Hi everyone. Ive got a question I believe most of you are likely to know.
I usually fish with 2 rods atm 3LB 12 ft rods.
I'm going to buy 3 new rods of 3.5lB test curve for my normal fishing.
The question is.. Will I be able to use one of my 12ft 3lb rods as a surface fishing rod? or should i get a proper specified rod for it ?
Thank you very much in advance
I usually fish with 2 rods atm 3LB 12 ft rods.
I'm going to buy 3 new rods of 3.5lB test curve for my normal fishing.
The question is.. Will I be able to use one of my 12ft 3lb rods as a surface fishing rod? or should i get a proper specified rod for it ?
Thank you very much in advance
In reply to Post #1
Yes you can use them, they're the same fish you're catching off the bottom anyway. You'll get told you need a lower test curve but you'll do fine with your existing rods.
Daz
Yes you can use them, they're the same fish you're catching off the bottom anyway. You'll get told you need a lower test curve but you'll do fine with your existing rods.
Daz
In reply to Post #2
Thank you very much mate, i tought so! but it was worth getting other ppl opinion
thanks again
Thank you very much mate, i tought so! but it was worth getting other ppl opinion
thanks again
In reply to Post #1
As Daz says you could use your heavy rods for surface fishing, however you would find a light through action rod so much better.
Assuming you will be using lighter line and a light bait possibly freelined then a bit of flex in your rod will help your casting range and accuracy.
I'm sure you could manage but it's much easier to cope with a violent take or lunge with a light rod especially if you intend to use lighter line.
Consider you will be holding your rod and reel rather than it being sat in your pod etc so a light rod and reel will be a joy to use in comparison to what you are considering.
No need to spend a fortune either, a lot of decent rods out there that would be more suitable for little money.
As Daz says you could use your heavy rods for surface fishing, however you would find a light through action rod so much better.
Assuming you will be using lighter line and a light bait possibly freelined then a bit of flex in your rod will help your casting range and accuracy.
I'm sure you could manage but it's much easier to cope with a violent take or lunge with a light rod especially if you intend to use lighter line.
Consider you will be holding your rod and reel rather than it being sat in your pod etc so a light rod and reel will be a joy to use in comparison to what you are considering.
No need to spend a fortune either, a lot of decent rods out there that would be more suitable for little money.
In reply to Post #4
I've never fished on the surface and i think i possibly missed many fish to be honest
it is definately something ill start adding to my fishing from now on.
For now I will use my "older" 3 LB rods and possibly if i can manage to land a few fish on it ill buy a ligher rod in future.
thank you very much also for replying to the post
im gonna be using 12 lb floater main line to start with
I've never fished on the surface and i think i possibly missed many fish to be honest
it is definately something ill start adding to my fishing from now on.
For now I will use my "older" 3 LB rods and possibly if i can manage to land a few fish on it ill buy a ligher rod in future.
thank you very much also for replying to the post
im gonna be using 12 lb floater main line to start with
In reply to Post #4
Good advice there.
Good advice there.
In reply to Post #1
I'd be quite happy using either of your rods. I tend to fish semi fixed bolt rigs for surface fishing and as such the TC of the rod is not important as I don't need to strike to set the hook, just lean into the bite gently.
The only thing I would say is that standing for hours at a time with a heavy rod may fatigue your arm.
I've recently started to use my Greys Stalker 9' 2.75lb again after dusting it off, in combination with Shimano Aero x 4000 reels. Now this is a nice little set up for surface fishing (apparently) but to someone who's used to and prefers longer and higher TC rods it all feels a bit like a childs toy
I don't enjoy the fish dictating the fight or having to use both sides of the reel handle to get any power through the reel, horses for courses, use what YOU like
I'd be quite happy using either of your rods. I tend to fish semi fixed bolt rigs for surface fishing and as such the TC of the rod is not important as I don't need to strike to set the hook, just lean into the bite gently.
The only thing I would say is that standing for hours at a time with a heavy rod may fatigue your arm.
I've recently started to use my Greys Stalker 9' 2.75lb again after dusting it off, in combination with Shimano Aero x 4000 reels. Now this is a nice little set up for surface fishing (apparently) but to someone who's used to and prefers longer and higher TC rods it all feels a bit like a childs toy
I don't enjoy the fish dictating the fight or having to use both sides of the reel handle to get any power through the reel, horses for courses, use what YOU like