Thread: Suitability for Tossing LYs and Lures?

What do y'all think about the suitability of a Shimano Teramar Southeast TMS80MH for tossing LYs and lures to Kings?
Medium Heavy power, Fast action, 8' length, 10-20# line, 1-1.5oz lure

Probably pair it with a Penn 6500SS Spinfisher, 15# mono.

I looked at one on the shelf and the blank is ok but that's about all. The stripper guide is only 30mm and you need at least a 40 for a 6500 and the butt is only 10.5'', you need 14 to15'' in order to whip with two hands. I give it a no for me personally.

John do you have anything on the shelf that would suit my needs and reel?
My budget is about $150.-$200.

This is going to sound crazy but go to your local Walmart. The Berkley big game spinning rod is incredible, especially if you can find an 8 ft medium heavy. It has a slower top, great for not slinging bait off and all the backbone your will ever need. I have two that I have used for 4 years now. Of course had to sand them and do a custom paint job. I promise you will love the rod. Best part the price point is 29.99

Originally Posted by Bigbass9841

This is going to sound crazy but go to your local Walmart. The Berkley big game spinning rod is incredible, especially if you can find an 8 ft medium heavy. It has a slower top, great for not slinging bait off and all the backbone your will ever need. I have two that I have used for 4 years now. Of course had to sand them and do a custom paint job. I promise you will love the rod. Best part the price point is 29.99

Why waste the paint? You can't make silk out of a sow's ear.

For around $85 in parts I will help you build one in less than three hours. If you want to see how it's done, name a day. Start at 5am and finished by 8 and ready for P/U the next day. I sure mini you would like to do this.

You better take that offer Chile, I sure would.

Originally Posted by john g

For around $85 in parts I will help you build one in less than three hours. If you want to see how it's done, name a day. Start at 5am and finished by 8 and ready for P/U the next day. I sure mini you would like to do this.

Thanks, check your PMs John.

What is the name & number of the blank you would use? If it's a builder's secret so be it. I understand . thx jjm

Originally Posted by john g

For around $85 in parts I will help you build one in less than three hours. If you want to see how it's done, name a day. Start at 5am and finished by 8 and ready for P/U the next day. I sure mini you would like to do this.

John, thank you very much for the offer.
Nate and I are looking forward to it, it'll be great to learn some basics about rod building.
This offer of your time and experience is just a couple of the reasons we and many others hold you and J&M in such high regard.
Thanks again and see you soon.