shaikira rods

[snapper340]

Does anyone here use Shaikira rods? the factory is just a few miles from my house, and I see their rod blanks at rod building suppliers. I was wondering if they were comparable to Falcon, or Shimano rods. I am going to build myself some new rods this fall, but I want good blanks, and since Shaikira is so close if they are any good, I may use them.

[earthworm77]

I believe it is Shikari and they are what comes on a GBlanks rod. Very nice blank.

[Local Rookie]

I've had experiences with the Shikari Rods - two custom trout rod and the other a Gblanks rod. My first custom Shikari trout rod split in half as I was lifting the trout out of the water. It was a slow action trout almost like a noodle feel. I decided to give it another shot and got another custom Shikari rod. This one was not split in center (so it wouldn't break  ) it was very sensitive but imho it was pretty heavy for trout fishing. I ended up not using it and just sold it.

I also had a GBlank rod with split handles. I actually had this a long, long time ago maybe in '02-'03. Again it was pretty heavy but only becuase at that time I was fishing with guys using GLoomis GLX and IMX. It was very sensitive - I can feel the rocks, seaweed, and the bay bass breathing  It was definately a lot stronger and had more backbone - it feels more natural to fish with than the IMX imo. I also ended up selling it to a close friend.

I know a couple of other guys who uses the Shikari Rod blanks for jigging Irons for Yellowtails and they enjoy using. Good luck and Tight Lines.

[hesjustbassin]

Flat out awesome blanks. I'd reccomend them to anyone.

[Marty]

I've got a custom built 7'6" flipping stick built on a Shikari blank, love the rod.  Split grips customized to fit my hands.   It's perfect for the way I flip.

Marty