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| A new boat rod; Recommendations Requested | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 14 2010, 10:02 PM (1,387 Views) | |
| Prof | Sep 14 2010, 10:02 PM Post #1 |
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Right then, after much soul searching I have decided to consign my 1980's solid fibreglass boat rods to the loft and purchase a new carbon fibre model. I'm not looking to buy separate rods of different classes so quite like the look of those that are described as covering a range of line classes (i.e. 20-60lb or 30 - 50lb etc.) to cover general bottom fishing and drifting / wrecking. I have a modern rod that covers light drifting and an uptider already. I was looking at one of the Penn range or a Maxximus solid carbon 20 - 60lb but it could all change...... Any ideas recommendations? Cheers all Prof |
| Best catch so far: Crabs in Shepton Mallet circa 1990 | |
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| Bassman | Sep 15 2010, 04:40 AM Post #2 |
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If your looking to cover all the weight classes of rods - 1 or even 2 of these would be a good shout - http://www.weymouthangling.com/tackle-shop...ic-t3-multi-tip |
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| Watchet Boy | Sep 15 2010, 12:41 PM Post #3 |
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Only one for me - Daiwa TDX 12-30. Best boat rod I've ever owned - gave it a right hammering in Norway pirking; had eels to 60lb on it on the wrecks yet its' still light enough for stuff like plaice fishing/ pollack fishing etc. Not sure if they still do the TDX or if its' now something slightly different. Best to do a search around.
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| Prof | Sep 15 2010, 02:31 PM Post #4 |
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Cheers lads I was actually thinking of a 20 or 30 - 50 or is it impossible to cover everthing from drifting to wrecking in a single rod? I was after something with enough give in the tip tp prevent hooks being ripped out from a diving pollock but enough grunt lower down to handle large conger in a heavy tide. What is the TDX like in the 30 - 50 class? Many thanks Prof. |
| Best catch so far: Crabs in Shepton Mallet circa 1990 | |
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| triggerman | Sep 15 2010, 03:15 PM Post #5 |
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I would suggest that you get two rods one a 12 -20 and a 30-50 these will cover any fishing that you are likely to do from a boat if you already have an up-tider. The one thing that you do not want to do is to skimp on the price as far as boat rods go you get what you pay for. If you are tempted to buy cheap you will only have to pay more money later when you realize you need something of better quality. Always buy the best that you can afford it will turn out the most cost/use efficient in the end. Better that you go to a quality tackle dealer and play around with a few first as they all feel different regarding the butt reel fitting ect Hope this is of some help. |
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| Bassman | Sep 15 2010, 04:48 PM Post #6 |
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Prof - I have a Team Diawa 20/50 and I feel they should have called it a 30/50 - it is a rod that is well capable of of pulling in big Conger and Tope and will also allow you to get a good scrap out of one of your crash diving Pollack - but as for being branded as 20 lbs class capability - I beg to differ on that - don't get me wrong the rod is a cracking tool but unless your using braid on it the sensitivity isn't really there - its just the braid letting you feel the bites of smaller fish such as Reef Pollack, Triggers and Bream sized fish - it is very well built - the eyes are extremely strong and will take a fair amount of abuse against the rails of a boat - the fore-grip is Triangular in shape allowing a better grip on the rod when winching in a good fish and it has a gimbal on it that is protected by a rubber butt cap when not in use - I take mine out on most of my trips as you never know when you will need it - but most of my fishing is done with me 12/20 or 16 lbs class giller rod- hope this helps you decide on your weapon of choice |
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| rob | Sep 15 2010, 06:26 PM Post #7 |
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i use a daiwa tdx 20lb and its a great rod they are still easy to get hold of moving up in price a bit will be abu suveran another great rod got mine from reel fun portishead. |
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| Prof | Sep 15 2010, 08:31 PM Post #8 |
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Good info, certainly some food for thought there. Cheers lads. Prof |
| Best catch so far: Crabs in Shepton Mallet circa 1990 | |
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| Prof | Sep 15 2010, 10:02 PM Post #9 |
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Right, a Penn Waveblaster Evo Braid 20-50lb 8' is top of the list, anyone tried one? Prof |
| Best catch so far: Crabs in Shepton Mallet circa 1990 | |
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| triggerman | Sep 16 2010, 05:56 PM Post #10 |
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A 20-50 of any type is going to be a 30 and will be too heavy for the lighter type of braid use. Best to buy a 12-20 and a 30-50 separate rods you will get much more enjoyment when you use them. |
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| jim bob | Sep 16 2010, 08:14 PM Post #11 |
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would recomend the daiwa super kenzaki !! i use the 20-30 wich is light as a feather and is very tippy with loads of power in the butt section . each to there own ... |
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| triggerman | Sep 16 2010, 08:19 PM Post #12 |
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Available in 6-12lb,12-20lb,20-30lb and 30-50lb line classes There you go no more to be said a top rod in the classes that you need to cover all you will ever need except uptide fishing and won`t break the bank. This is a classy range of rod made by a top company Look at it on here http://www.poingdestres.co.uk/826/Daiwa-Su...-Boat-Rods.html |
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Bass 12lb Conger 95lb Cod 18lb Coalfish 9lb 7oz Dab 1lb 4oz Dover Sole 2lb 8oz Flounder 2lb 4oz Garfish 2lb 7oz Gurnard Tub 3lb Red 1lb 8oz Grey 0lb 12oz Herring 1lb Ling 27lb Mackerel 2lb 8oz Mullet G 3lb 12oz Mullet GG 2lb 4 oz Pollock 20lb Plaice 3lb 13oz Ray T 14lb 8oz Ray S/E 11lb 6oz Ray Sp 4lb 8oz Blond 12lb Smoothound C 12lb 8oz Smoothound S 11lb 8oz Wrasse B 4lb Wrasse C 1lb 8oz Whiting 3lb 4oz seaangling | |
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| Prof | Sep 17 2010, 07:17 AM Post #13 |
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Cheers for the input boys. Prof |
| Best catch so far: Crabs in Shepton Mallet circa 1990 | |
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