Is the rod sensitive enough to be a good worm/jig rod for bass fishing?
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This rod is for inshore salt water application. I have it matched with daiwa 300 low profile reel for bottom fishing at Caribbean when we had no luck for trolling for marlin. Quite good for grouper. It is too heavy for bass fishing, I believe.
257149
GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just started salmon fishing so I like the economy of these rods, hopefully they will be durable as well. Hope this info helps-ML
285440
Not usually unless it is offered as a combo. It is a great rod for catching saltwater bait around oyster bars when you cannot throw a net. Pick up the smallest Daiwa reel you can find and put on 4 to 6lb line and you are set. Also the rod and reel combo is great for backpacking through the west. If you come across a creek catch a few grasshopper and use a small gold hook and you will have trout supper in no time. Mind the bears if you are cleaning, cooking near your camp. Good luck.
838437
Starting a child out with an inferior rod and reel combination can end up discouraging them. I would highly recommend the Zebco 33 combo. It is light weight and functions flawlessly.
1492972
I used this rod up in Alaska this past summer with a 2 ounce jig head. I tried some heavier lures, but they were too heavy. The rod handled 5-7lb black bass rockfish without issue. I was also able to bring in a 15lb lingcod with the rod.
954089
I would NOT recommend this set up for that size fish! I had my hands full with fish under 5 pounds!See my review on this combo for information on the reel. The rod is great, but I would buy a stiffer one for 40 to 100 pounders. PS--where do you fish? I wanna go there! -Edog1955
1163666
I haven't used it in any of these applications, but I think it could be used for all these except for Bass. The rod may be too big for catching Bass.
1758807
Mine seems pretty light actually. I caught a 10lb redfish with a 3 oz pyramid on and it was about folded in half with little muscle put into pulling it in. I didn't want to put much more into it because it felt like the rod was going to snap.My Penn 8 footer which is med/heavy is much more rigid than this, which I like, because there's nothing worse than losing a fish in the surf because the poles not stiff enough to pull them in out of the backwash.
2063764
As long as you don't put extreme pressure on the rod and use all the stress on the line it can be used. The rod is very fragile and cannot be used with heavy lures... Good luck
910285
Yes! Mines sometimes will pick up my lure as a fish. It can pick up jig if there is rapid movement of the jig or lure.
1702836
yes, it's a great worm box. i have one i have used for over 60 years of fishing. bjl
444134
I don't think it was necessarily built with casting in mind, more for use of drifting or trolling baits. However, you could cast heavy baits, just keep in mind there is not a great amount of flex in the rod and not much whip. I can see it could be used for short flips of heavy baits, not necessarily casting.
927870
I think you'd probably be okay. I've caught a lot of bass in the 4-5lb range and a few around 8 and I hooked into a 40"+ Tiger Muskie on a bass rig but wasn't able to boat it. Reel still works fine.
104307
i have never used that rod so i would not have any feedback for you. a sturdy lightweight rod with a sensitive tip should be fine.
305977
I have bought 4 installed them on my boat. They are well made and quality for the price. I would have no problem shark fishing with this item if the rod used had a properly adjusted drag. The most drag used on any reel would be 50 pounds on a 130 bent butt.
1719166
After owning this reel for onr year now, I got hink it would be a very suitable reel for.that rod. And.the drag system is excelent. Espciaally when dealing with salmon or trout.
25548
I use the 20lb test, moss green on my Abu Garcia Blackmax baitcasting reel. Had no issues whatsoever with the line, even when fishing in some thick hydrilla. Pulled bass right out and have yet to break or fray the line. I'd recommend giving it a shot.