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I am looking to buy a new rod for a 4000 series reel, something 8 to 9 ft long to throw dead shrimp and small live bait from the surf and pier. Does anyone use salmon/steelhead rods or should I go with a surf rod? Something to throw 1/2 to 2 oz weights. Thanks!
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my dad just ordered one it looks good and the price looks better half off steel head rod
Dick's has some of these rods not sure if the same model but i held them and would be good for what you want.Quote:
Originally Posted by noah
I have built a few rods on steel head blanks 8" to 8"6" length and they are OK for like white trout and ground mullet off low piers or boat. But, IMHO, if you want to use up to 2 oz. for surf fishing, opt for a surf blank. The tip area of the surf rod will be stiffer and will hold the line above the surf better then the steel head rod will.
+1 the steelhead rod will be to 'soft' to throw over one ounce.
I have a 9.5, 10.5 &11.5 and they are fun for whiting and such and good for getting over the waves but lack backbone for anything heavier.
I'm considering a 9' BPS Carbonlite as an alternative...
What is typically the heaviest weight you guys throw?
This is what you want for throwing small stuff from the beach.Quote:
Originally Posted by sgraves
For sale: 10' Cast Pro Tommy Farmer spinning rod
OK this is what I want.:)
After thoroughly digging through many, many posts, it seems that weights over 1/2 ounce are rarely used from pier or surf when using bait small. With that in mind, what do you guys think about using a Fenwick Eagle GT steelhead spinning rod in 9 1/2 or 8 1/2 ft length? They are rated 3/8 to 3/4 oz.
#r, which one in particular?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pier#r
I like the sound of the heavier weight rating on the Fenwick, but not sure that 'medium fast' action won't translate to a "whippy" rod.
It is $30 less than the Bass Pro Carbonlite I mentioned though...
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Anyway, I like to throw only enough weight to get the job done in whatever the conditions are (wind & waves).Quote:
9' Med Lt Action:Fast
Line Weight:4-10 lbs.
Lure Weight:1/16 - 3/8 oz.
Pieces:2
Handle Chart Reference:E
Model:CL90MLSM-2PC
$99.99
SKU: 1751644
Most of the time it's a one ounce coin or pyramid sinker.
And I've been throwing one ounce with my 7'2" BPS Carbonlite that is only rated to 1/2 ounce lures.
Hope this helps!
Absolutely does help! Sounds like the Fenwick should handle a 1 ounce weight, too. If I think I can fit the 9 1/2 in my car, I will go with that. Otherwise it's the 8 1/2. Thank you!
I have built a few rods in that length for trout fishing. I used the to throw live baits for trout, but I could also throw small alewives and small cigs for kings. The blank is 8ft long and is super light, but very durable