the century rods are something elseraco09 wrote:Tip tornado sport is definitely the next rod on my purchase list. Best rod I've used. (Thanks to Pete) :a_goodjob:Mick.S wrote:Comes down to what you want use the surf rod for, spinning, bait fishing (light) or bait fishing heavy (6-7oz) sinkers + big bait, what type of reel you want to use etc....
I have Nitro Messiah, Daiwa rods, other 12' spin stick, and if I'm doing spinning I would be taking one of these rods, but if I am bait fishing from rocks and surf and am targeting toothies, then I pull out one of few Century rods. Best thing I have ever bought. If you are interested, check out this:
http://www.centurysea.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Quality of these rods vs the rods we locally get here on Australian market is really something.
Graphite Surf Rod for casting distance?
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I'm thinking of going with a 15lb Brad PE line and also with a mono leader around 20-30lb. How long should the leader be ?. Is there any other Brad lines that are finer,slicker specifically surf casting ?.
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
- sal.fonzi
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I love frog but it is very pricey.. sunline have another braid called castaway which I believe is available in 8lb,12lb, 16lb, and 20lb I think??? Maybe someone else would know more than me about it.. only down side is I have only seen it in 150m spools.. also good to look at is the daiwa sensor braid in 20lb and another jap brand I like is gosen.. too many posibilities and it comes down to budget.. if u look through the forum im sure there are threads dedicated to talking about braid
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Leader length is also different from person to person.. generally I keep my leader knot out of my guides. So I personally go around 1m leader with easy rig down to a snap swivel.. then I just pre tie my trace with swivel 1 end. Hook to other and just clip it on
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If that makes sense
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Yeah Sunline Castaway comes in 16lb and 20lb, Its one im highly considering but doesnt come in more then 150m spool. Unless I spool something else underneath and fill the rest of the reel right to the top with castaway (is that silly do that) ?.sal.fonzi wrote:I love frog but it is very pricey.. sunline have another braid called castaway which I believe is available in 8lb,12lb, 16lb, and 20lb I think??? Maybe someone else would know more than me about it.. only down side is I have only seen it in 150m spools.. also good to look at is the daiwa sensor braid in 20lb and another jap brand I like is gosen.. too many posibilities and it comes down to budget.. if u look through the forum im sure there are threads dedicated to talking about braid
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http://www.japantorg.com/catalogue/fish ... cation.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sunline catalogue.. says u can get castaway in 300m spool but may have to special order
Sunline catalogue.. says u can get castaway in 300m spool but may have to special order
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sal.fonzi wrote:http://www.japantorg.com/catalogue/fish ... cation.pdf
Sunline catalogue.. says u can get castaway in 300m spool but may have to special order
Cool thanks.... might be pricey double the price ?.
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Re: Graphite Surf Rod for casting distance?
I think your over thinking the whole thing mate. Get your self a decent quality rod. Then learn a good technique off someone who casts well. With out a good technique youll never cast well what ever rod you use.
My suggestion is one of the new Penn Prevail rods they come in a variety of line ratings and set you back around $190. They are graphite and also ranging in action and taper. I use the overhead version. All my baiting surf rods are overheads. I also prefer stiffer rods when throwing big distances.
Get a decent reel. Then decent line. Although I love Sunline PE I have big reservations suggesting braid in the surf for beginners. Especially if you fish at night.
For lures I use an 8'6" Graphite Egi rod with a 4000 Ballistic on it running 8lb sunline pe PE. I throw 15-25g lures with it only and can cast a country mile.
It all comes back to technique though.
My suggestion is one of the new Penn Prevail rods they come in a variety of line ratings and set you back around $190. They are graphite and also ranging in action and taper. I use the overhead version. All my baiting surf rods are overheads. I also prefer stiffer rods when throwing big distances.
Get a decent reel. Then decent line. Although I love Sunline PE I have big reservations suggesting braid in the surf for beginners. Especially if you fish at night.
For lures I use an 8'6" Graphite Egi rod with a 4000 Ballistic on it running 8lb sunline pe PE. I throw 15-25g lures with it only and can cast a country mile.
It all comes back to technique though.