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Title: Fishing Rod Question
Post by: DeepcastMike on April 14, 2015, 03:19:46 PM

Hey all dumb question..... for live bait surf fishing I use 10' poles to get a long cast... I was wonder say for lures and trolling should I switch to a 7" pole? suggestions?

Title: Re: Fishing Rod Question
Post by: Bucktail on April 14, 2015, 05:03:21 PM

From a boat a 7' rod is generally a good overall size.

Title: Re: Fishing Rod Question
Post by: DeepcastMike on April 15, 2015, 07:41:32 AM

How about from the surf?

Title: Re: Fishing Rod Question
Post by: IrishAyes on April 15, 2015, 11:37:48 AM

I used to use a 9' stick for throwing plugs and metals on the surf. But that was thirty years ago, not sure what the sharpies are using now.  TT^

Title: Re: Fishing Rod Question
Post by: ChrisL on April 15, 2015, 11:48:59 AM

I typically use a 9ft rod for plugs.  Occasionally a 7ft, but that more for fluke.  I also have a 10ft6in for throwing bigger plugs and snags. 
But in general, a 9ft 1/2-3oz rod is what I use.

Title: Re: Fishing Rod Question
Post by: DeepcastMike on April 15, 2015, 12:45:23 PM

perfect thanks

Title: Re: Fishing Rod Question
Post by: IrishAyes on April 15, 2015, 01:51:09 PM

Quote from: ChrisL on April 15, 2015, 11:48:59 AM

I typically use a 9ft rod for plugs.  Occasionally a 7ft, but that more for fluke.  I also have a 10ft6in for throwing bigger plugs and snags. 
But in general, a 9ft 1/2-3oz rod is what I use.

Doesn't sound like things have changed much.  TT^

Title: Re: Fishing Rod Question
Post by: DeepcastMike on April 15, 2015, 02:50:22 PM

 whs