finding rods with similar characteristics

Maybe it's because it's what I grew up with, or maybe I'm a cheap date. I have an old 8'6" Shakespeare Intrepid IM6 8-20lb Medium bait caster I got it when I was 16 years old. It's caught hundreds of fish but it's pretty beat up now.

I'd like to find something with similar action but longer for fishing hardware. I search for IM6 rods and can't find anything with similar 8-20lb line rating. Anything over 15lb seems too stiff in the higher modulus.

Anyone have some recommendations?

I would look in the im8 air series or sst. The air series isn't im6 but there soft so i think it would be comparable. I'd suggest going and wiggling rods and find what's right for you and what you want.

BTW catch any of those downtown silvers ive been seeing jumping off east bay drive?

Cabelas has a 10ft 8-17lb in their Fish Eagle series for $80. It might be close.

Good call, I've got a few of those air im8, not quite as much back bone as id like but they're real close.



Not yet, sounds like a good time though. If the tides are favorable maybe a Saturday afternoon priest point trip is in order.

Are you looking for spinning or casting rods? I've got a couple Intrepid spinning rods I would sell?

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Looking for casting, 9'+

Beerman, I'll give that Cabelas 10' a check, thanks.

Another vote for an 8-17 rod. Shimano made a 10' 6" Convergance that works very well for hardware to avoid the sharkies and chumlies at Dan's spot.

If you can find an Abu Garcia, PMC 106, ml pro MAX. This was in the concept2000 series.