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Spinning Rod Casting Weight

  • 26-06-2013 10:36AM
    #1
    Bromium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭


    Hi I was hoping someone would be able to advise me as to what casting weight I should be looking for in a spinning rod primarily for trout, perch and pike up to around 10-12lbs. Any help greatly appreciated as I'm only returning to angling.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    MarcinG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭MarcinG


    what reel you have? what lures are you using? What budget in mind? short or long rod?


  • #3
    Bromium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭Bromium


    I went with a 7ft 10-30g rod in the end and it seems to be exactly what I was looking for have 2 heavier 9ft spinning rods that were a little too strong for the fish I spoke of in the first post.


  • #4
    MarcinG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭MarcinG


    ok. 10-30 is sort of universal. however many depends on action of the rod - for example i can't imagine jerking with soft rod no mater what fish you are after. + i have fishing rod of 5-15g c.w. which is casting 20-30g no problem at all.


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