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Penn SBG 6810 - 14 October 2008 21:10:36

Darryl Hudston

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Just wanted to tell you all I went and got a 6810 solely due to all the good reports on this site.

I can't believe it - I've had it a week and I'm getting at least 20m extra in casting distance and have in no way threatened the max weight of 170g (more like 80g).

I'm using my Freams Kix 4000 with it but am thinking of matching it with something slightly bigger:- perhaps the Stradic 6000 like Shane Skinner or maybe the Sustain FE 6000 or 8000.

Any word from your combo 6810 / Stradic yet Shane?

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 14 October 2008 21:46:09

Brett Flugge

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It certainly is a great med/heavy lure chucker Darryl and terrific value for money.

And if your arms get too sore from the high reel seat position just add another one lower down like Rev has.

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 14 October 2008 21:56:59

Darryl Hudston

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Thanks Brett.
For a Graphite Composite Rod its an absolute steal I reckon and worth every cent for the castability. Can't wait to head out two rocks way for a decent flick as Summer approaches.
Thanks for the tip re the reel seat. I saw a picture of the revs extra one.
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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 21 October 2008 16:57:39

Mark Smith

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Yep Darrell, they are a good rod for the money. The only trouble I have is that braid sometimes gets looped around the second or third guide if it's windy. I reckon they need another guide on them to keep the braid on the straight and narrow. Other than that, great rods. I have used reels up to an Emblem Pro on mine no probs but prefer something in a 5000 sise for all round comfort.

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 21 October 2008 18:52:57

Rob Madaffari

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Make the most of it, because Penn SBG rods are now discontinued. Whatever you see in the shops is all thats available.

The same rods can now be found under the Rovex brand

Rovex Bario Rods

Carbon Composite blanks with Fuji guides

16091
Rovex Bario RBA 6810 TL

16092
Rovex Bario RBA 6910 OH

16093
Rovex Bario RBA 6811 TL

16094
Rovex Bario RBA 6911 OH

16095
Rovex Bario RBA 6812 TL

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 21 October 2008 20:14:09

neil pechar

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that would be why a certain tackle shop over east has them for $75.......bugger i paid $130 here.

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 21 October 2008 20:26:53

Brendan McConnell

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first thing I thought when I got it was it needs 2 extra guides on it, I'll give mine a good hammering and then decide on what to do with it.

Maybe get a Rovex 11 footer and strip it down and rebuild it into a bottom mounted spinner as the price will drop being Rovex branded.

Can any one tell me if the OH models are low mount or high mount???

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 21 October 2008 21:51:20

Rob Madaffari

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Brendan the OH rods have a high seat around 21" from memory. They are that for a reason and that is traditionally an angler would have put a 5-7000 size overhead and cast lures for Mackies or Salmon etc off the stones. Although the blanks are quite powerful a low mount version could invite someone to put a 30-40lb class overhead reel on it and use it for heavy beach casting, defiantly not the type of rod, although we are working on that!

I shall request a sample of a low mount 11 footer, after I have had a bunch of casts then someone here can have a go.

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 21 October 2008 21:56:53

Rob Madaffari

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Don't worry too much Neil, when those rods were first released onto the market some 8-10 years ago they wholesaled for $172.00 admittedly they came from Rod-Co in the US.

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 22 October 2008 20:33:18

neil pechar

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I reckon Rob, at $130 its still good value for chucking lures etc. Good to see they will still be available. Same RRP for Rovex line of rods? Haven't Rovex got a few new rods coming soon?

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 22 October 2008 21:43:42

Rob Madaffari

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Ah just a few mate everything from $29 right through to $199, the Bario's will be similar price range to the SBG's. The Duren are the entry point rods similar to the old White Tail. The ones to look out for are the Magnite, Aluma and Avenio very nicely finished.

16041
Rovex Duren RVA 6602 ESX Rod

16042
Rovex Duren RVA 7002 ESX Rod

16043
Rovex Duren RVA 7602 TLM Rod

16044
Rovex Duren RVA 6602 TBM Rod

16045
Rovex Duren RVA 7001 TBM Rod

16046
Rovex Duren RVA 7001 TBH Rod

16047
Rovex Duren RVA 8002 TLM Rod

16048
Rovex Duren RVA 1002 TLM Rod

16049
Rovex Duren RVA 1202 TLM Rod

16030
Rovex Aureus RAU 602 SP Rod

16031
Rovex Aureus RAU 7201 SP Rod

16034
Rovex Aureus RAU 6602 TBM Rod

16035
Rovex Aureus RAU 7601 TBM Rod

16036
Rovex Aureus RAU 7001 TBH Rod

16029
Rovex Aureus RAU 6808S Rod

16040
Rovex Aureus RAU 6809S Rod

16037
Rovex Aureus RAU 102 SU Rod

16038
Rovex Aureus RAU 122 SU Rod

16039
Rovex Aureus RAU 6812 SU Rod

16071
Rovex Magnite RMA 6001 XTS6

16072
Rovex Magnite RMA 6601 XTS6

16073
Rovex Magnite RMA 6601 XTS8

16074
Rovex Magnite RMA 7001 XTS6

16075
Rovex Magnite RMA 6001 XTO6

16076
Rovex Magnite RMA 6601 XTO8

16077
Rovex Magnite RMA 6601 XT10

16078
Rovex Magnite RMA 5901 XTSU

16079
Rovex Magnite RMA 5901 XTSU

Rovex Big Boss Rods

16000
Rovex Big Boss 561 LM

16001
Rovex Big Boss 601 M

16002
Rovex Big Boss 701 M

16004
Rovex Big Boss 601 FT

16005
Rovex Big Boss 661 FT

16010
Rovex Big Boss 6812 TL

Rovex Karbonite Rods

16011
Rod Rovex Karbonite MX 661SP

16012
Rod Rovex Karbonite MX 610SP

16013
Rod Rovex Karbonite MX 701SP

16014
Rod Rovex Karbonite MX 802SP

16015
Rod Rovex Karbonite MX 561BCMH

16016
Rod Rovex Karbonite MX 601BCMH

16017
Rod Rovex Karbonite MX 561BCH

16018
Rod Rovex Karbonite MX 601BCH

Rovex Altus Rods

Clear Integrated Solid Tip blanks with strong under and over bound guides.

16025
Rovex Altus ATS 591015

16026
Rovex Altus ATS 591524

16027
Rovex Altus ATS 601215

Rovex Animo Rods

Clear Integrated Solid Tip blanks with Fuji guides and cushioned reel seats.

16058
Rovex Animo RAN 6601 SPL

16055
Rovex Animo RAN 6001 TBM

16056
Rovex Animo RAN 6002 TBLM

16057
Rovex Animo RAN 7002 TBLM

16054
Rovex Animo RAN 7001 TBLM

16053
Rovex Animo RAN 7001 TBM

16052
Rovex Animo RAN 7001 TBH

16051
Rovex Animo RAN 7001 TBXH

16059
Rovex Animo RAN 1002 GPM

16060
Rovex Animo RAN 1202 SFM

Rovex Mereo Rods

Fast Tapered Blanks with Fuji guides and Fuji reel seats.

16081
Rovex Mereo MRO 5601TLBM

16082
Rovex Mereo MRO 6001TLBM

16083
Rovex Mereo MRO 6601TLBM

16084
Rovex Mereo MRO 7001TLBM

16085
Rovex Mereo MRO 6601OHBM

16086
Rovex Mereo MRO 6601OHBH

Rovex Bario Rods

Carbon Composite blanks with Fuji guides

16091
Rovex Bario RBA 6810 TL

16092
Rovex Bario RBA 6910 OH

16093
Rovex Bario RBA 6811 TL

16094
Rovex Bario RBA 6911 OH

16095
Rovex Bario RBA 6812 TL

Rovex Avenio Rods

IM-7 Carbon Graphite blanks with Fuji guides, Fuji reel seats and cork grips.

16061
Rovex Avenio ANO 56 BCM

16062
Rovex Avenio ANO 56 BCH

16063
Rovex Avenio ANO 56 BCXH

16065
Rovex Avenio ANO 601 SPX

16066
Rovex Avenio ANO 662 SPX

16067
Rovex Avenio ANO 661 SPX

16068
Rovex Avenio ANO 701 SPX

Rovex Aluma Rods

Hi-Modulus Carbon Graphite blanks with Fuji guides, Fuji reel seats and cork grips.

16100
Rovex Aluma ALU 56BCM

16101
Rovex Aluma ALU 56BCH

16102
Rovex Aluma ALU 56BCXH

16104
Rovex Aluma ALU 601SPX

16105
Rovex Aluma ALU 661SPX

16106
Rovex Aluma ALU 701SPX

Rovex Gold Medal Fly Rods

Hi-Modulus Carbon Graphite blanks with quality fittings and supplied with a rod tube.

16109
Rovex Gold Medal Fly 476

16110
Rovex Gold Medal Fly 686

16111
Rovex Gold Medal Fly 786

16112
Rovex Gold Medal Fly 590

16113
Rovex Gold Medal Fly 690

16114
Rovex Gold Medal Fly 790

16115
Rovex Gold Medal Fly 1290

Ya can double that in fishing line too

don't think every store will have every model and range. Who knows one day someone will pull the trigger.

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 22 October 2008 22:47:21

Brendan McConnell

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Rob Madaffari

. The Duren are the entry point rod

The Van Duren is the enty point level for OFW too.

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 23 October 2008 11:58:46

neil pechar

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Just got to get them to update the Jarvis Walker site now Rob, bit off the pace....

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 23 October 2008 17:23:16

Rob Madaffari

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Hah now that is a challenge

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RE: Penn SBG 6810 - 2 November 2008 8:53:52

Mary Ann Skinner

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Darryl Hudston

Just wanted to tell you all I went and got a 6810 solely due to all the good reports on this site.

I can't believe it - I've had it a week and I'm getting at least 20m extra in casting distance and have in no way threatened the max weight of 170g (more like 80g).

I'm using my Freams Kix 4000 with it but am thinking of matching it with something slightly bigger:- perhaps the Stradic 6000 like Shane Skinner or maybe the Sustain FE 6000 or 8000.

Any word from your combo 6810 / Stradic yet Shane?

Hi,

I will have to respond to this on Shane's behalf as he is away at work.. Sorry about the delay.

Shane pretty much tested it out straight away after getting his reel. He reckons it feels good, and even though the reel is a 6000 it isn't too heavy. Shane had one spool filled with braid and the other mono, and both held up well from the beach.

I will point him to this post when he manages to get online, he may have something else to add.

Mez

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