Yes, especially given the 3-8 ounce rating.
Hey john, how do you feel about the 9' Penn Squadron II? The thing is only 44.00 retail and is able to handle 20 lb braid and can throw 3/4 to 3.
I'm not familiar with that rod, but their Battalion rods are an excellent value, so the Squadrons probably are too.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing I just got it in and was checking it out. Definitely a quality rod for the price and the 3/4 to 3 range makes it nicely versatile. Can't wait for those Florida vids john.
any big deal if i use the high speed for everything, just reel slower?
That is an awesome question. It's easier said than done. I like that the Evict reels I use in Florida aren't as fast as the Penns because it's easier to keep the retrieve speeds appropriate for this winter fishery. But yes, you could just reel slower.
what reel would you suggest with this rod for around 130-150$ got the 9' MH 1-4 oz
Penn Spinfisher 5500, or Tsunami Evict 5000
John when was this this not December 9th catching Albie's .right pre-recorded?
As I said in the narration - October. I wish I was catching albies today!
Catching albacore off long island? I've never seen any in Montauk before.
Great intel on the gear, John. As a new angler all your content is extremely helpful. Looks like you’re on the North Shore in sort of a bowl between two points. Is this typically where I’d look for albies in October? Did you see the fish and decide to fish there or did they show up while you were there? Just getting the hang of schoolie bass on the west end south shore open beaches this past fall. It’s been a blast but always hoping to expand my repertoire.
It's a migration thing where they're exiting the Sound at that time and some come along the beach, usually without being seen.
Thanks John
What reel
I wish i had that rod
Nice 👍👍💓😘
that was today
hey skinner, Can you do a $150 setup (rod, reel, line) Im just curious as to what you would purchase as somebody struggling financially paying mortgage on long island haha
Surf? I wouldn't go lower in price than this series of rods. I'd pair it with a Penn Pursuit reel, but I'd insist on braided line, so I'd say Daiwa JBraid 8-strand, which is slightly lower priced than most other 8-strand braids. Still a touch more than $150 I think.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing I am thinking 150 bucks might be doable but it won't be easy. Maybe a clearance sale or last year's models.
Just grabbed a Pursuit IV 5000 on clearance at Wally for $43.
How are the frogg toggs holding up?
They're good. I have both the boot and stockingfoot.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing OK thanks. Been on the fence about them.
Would you reccomend this rod for a cape cod canal trip ?
Not this 8.5-footer.
@@JohnSkinnerFishing what would you reccomend I'm only going once
@@mustluvkatina if you’re only going once a 10ft rod will do ya, but the average length rods used at the canal are 11ft. And you’ll need to be able to jig at least 3/4oz in that current.
@@6atlantis thanks Atlantis I picked up a tfo 10'6. 2 to 6 oz
John any experience with the carbon shield 2 rods?
Not yet, but I plan to in about 6 weeks when I start fishing florida.
John Skinner Fishing thinking about getting the 7’6 MH for some inshore fishing over the 8’6 trophy 2
For up here (northeast) I think the 8'6'' is a great light surf rod.
8 foot rod to jig for tog from a boat?
IMO, yes. I really like something 7' or less for that.
Where is this John?
LI, NY.
New to your channel, what state is this?
NY
What reel u have 4 this
god thats a strong fish..
You had a giveaway for a box from bad fish, whatever happened to that?
The winners were announced in a later video and I commented on the winners' entries.
Chineses...?
Good morning