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#1 Post by MC » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:37 am

when fishing for congers from shoe/rocks/piers would a rough ground rod and a slosh30 be enough or do you lot use heavier gear?

#2 Post by **alannelson** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:42 am

MC wrote:when fishing for congers from shoe/rocks/piers would a rough ground rod and a slosh30 be enough or do you lot use heavier gear?

you can use a rock rod i prefer a boat rod just for brut force depends where your fishing for them slosh 30 will do the job for both type of rods :lol:

#3 Post by MC » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:47 am

thanks, have to give it a go

#4 Post by **fishinmidget** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:36 am

yep, sloshs are fine. i would always go for the longer rod though because it gives you more control.

Mr_Green · #5 Post by **Mr_Green** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:45 am

i just use a boat rod myself..and a 525, tho im switchiong 2 my slosh 30 cause of its nice a smooth retrieve...very powerful reel

#6 Post by **jonny gilbert** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:21 pm

greys apollo with slosh30 30lb main line with about 30 yards of 60lb to 80lb for pullin the fish up and on the business end 150lb mono with a cox and rawle 6/0 meat hook baited with either fresh pouting or half a mac

#7 Post by MC » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:27 pm

thanks lads top advice as always

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