My Shimano Tribal marker rod is much too soft and the handle is too long. Looking to get a new one that's lightweight / easy going. Rarely fish beyond 60 yards. Any ideas?
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Nash Dwarf. I have one each for spod and marker rods.
Nash Dwarf. I have one each for spod and marker rods.
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Most marker rods are just a 3lb or 3.25 rebadged rod from the companies range.
Often they are too soft or floppy to cast out a 3 or 4oz lead and a big marker floats, and not stiff enough to give reasonable feedback.
These rods were ok for up to 50-60yds but if you want to fish 100yds then you need a better tool for the job.
Most guys will use a medium spod rod as it has enough beef for the cast and isnt too floppy.
Most marker rods are just a 3lb or 3.25 rebadged rod from the companies range.
Often they are too soft or floppy to cast out a 3 or 4oz lead and a big marker floats, and not stiff enough to give reasonable feedback.
These rods were ok for up to 50-60yds but if you want to fish 100yds then you need a better tool for the job.
Most guys will use a medium spod rod as it has enough beef for the cast and isnt too floppy.
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As bait man says most are just too soft IMO.
I have a torrix spod rod and use that for all my markering and spot finding work, as well as spodding.
I have a cheap Fox marker rod, which i take and only use if i want to have a float on the spot when spodding to be super accurate (these days that's extremely rare)
As bait man says most are just too soft IMO.
I have a torrix spod rod and use that for all my markering and spot finding work, as well as spodding.
I have a cheap Fox marker rod, which i take and only use if i want to have a float on the spot when spodding to be super accurate (these days that's extremely rare)
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Free Spirit CTX SPM is very good and won't break the bank.
Free Spirit CTX SPM is very good and won't break the bank.