Thread: Offshore Angler Cobia Special

Anybody have any experience with the Offshore Angler Cobia Special 8' rod? Got a gift certificate to BPS and I'm thinking of getting one for my greenie 706. I'm thinking its not really a Cobia rod but more of a king rod. It is rated for 15-30# and has the big eyes. I have true Cobia rod that's too stiff for the kings so I need more of a king rod and I can get this one for cheap, if it is really more of a king than Cobia rod.

Yep, you got it!
That 2-5 oz rating is hooeee... IMHO
The 9 footer is much heavier action and more suited as a 'cobia rod', but the 8 foot is a decent pier-king rod (for the money) especially with a GC.
Still J&M may be able to beat that ;-)

You might want to call BPS first to be sure they are in stock that day as a LOT of them are bought up and availablity is at times limited.

And keep in mind these are 1 piece rods.

Hope this helps!

Originally Posted by Pier#r

Yep, you got it!
That 2-5 oz rating is hooeee... IMHO
The 9 footer is much heavier action and more suited as a 'cobia rod', but the 8 foot is a decent pier-king rod (for the money) especially with a GC.
Still J&M may be able to beat that ;-)

You might want to call BPS first to be sure they are in stock that day as a LOT of them are bought up and availablity is at times limited.

And keep in mind these are 1 piece rods.

Hope this helps!

They got 3 in Daphne, so I can get it today, and all i want are 1-pieces, except for surf rods of course. As far as J&M's Gulfstream rods go, I would buy nothing else if I could, but they are a little too steep for me. With my gift certificate this Offshore Angler would run me about $80.00, I believe it's about twice that for a GS-king rod.

Got one laying around. $70 pick up in mobile.

Originally Posted by Pier#r

And keep in mind these are 1 piece rods.!

Pier#r, are 2 piece rods okay? Do they weaken?

Originally Posted by fishfinder

Pier#r, are 2 piece rods okay? Do they weaken?

Two piece rods are ok but you will more then likely sling the top half into the water more then once. This is never good and u will look like a fool in front of everyone. And yes ive had more two piece rods break then one piece.

Originally Posted by bperickson1

Two piece rods are ok but you will more then likely sling the top half into the water more then once. This is never good and u will look like a fool in front of everyone. And yes ive had more two piece rods break then one piece.

Well. I don't know about the "fool" thing, but the thrill of getting it back is priceless! Happy! Happy! Happy!

Originally Posted by bperickson1

Two piece rods are ok but you will more then likely sling the top half into the water more then once.

I've been fishing the same 2-piece king rod since 1982 and have never slung the top half off!

B

A lil duck tape on the joint after you put them together will keep it from slinging out across the gulf.
I'm a firm believer in duck tape.

I too keep looking at those same Offshore Angler 'Cobia Special' rods.
I was wondering if they've enough action in the tip for slinging live baits for kings... They seemed pretty stiff to me?
I've a couple other Offshore Angler rods, and I'm very happy with them.

I use 2pc rods for my surf rods (12' is too long to transport) and some traveling FW rods.
I've never had mine come apart either, but then again, I make sure they're well snugged.