Rods for sea fishing

[Al White]

Could anyone tell me if an 8ft Shakespeare MG Supaspin Medium/Heavy action rod is strong enough for sea fishing.

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Hi Al,

 

Welcome to A.N. What do you intend fishing for?, and where from,boat ,shore?

More info please

Sounds like the rod you have would be ok for lure fishing and float fishing.

 

Cheers.

 

 

Yakity.

[SandTiger]

This is what it says on the packet -

 

The ’allrounder‘ series of solid glass rods ideal for light/medium river or saltwater work. Outstanding value for money. I think there are better materials such as carbon for spinning rods now

 

However, you will find prices here

 

Also there are some other budget spinning rods here

 

Best thing to do is to post what you want to do and what your budget is.

 

Hope that helps

[chesters1]

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I think there are better materials such as carbon for spinning rods now

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i dont know if carbon is "better" :confused: it is lighter and thinner but has it the same umph and forgiveness of glass

i do own carbon rods but still use fiberglass carbon hasent the same "feel" as glass and glass is a sight easier to repair if it breaks as carbon tends to unlaminate

carbon rods are ideal for providing spigots for repairing glass ones

solid glass though is only usefull for lightning proof plant stakes

 

[ 02. July 2004, 09:43 PM: Message edited by: chesters1 ]

[chesters1]

whoops double post

 

[ 02. July 2004, 09:36 PM: Message edited by: chesters1 ]

[SandTiger]

Chesters, you are a rare breed, these days

[Al White]

I already use it for mackeral off rocks but was wondering if it is suitable for fishing for mackeral off a boat

[chesters1]

if its your own boat its fine ,if its a commercial then hire the tackle untill you upgrade as usually the catching of mackeral is only for bait for larger stuff.

there seems to be a little tackle tartness in all fields of fishing but remember if its it good condition then what it could catch in the past it still can today and with a decent reel most rods are capable of catching more or less anything if you take your time (look at the USA lite line records)

i use a fiberglass beachcaster and an old Daiwa metal reel myself ,a youngster sporting modern stuff scoffed at my tackle ,i caught more than him even with his carbon and plastic

yes with modern stuff i could maybe cast further and the rod tip wouldnt bounce about in the wind but hey i fish for pleasure not fish, sitting on the beach with or without catching is better than nothing

 

[ 03. July 2004, 11:13 AM: Message edited by: chesters1 ]

[Jim Roper]

The mackerel you catch from a boat, won't be any bigger than the ones caught from the shore.

You won't be using feathers on a small rod so as long as you are not a nuisance to other people on board, it should be great fun.

As you are only 11, you won't be out in the boat alone, will you?

[chesters1]

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As you are only 11, you won't be out in the boat alone, will you?

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carefull Jim ,if he was brought up in boats he well may be more experienced than some of the clowns using them now