Hi all, I recently fished with a mates 2.75lb scopes on a day ticket water and they were lovely to play fish on to the point I'm considering buying a pair for myself. The main question is does anyone have experience with these rods on weedy waters? The ticket I've just purchased is a very weedy water and a lot of advice seems to be aimed at higher test curves? Would it be worth stepping them up or going for the 2.75s?
Thank you
Thank you
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I use 2.75 with braid but they are 12 foot harrison ballistas
I use 2.75 with braid but they are 12 foot harrison ballistas
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I'm assuming no great distance just the weed your concern
No need to step up your can put more pressure on with a softer rod.
Ultimately with braid more pressure than mono.
A good video from YouTube.
https://youtu.be/cp6b_AhxVGI
I'm assuming no great distance just the weed your concern
No need to step up your can put more pressure on with a softer rod.
Ultimately with braid more pressure than mono.
A good video from YouTube.
https://youtu.be/cp6b_AhxVGI
I only let the distance of cast required to dictate the tc. I use 12ft 2.5lb Hi-s. Had cats to over 70lb in France on them in a weedy lake. They was more than capable.
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It's definitely more about the technique than the tc in weedy waters.
It's definitely more about the technique than the tc in weedy waters.
Thank you all. Casting is not the issue, probably about 10 wraps at most
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My syndicate is weed heaven and I use 10ft 3.25lb rods. If you can use boats on your lake then the shorter rod is an absolute god send
even if the 2.75lb is ok for the lake you are fishing now, they might not be adequate for other lakes you might fish in the future. 3lb plus just gives you that extra bit of power if you need it elsewhere
My syndicate is weed heaven and I use 10ft 3.25lb rods. If you can use boats on your lake then the shorter rod is an absolute god send
even if the 2.75lb is ok for the lake you are fishing now, they might not be adequate for other lakes you might fish in the future. 3lb plus just gives you that extra bit of power if you need it elsewhere
I like to keep the fish moving if possible in weedy waters, difficult to do that when your rods folded over, most of my local waters are weedy...my syndicate is exceptionally so.
3.25 12ft rods worked best for me.
3.25 12ft rods worked best for me.
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Couldn't agree more.
In my opinion, there isn't a rod in the world capable of stopping a fish without changing all the other associated factors - line, hooks, rigs etc. A rod that meets its maximum test curve at 2-75 has to be more reliable than one that does it at 3.5lb. I can't stand looking up at the tip of my casting rods when the fish is burrowing in the margins. With the line, hooks and rigs I use 2.75tc is perfect in every way. As you say casting, weed, bag fishing etc. does see me use stutter rods, but never because I think the power will stop them.
Couldn't agree more.
In my opinion, there isn't a rod in the world capable of stopping a fish without changing all the other associated factors - line, hooks, rigs etc. A rod that meets its maximum test curve at 2-75 has to be more reliable than one that does it at 3.5lb. I can't stand looking up at the tip of my casting rods when the fish is burrowing in the margins. With the line, hooks and rigs I use 2.75tc is perfect in every way. As you say casting, weed, bag fishing etc. does see me use stutter rods, but never because I think the power will stop them.
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I only ever use 2.75lb test rods 2 main sets (( I dislike the fashion for 3.5lb broom handle rods oh but they are good close in nonsense))
my fav Century NG`s 2.75 had fish to 68lb lots of 50s and never had a problem
and my other set I use for longer range are AKN 12h 2.75 Amorphous these are good for upto 150/160 yards from me but in the right hands can do 200 yards comfortably
I enjoy fishing and the perfect snag fishing rod IMO are my NGs due to the stopping power with a cushioning effect
I only ever use 2.75lb test rods 2 main sets (( I dislike the fashion for 3.5lb broom handle rods oh but they are good close in nonsense))
my fav Century NG`s 2.75 had fish to 68lb lots of 50s and never had a problem
and my other set I use for longer range are AKN 12h 2.75 Amorphous these are good for upto 150/160 yards from me but in the right hands can do 200 yards comfortably
I enjoy fishing and the perfect snag fishing rod IMO are my NGs due to the stopping power with a cushioning effect