penn powerstix 15ft

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#1 Post by **toaddi33** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 12:34 pm

i was looking at one of these as i like to fish with a f/s and a m.
any thoughts or comments?
cheers

glengormley-gavin · Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:55 pm

Hi Chris - you've been in Belfast Angling haven't you...???

I've been looking at this rod too and fancy combining it with a FS reel loaded with 50lb low diameter braid straight through. Supposed to be good for beaches/matches because of increased bite detection.

Improved casting distance is also possible with this set up too......

Might just get one soon......

Jude

#3 Post by **rab 525** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:12 pm

bought one last summer good sport for clean beaches lovely to cast with but struggles with double dogs or a decent fish over mixed ground due to soft action
def. a rod for flatties and whiting on the beach

#4 Post by **pookie5488** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:28 pm

i have the powerstix in the 13ft and it handles rough ground grand i would agree the 15ft best for clean ground but go 13/14 get best of both

#5 Post by **BigPhil** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:58 pm

15ft one should be fine for most of your clean beach work.

#6 Post by **toaddi33** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:33 pm

as the rod is rung for f/s and multi. is it ok to cast? whats it like to use with a multiplier?
cheers

#7 Post by **BigPhil** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:39 pm

a guy in our club uses one for both reels, works fine, havent chucked it myself mind you

#8 Post by **pookie5488** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:46 am

ask round ourway he has it as a multi set up

Livid · #9 Post by **Livid** » Wed May 02, 2007 9:51 pm

I'm getting a new rod shortly and this i suppose, is an option (Penn Power Stix 13' F/S). What i really want to know is it much better than my current rod (Sandstorm) or should i stick to my other options which currently are the K2 Red Metal or K2 Titanium?

Greys Triplex also is an option but not sure where i could buy one up here?

#10 Post by **round_ourway** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:35 am

hey there livid. I think the powerstix is very similar to the sandstorm. If your goiing for a fixed spool I would gear towards the k2's. I know a couple of people use them and would swear by them.

I have the powerstix. I'm going out fishing tomorrow sometime and you can a blast with mine. Its a fixed spool.

Livid · #11 Post by **Livid** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:35 am

Cheers mate, thanks for the offer but not sure i'll be out anywhere tomorrow, maybe i'll have a go in the future. Visited a few tackle shops today looking for rods, came away with nothing (unlike me as i usually buy on impulse). Going to bide my time on a new rod, i am thinking towards getting a K2 though.

(had my first few throws of a multiplier tonight, MAYBE this time next year i'll be fully capable and ready to buy a suitable setup

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