Thread: Looking for rods

Good Morning all,I am looking for rod recommendations for a Penn Battle 4000 and 5000 for pier fishing.Does J&M have anything that wont break the bank I am only able to come down yearly we dont have anything where I live and dont want to order one without handling it first I will be down last week of Sept just good all purpose rod not target specific thanks

J&M should have some 'no frills' 8' to 9' pier rods for the budget minded.
For the 4000 you might be better off just getting a 7 foot rod.
keep in mind most will be 1-piece rods.
if'n you want 2-piece, your options are much more limited...

Originally Posted by Pier#r

J&M should have some 'no frills' 8' to 9' pier rods for the budget minded.
For the 4000 you might be better off just getting a 7 foot rod.
keep in mind most will be 1-piece rods.
if'n you want 2-piece, your options are much more limited...

I appreciate you taking time to reply and thanks answered my question see you all n a few weeks

To start, the guys who live close and fish often know way more than me. I have a 1 piece Profile rod from J&M that I bought with a Battle 5000 and its a good set up. If you want a rod to throw light baits I wouldn't say that is it's strong point. I use it with larger live baits and lures and I feel it's a great rod at a fair price. Some will not agree but I feel like the Ugly Sticks are a decent rod. I have a few and while they may not be as sensitive they are tough. I have two Ugly Stick 2-piece 7 footers that I used in Canada 20 years ago and they are still very fishable. I have 3000 Penns on them and use them often. I have a couple of the newer models intended for saltwater use that have a little more backbone. I probably have more rods than a tourist needs but as I've read on the forum many times; the correct number of rods to have is (x) +1 with x being the number you currently own. Maybe custom rod for the next one!

I was going to suggest Ugly Stiks as well. They offer a bunch of options for length and power that also come in 2-pieces....which is great for those of us who travel!

Not sure if J&M has any of the big box store rod lot left.....but that might be a good choice too.....don't over think it, I fished with my regular equipment for years,doing well......I have upgraded recently, and really can't say I am doing any better catching......suttle things help, but it's still just fishing.....bring what you have already for rods......at least your reels will do the job.
And visit J&M for upgrades if needed

ironman doesn't speaketh the truth! ...he does catch plenty of fish

Originally Posted by fshntime

ironman doesn't speaketh the truth! ...he does catch plenty of fish

Only because I watch and pay attention to the ones that know how to catch fish......amazing the suttle changes made to presintation can make in catching when they seem to have lock jaw

Originally Posted by ironman172

Not sure if J&M has any of the big box store rod lot left.....but that might be a good choice too.....don't over think it, I fished with my regular equipment for years,doing well......I have upgraded recently, and really can't say I am doing any better catching......suttle things help, but it's still just fishing.....bring what you have already for rods......at least your reels will do the job.
And visit J&M for upgrades if needed

Im just thankful to be headed down and do have some equipment been using past few years just looking to go a little lighter on the rod since I just retired hopefully get to come way more often as usual thank you all very much its this type input that has helped me grow on the pier Appreciate ya

There s always some nice used stuff for sale ....if your not in a hurry some good deals come by
I am envious