I wonder is this rod strong enough to catch a 5-6 foot shark?
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No telescoping rod will be capable of such stress. Though you can catch a good size fish on one, you wouldnt be able to do that large of a fish unless you had lots of line to fight the fish.
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A lot of variables here: type of shark, type of reel, type of line, from shore or boat, ....etc. I think it's possible, but it would be a stretch. There are not too many rods that are comfortable with a 5-6 foot fish, no matter if it's a shark, a catfish, a sturgeon, or what. That being said, if the fisherman was skilled, patient, had time, and played the fish properly AND the reel was up to it (sufficient drag, cranking power, gears, etc) AND the line was stout (30-50 lb line) it is possible. More likely: the line would break or the reel would fail in the handle, the gears, or the drag washers. From a boat, which acts as a drag of its own AND the boat can chase/tire the fish, it is more likely. A lot of variables here: type of shark, type of reel, type of line, from shore or boat, ....etc. I think it's possible, but it would be a stretch. There are not too many rods that are comfortable with a 5-6 foot fish, no matter if it's a shark, a catfish, a sturgeon, or what. That being said, if the fisherman was skilled, patient, had time, and played the fish properly AND the reel was up to it (sufficient drag, cranking power, gears, etc) AND the line was stout (30-50 lb line) it is possible. More likely: the line would break or the reel would fail in the handle, the gears, or the drag... » Read More A lot of variables here: type of shark, type of reel, type of line, from shore or boat, ....etc. I think it's possible, but it would be a stretch. There are not too many rods that are comfortable with a 5-6 foot fish, no matter if it's a shark, a catfish, a sturgeon, or what. That being said, if the fisherman was skilled, patient, had time, and played the fish properly AND the reel was up to it (sufficient drag, cranking power, gears, etc) AND the line was stout (30-50 lb line) it is possible. More likely: the line would break or the reel would fail in the handle, the gears, or the drag washers. From a boat, which acts as a drag of its own AND the boat can chase/tire the fish, it is more likely. « Show Less
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I'm not familiar with your rod. Try it and see what happens. Bear in mind it is an inexpensive reel.
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I would say yes I have a daiwoo electric 750 on it which in not small. I enjoy the rod for halibut fishing.
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I think you would need a heavier rod than this one. A 5/6 weight is more suitable for trout weighing maybe 1/2 pound to 5 pounds.
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Yes, you can use 10lb test on it and land some big fish with it. I caught 3 20-21 inch large mouth bass last year. It was quite a fight for every one of them but the pole handled it very well. I was very pleased with the performance. Make sure your pole sections are seated tightly as they can sometimes get loose but I haven't had that happen but once. Good luck and Happy fishing!
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Like Capt Billy I use mine on downriggers for offshore king salmon and inland lake trout and kamloop fishing. 3 to 35+lb fish with up to 11" flashers and 4-6" spoons, hoochies and bait rigs work good. Not sure this is the best rod for smaller fish though.
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Should be no problem. These are heavy duty spinning rods. I can also cast sardines with no weight on 40lb test! Not real far, but far enough to be effective. I've caught mostly Pargo and Dorado with mine.
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The rod and reel could handle a nice sized bass if you play the fish out. The rod doesn't have a lot of back bone. But i have hooked onto a few 1-2lb bass and it did fine. I would suggest using 20-30lb braid because you get good strength and small diameter.
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Yes this is a 6ft 6in fly rod. It is labeled as a 3/4wt rod. I was able to cast it with a 3,4,and 5wt line. I found the 4wt to be just right for my style of casting. 3wt was light. 5 was a tad heavy. It's a great rod for the money. Tons of fun to fish with!
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I have used it with braided line and it worked fine using 6 lbs. I just didn't need all the strength for what I fish for. With 10 lbs flora carbon I caught a 42" northern with this reel with no issues at all.
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As small as you'd like. It mostly depends on how light your rod is. However a super light rod with this heavier reel might be a bit unbalanced. However, I use this reel with 6lb. Line with a medium light rod an have caught 6 pound fish with no problems.
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I would say you should be fine unless you plan on catching something above 20 or 30 pounds. I strictly bass fish and I have handle at least a 6 pounder with ease.
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Actually its probably the perfect reel for a 6'6'' med/heav rod - I have it on a 6'6'' med rod and I wish the rod was a little bit more stiff - Great reel
720893
It works well. You have to secure it before you start fishing. Best rod I ever bought...
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This rod is exceptionally sensitive at the tip, good for trout or crappie, but is strong enought to fight in an 8 lb. channel (blue) catfish, as you know they are strong fighters and I have landed many fiesty largemouth bass with it as well. I broke my first one with a hatch back door but loved the pole so much I bought another one. It will fit in a cut down piece of large diameter PVC tubing so it can be used when backpacking. A very versatile rod.
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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.
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I purchased the model number TM66SPT 6'6" that is labeled as Medium action rod. When I tried it I can tell it's a lot lighter action than it's labeled - I would say Light or Medium-Light action at its best and Light power. You will have very hard time setting hooks with this rod if this is necessary for the fish you want to target.