Has anyone tried Redington Predator rod?

[JTH]

Anyone tried the Redington Predator rods. Im thinking about a 9 or 10wt. for River stripers.
1st time poster.

[Looper Flies]

I've not tried one of those, but I've got a TFO TiCr 9wt that casts like a dream.  I like tip flex rods and this on is a peach.

[MikeA]

I've got the 10 but it's to early to review it. My first impression wasn't so good but I think I just need to find the right line for it. I was throwing a 350 grain. I think for tight quarters, in close fishing, or dock casting like Craig likes to do for those Snook in FL it'd be great. I’m just not sure if it’s a good rod for 50+ ft casts.

[Fly South]

We sell Redington - the Predator would not be our choice for a striper rod.  Redington's CPX would be a better choice in the line.  If price is no object Sage's XI3, Loomis Cross-Current best bet.  Predator price point - Sage vantage. ST. Criox Imperial are fine rods.

[JTH]

OK forget the Predator. Im going with the CPX. I own 3 already.  2 6wt salt version. and 1 6wt reg. salt versions are my streamer rods and the reg replaced a broken CPS. For nymphing I still prefer the CPS. Anyway my question is 9 or 10 wt. for river stripers.  and 9wt go with 350gr. and 10 wt. go with 400gr. line?   

[MikeA]

My vote goes to the 10 in the CPX.

[JTH]

Are my line choices correct?   Do I need a 400gr. line for the 10wt.?   I think I will be getting the Rio Striper 26 DC.   

[Fly South]

JTH,
A ten weight is rated for 280 grains.  So putting a 400 grain line is a lot of weight, keep in mind you will collapse most rods if you double the grain weight.  Think about what you are trying to do - How deep do you need to get? How much velocity are you trying to get down.  Also don't get stuck in what grain weight do I need.  Think about how fast, how deep, and what size fly you are trying to toss.   Density controls sink rate! 
Rio Striper 26 DC is a great line.
JT

[TWiles]

I throw a 10 wt CPX rigged with SA Intermediate Clear Tarpon line.  I like the extra strong braid core the line has, and when I've stretched it to breaking strength of 25lb Flouro...you could really put the heat on a big striper.
I haven't rigged this particualr combo with a Rio sinking line yet, but I feel a 350 grain would load just fine.

Let me know what you find out with your choice.

Travis

[MikeA]

The 9wt CPX with an SA 350 Streamer Express is an absolute delight to cast, all day. A 300 or 350 is a great all around line and one that I have strung up most of the time be it a floater, intermediate, or fast sink. The Rio outbound short, is a great I and F line too.