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Freshwater rod - land based

Post by Sneaky1 » Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:53 pm

A very general question!

As a follow up to my camping post: viewtopic.php?f=105&t=26682 I've got most of my camping gear sorted and now considering getting fresh-water specific fishing gear.

The lightest two-piece rod I have is an Exceler 7'0" 2-6kg, can't help thinking I need want an Ultralight in 7'6". More finesse and longer.
Should I save my money or is a 2-6kg an overkill for the fresh stuff?

Not targeting anything in particular, but if anything but I'd imagine redfin and trout etc?

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Post by Sebb » Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:03 pm

What's your budget?
Open water (lake) or river/streams?

Get 7ft+ for lake fishing and shorter than 7ft for rivers and streams. 2-4kg is versatile, but I'd go even to 1-3kg. A lot more fun and easier to cast ultralight lures.
2000 reel and 4lb-6lb line.

Depends on your budget, there's plenty of options.
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Post by fisho999 » Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:46 am

this is one of the best rods i have - https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/ ... 6642-black

great price too. it cast great and paired with a 1000 size reel with 6lb braid its unstoppable, unless you foul hook a carp of course.

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Post by Sneaky1 » Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:55 am

Sebb wrote:
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:03 pm
What's your budget?
Open water (lake) or river/streams?

Get 7ft+ for lake fishing and shorter than 7ft for rivers and streams. 2-4kg is versatile, but I'd go even to 1-3kg. A lot more fun and easier to cast ultralight lures.
2000 reel and 4lb-6lb line.

Depends on your budget, there's plenty of options.
I was thinking just that - a 1-3kg to chuck small lures, not going to invest in another reel (have a two Nasci FC 2500, one has 10lb braid, the other will be spooled with 4lb braid);

As for the length - I'm going with one rod only, but I'm set on a longer setup, 7'6" or even 8'0" since it'll be paired with a 2500 reel.

Budget wise ~$120 on sale, not in a hurry - might wait for EOFY sales.

Just wanted to see if 2-6kg would be too heavy.

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Re: Freshwater rod - land based

Post by fisho999 » Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:52 am

Sneaky1 wrote:
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:55 am
Sebb wrote:
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:03 pm
What's your budget?
Open water (lake) or river/streams?

Get 7ft+ for lake fishing and shorter than 7ft for rivers and streams. 2-4kg is versatile, but I'd go even to 1-3kg. A lot more fun and easier to cast ultralight lures.
2000 reel and 4lb-6lb line.

Depends on your budget, there's plenty of options.
I was thinking just that - a 1-3kg to chuck small lures, not going to invest in another reel (have a two Nasci FC 2500, one has 10lb braid, the other will be spooled with 4lb braid);

As for the length - I'm going with one rod only, but I'm set on a longer setup, 7'6" or even 8'0" since it'll be paired with a 2500 reel.

Budget wise ~$120 on sale, not in a hurry - might wait for EOFY sales.

Just wanted to see if 2-6kg would be too heavy.
2-6 kilo would be good for carp, cod, yellas.

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Re: Freshwater rod - land based

Post by Sebb » Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:24 pm

Sneaky1 wrote:
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:55 am
Sebb wrote:
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:03 pm
What's your budget?
Open water (lake) or river/streams?

Get 7ft+ for lake fishing and shorter than 7ft for rivers and streams. 2-4kg is versatile, but I'd go even to 1-3kg. A lot more fun and easier to cast ultralight lures.
2000 reel and 4lb-6lb line.

Depends on your budget, there's plenty of options.
I was thinking just that - a 1-3kg to chuck small lures, not going to invest in another reel (have a two Nasci FC 2500, one has 10lb braid, the other will be spooled with 4lb braid);

As for the length - I'm going with one rod only, but I'm set on a longer setup, 7'6" or even 8'0" since it'll be paired with a 2500 reel.

Budget wise ~$120 on sale, not in a hurry - might wait for EOFY sales.

Just wanted to see if 2-6kg would be too heavy.
You have to also consider the casting weight of the rod. Most 1-3kg rod is to cast 1-5g. And 2-4kg rod is usually for casting 2-10g weight.

For example, tassie devil and most spoon lures are like 7-10g in weight. 1-3kg rod is not ideal as you can potentially break the rod. 2-6kg rod will better but you will struggle to cast 1.5g Mepps 000 spinner (a deadly trout and reddies lure for rivers).

Length is to get distance and leverage. While long rods are good for open water like lake fishing (no surrounding obstacles and cast as far as possible), you will struggle fishing streams with 8ft rod as there isn't much room to wave an 8ft long rod.

Plenty of options around $120. I suggest think of what you will be using it for. For a general all rounder, I suggest get a 2-4kg rod and between 6ft8 to 7ft3. Perfect with your 2500 reel.
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Re: Freshwater rod - land based

Post by mazman » Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:53 am

Sneaky1 wrote:
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:55 am
Sebb wrote:
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:03 pm
What's your budget?
Open water (lake) or river/streams?

Get 7ft+ for lake fishing and shorter than 7ft for rivers and streams. 2-4kg is versatile, but I'd go even to 1-3kg. A lot more fun and easier to cast ultralight lures.
2000 reel and 4lb-6lb line.

Depends on your budget, there's plenty of options.
I was thinking just that - a 1-3kg to chuck small lures, not going to invest in another reel (have a two Nasci FC 2500, one has 10lb braid, the other will be spooled with 4lb braid);

As for the length - I'm going with one rod only, but I'm set on a longer setup, 7'6" or even 8'0" since it'll be paired with a 2500 reel.

Budget wise ~$120 on sale, not in a hurry - might wait for EOFY sales.

Just wanted to see if 2-6kg would be too heavy.
You'll definitely be able to fish with the outfit you have to start with, cast distance won't be quite as good with light lures but it will get you through.

I would highly recomend going for something a bit shorter when you do get a 1-3kg rod I would be looking for something around 7' this will be a lot more versatile than 7'6-8' which is important since you are only planning on buying one
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