What is the max lure weight for this rod and is it ok to use as a light surf rod? Thanks
1643422
Very soft tip on this thing. I wouldn't go over 1 1/4 oz. I used 1 oz cast masters no problem with a wright and McGill 2500 saltwater reel and 20 pound Seaguar Kanzen braid.......casts a mile.
1643423
Hi,Not sure about the max lure weight, but for sure you can use for light duty surf. Great little set up.
1643424
The travel rod is for lighter weight lures and does not have enough backbone for surf fishing. 1.5 oz. Is the max weight I would use and the reel seat will not fit anything over a 40 size spinning reel. It is a great rod for the price and light weight applications.
1643425
Not OK yo use as a light surf rod, this is more of a Medium freshwater rod. I would not throw more than 1/2 oz lure.
1843689
This rod is ultra light. It can use under 6lbs line, 1/4 oz lure. As I remember...
2129240
i have order 7 6.6ft and 7 7ft rods from eagle claw. the 6.6 have been 4/5wt and the 7ft have been 5/6wt. i use 5wt and 6wt line on the two i keeped. i have been selling them to friends, for the same price. these rods are great for close-in fresh water fishing. use good line, like cabelas prestige or sa airweight. you will love the fight. i fish the everglades many times a year. i landed a 4.5lb bass on the 4/5 wt, and several thousand bass, bream, oscars, and mayan childes on these rods.alan sewellalan@yahoo.com
1134548
I have two of these rods. Short but strong....yesterday in the bay of Crystal River, Florida brought in a nice four pound Spanish Mackerel. The fish took two runs ripping line off reel, rod was fine. It's length does nor support long casts but excellent for accurate placement within twenty yards.
260596
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.
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.
209714
this is a surf rod. has some weight to it to catch the bid ones,this not a casting rod.
1492973
I have not used this rod very much since I bought it - it's been winter down here in New Zealand. However, I use it in combination with an Abu Garcia Revo Toro NaCl overhead reel, with braid, and am casting lures like the Shimano Waxwing 7/8 oz good distances. I haven't tried anything much heavier at this point.
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I think its a 5 weight rod , I have caught 16"and 18" Trout ,I don't think I would like to catch anything much larger on this rod, I have caught larger but not to often, if I was going surf fishing I think I would want a little larger rod like a 8 or 9 weight , then again it would depend on what was running . Hope this helps.
2244351
the weight of the fly line needs to match the fly rod & it is based on the weight of the lures you intend to use, otherwise it won't cast properly. check your rod, it is listed somewhere close to the butt end. a no.6 weight is good all round for trout & smaller bass or panfish. salman or large bass may require a heavier #7 or #8 rod/line combo. i am no expert but this should be enuf to get you started. maybe you could pick up a book or video to help?
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I cannot say for sure about saltwater type fishing as I have not had an opportunity to do so with it. I have caught a large mouth and a channel cat on my rod, both weighing a lil over 2 1/2 pounds and it did fine if that helps any. If used as a travel rod with a little bit of care and respect for what it is the rod should do fine and last a long time.
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Sharon, I bought this reel/pole combo for a extra for a friend or situation which would need me to resort to having to using it as my backup. I'm surprised to say, the pole/reel combo for the money is absolutely great and would recommend it to anyone. Yes, it will work for bass/fish up to 10-15 lbs.
1962564
Yes this is very good for surf fishing. You might want to change the line to a heaver line say 20 or 25 LBS depending on what you are fishing for.
568796
No, it is too light of a rod. Offshore trolling requires a rod with more backbone. Need a heavy action, possibly down rigger style.
1962563
I personally wouldn't use it for surf fishing. I've casted with it for short distances but not sure how it would hold up having to cast long distances with heavy weight. The drag is not entirely adjustable so unless you are using heavy weight to keep it anchored, strong water movement has the drag clicking very often. Not to deter you from considering this reel by no means, its a great beginner reel and even though I've upgraded from it, I still use it when putting out several rods.
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I'm using one on a 5/6 weight rod that I've set up for trolling flies. I never cast with it, so the heavier line isn't a problem. A heavier rod would increase the chance of breaking a light tippet on a strike.
366105
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.