Rod Setup question?

[cape_fisherman]

SiC, or silicon carbide, is the name of a ceramic material. Many fishing guide companies use SiC and the name. The name 'turbo' has sort of become a generic term between companies for a style of guide...not just Fuji. Sort of like calling a hand saw a 'skill saw'. Many companies make this type saw, but only one company actually is called 'Skill'.

To be honest about the plastic sleave butts...I've never seen one broken during battle unless it was from fighting a fish from the rod holder (which they aren't designed to do). That far down on the butt and the blank isn't going to be bending. Even if it did bend some, the bushings inside the butt would most likely absorb some of the load w/o breaking the butt. Personally, I detest unibutts as I feel they are a couple inches too long (for me). You can put together a slick butt setup for about half the cost, save quite a bit of weight, and end up with a package that puts the reel closer to your body's center of gravity (with an 8" butt vs. the unibutt). Remember, this is only 'my' opinion. Everyone has their own preferences...and I've built plenty of rods using unibutts as well as slick butts. I'm just giving a different perspective...PLEASE don't say I'm just being negative...I'm forming a complex.

On a rod like this you certainly want to go with Fuji rings unless you're going with rollers. This isn't a time to skimp.

Jay

[paul708]

i use fuji... pac bay make "sic" guides i can buy for half the price..which would make my rods cheaper..there are others..

[paul708]

i like the slick butts..but then i really like doing LIGHT rods ..if the guy WANTS a uni..well OK..

[Over_Time]

jwalker,

Did your rods have aftco guides? I've been looking into Star's Aerial Stand-ups (EX3080RS) as well. Been concerned over the price and the fact that Star only covers them under a 5 year warranty, not the limited lifetime warranty given to their other rods. Was looking to match them up with some Penn 9/0s.

[reelparadise]

Whew this is confusing stuff

[reelparadise]

Over-Time

I have the aerials you are looking at with a roller stripper and tip and honestly have not had any trouble at all with them and like them very much. Thats why i was looking at the handcrafted Star Rods now

[paul708]

reel..its not really that hard....Maybe if you read it from the STAR site..it will be easier to understand.........this is from a STAR rod write up............................................................................................Naturally, the best should be built with the finest components. All Plasma rods feature Fuji SiC (silicone carbide) concept guide system. SiC is one of the hardest ring guides available and Fuji makes the best. Graphite reel seats and gimbals are also manufactured by Fuji.........I hope that helped.................Again...IF you OR (anyone) want me to use "CHEAP" parts..MY prices will be lower....I will not be happy with the quality of parts..but if quality parts is NOT a issue with you.... Hey i can build better junk than the next guy

[Over_Time]

Mike,

Thanks for the imput. I may end up going with them. Star seems to make a pretty good rod. I only plan on fun-fishing with them anyway.

Jason

[ocalex]

graphite reels seats can crack under the higher pressure 50-80lb line and drag can put out, correct me if im wrong but i believe that was one of the problem with cape fears

[cape_fisherman]

Looking at what pictures I can find of the Ariel models it appears that their heavier rods use aluminum reel seats...so that shouldn't be a problem.

Jay