Beach Spinning Starter Pack
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
Thnx poodoo..only tried 30-60, but have cast star sinker size 3 (I think it is....) or might even be 4?? on a patternoster rig with no worries at all..Very versatile rod with the length for the surf too.
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
Just on a personal level, I would stick to 9` for spinning. The 10`6 is a bit more cumbersome, I know it doesn`t sound like that much difference, but if your gonna go for a long spin sesh, which can last for four or five hours, then make life easy on yourself. I`ve used the jewel for a few years and it has done me well, not a lot to choose between the three rods you mention though..
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
agree with carl. I bought a 10ft 6 in and it is tiring to use. I bought it because I was hoping to cast heavier lures farther. I achieved extra distance but not as much as I hoped for. 9ft is more convenient to use.CarlG wrote:Just on a personal level, I would stick to 9` for spinning. The 10`6 is a bit more cumbersome, I know it doesn`t sound like that much difference, but if your gonna go for a long spin sesh, which can last for four or five hours, then make life easy on yourself. I`ve used the jewel for a few years and it has done me well, not a lot to choose between the three rods you mention though..
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
This one:
Shimano Starlo Classix Fishing Rod 902 Shorespin
Product Specifications & Features
• Model 902 Shore spin
• 2.74 metres (9 foot)
• 2 Piece Fishing Rod
• Fishing line rating 5-10kg
• Cork grips
• Graphite Blank
• Zirconium guides
• Lure Rating 15-45 grams
I have used the Starlo Classix for few years now and it is an awesome and powerful rod to use.
I have caught salmon to 2.5kg and gummys around 5kg and even whiting with no problems at all. It's light and a joy to use!
AND I have a brand new "spare" for that I am willing to sell too. ($100 picked up from St Kilda East)
PM me if interested
Shimano Starlo Classix Fishing Rod 902 Shorespin
Product Specifications & Features
• Model 902 Shore spin
• 2.74 metres (9 foot)
• 2 Piece Fishing Rod
• Fishing line rating 5-10kg
• Cork grips
• Graphite Blank
• Zirconium guides
• Lure Rating 15-45 grams
I have used the Starlo Classix for few years now and it is an awesome and powerful rod to use.
I have caught salmon to 2.5kg and gummys around 5kg and even whiting with no problems at all. It's light and a joy to use!
AND I have a brand new "spare" for that I am willing to sell too. ($100 picked up from St Kilda East)
PM me if interested
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
i used to spin spin with a 12 foot rod and it can get tiring.....9 foot is generally accepted as the point of balance between convenience and power.Fish-cador wrote:agree with carl. I bought a 10ft 6 in and it is tiring to use. I bought it because I was hoping to cast heavier lures farther. I achieved extra distance but not as much as I hoped for. 9ft is more convenient to use.CarlG wrote:Just on a personal level, I would stick to 9` for spinning. The 10`6 is a bit more cumbersome, I know it doesn`t sound like that much difference, but if your gonna go for a long spin sesh, which can last for four or five hours, then make life easy on yourself. I`ve used the jewel for a few years and it has done me well, not a lot to choose between the three rods you mention though..
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
Well now I have a 10'6 Catana and 9' Classix thanks to a great deal with fishingvic .. I guess it only makes sense that I will have to go fishing twice as much to use both rods ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
how far are you guys casting a slug with these 9-10 foot rods? I bought an 8'10 gladiator egi equip and it throws a slug a mile. I've only kept it incase I want to have a crack at surf spinning. I don't know how far it is but I can hit the sand bags at portsea pub from the very end of the pier with a 25 gram slug.
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
I can cast a 9-10 foot rod much further than a 12 footer.
Not sure why....just seem to have more confidence with the 9-10 foot range.
Love my Daiwa Seajigger 305 which is a 10 footer!
Not sure why....just seem to have more confidence with the 9-10 foot range.
Love my Daiwa Seajigger 305 which is a 10 footer!
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Re: Beach Spinning Starter Pack
Hey Ducky....I normally get around 80mtrs as a rule with a 9` shore spin setup...the only issue you`ll have with your egi rod is on the back beaches. Trying to persuade a 1.5-2kg salmon to come up through the breakers is gonna be hard going, ask Fish Cador what happens when your under-gunned in the surf, and you come up against a decent fish. Be ok in the bay though..ducky wrote:how far are you guys casting a slug with these 9-10 foot rods? I bought an 8'10 gladiator egi equip and it throws a slug a mile. I've only kept it incase I want to have a crack at surf spinning. I don't know how far it is but I can hit the sand bags at portsea pub from the very end of the pier with a 25 gram slug.
(I think we had this same conversation on another forum ...lol..)