Need a lure fishing rod

[AddictedToScopex]

Hi all.

 

I have recently taken a big interest in pike fishing after spending far too long aiming for specimen carp and barbel etc. The reason is that I want to become a good all round fisherman rather than concentrate purely on one species/technique. The problem I have is that I now only have the rods i used for tip work and big carp as these have always sufficed for all my fishing needs. Im talking 12 foot 2.75lb test curve beasts for the carp rods which I've tried to use for spinning and found to be very cumbersome and prone to bumping smaller jacks off. And the tip rods are far too light on the top end. I also have two greys prodigy barbel rods to but they are just too long at 12 foot each.

 

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good rod with an upper price of around £80 (or even a package as ive been told my shimano 6000 xtea reel is not really suitable for the job). At the moment i'm fishing the glasson dock canal in the north west and having great results (in my opinion lol) with my largest at 7lbs and a few catches on every outing.

 

The lures I tend to use are light and small with the largest around ten grammes. Also the canal is at most around 4 feet deep. Hope this info helps.

 

Thanks in advance for any advice offered.

[J.K]

Either of these will be up for the job

 

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16558

 

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17319

 

Also a good few shimano's but haven't used those before.

[AddictedToScopex]

Either of these will be up for the job

 

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16558

 

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17319

 

Also a good few shimano's but haven't used those before.

 

Ok thanks J.K. Im no expert when it comes to these rods.

[AddictedToScopex]

Either of these will be up for the job

 

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16558

 

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17319

 

Also a good few shimano's but haven't used those before.

Do i need a new reel to fit these or will a baitrunner do for now?

[Newt]

A baitrunner reel will work but in much the same fashion as a lorry will work for a trip to the market. Lots of added size and weight that make it more awkward for repeated casting with no benefit to you.

[J.K]

If you require a bait-casting rod this is another decent purchase: http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17533

 

Those rods in the first link are for fix spool reels, something like a 4000 sized reel would be ideal loaded with 30lb - 50lb braid will do the job nicely.

[dean in devon]

Either of these will be up for the job

 

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16558

 

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17319

 

Also a good few shimano's but haven't used those before.

that first rod is sexy as F**K i want it!

[watatoad]

that first rod is sexy as F**K i want it!

 

Even an old guy like me can appreciate your comments on that rod so far as the looks go that is...hehehe

[dean in devon]

Even an old guy like me can appreciate your comments on that rod so far as the looks go that is...hehehe

you love it too whoop whoop, i might actually buy that rod i am getting into pike fishing big time too, so a nice rod like that could make me feel confident but i would be treating it like it was my child hahahahaha

[AddictedToScopex]

you love it too whoop whoop, i might actually buy that rod i am getting into pike fishing big time too, so a nice rod like that could make me feel confident but i would be treating it like it was my child hahahahaha

Thanks all. Yeah the first rod is just a fishermans porn lol. Im thinking i might get that and a new reel now and go over my budget just because I would love to carry that around. Will have to incur the wrath of the girlfriend for getting it. Good times .

 

Can anyone suggets a good reel for me too please but not too expensive. I saw a package of a rod and reel on that harris website but the rod looks very average so will buy the pornographic rod but was thinking the reel on the package would be great. Any ideas please. Dont really want to spend over 40-50 quid on the reel. Thanks again.