Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:54 am
Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:14 pm
hunterman wrote:is there a differance in a match rod than a standard 13ft beach rod ive a chance of a new match rod at a decent price would it be ok 2 use it for my fishing on rocks/beaches its a anyfish anywhere match rod or should i stick with a standard beach rod
Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:39 pm
Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:01 pm
Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:03 am
sea serpant wrote:The afaw tournament match are one of the best rods out there so I'm guessin the standard match is a great rod as well and as paul said match rods are lighter than a average rods and are a pleasure to fish with over clean ground
Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:19 pm
Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:37 pm
highwatermark wrote:An alternative is a Power Float Rod, much like a match, sensitive tip, but with a bit more power down the blank. Usually capable of handling lines in the 8-10lb range, whereas a typical match rod will have a line rating usually in the 6lb mark. I use a 13' Drennan Tench Float and have comfortably handled carp to 10lb no problem. Every confidence it could handle a lot more too......just haven't managed a bigger one on it......yet
Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:55 pm
bigsod wrote:highwatermark wrote:An alternative is a Power Float Rod, much like a match, sensitive tip, but with a bit more power down the blank. Usually capable of handling lines in the 8-10lb range, whereas a typical match rod will have a line rating usually in the 6lb mark. I use a 13' Drennan Tench Float and have comfortably handled carp to 10lb no problem. Every confidence it could handle a lot more too......just haven't managed a bigger one on it......yet
I think your getting your sea and freshwater rods mixed up a little highwatermark
Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:59 pm
Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:03 pm
bigsod wrote:I agree, light tackle is the best way to enjoy the fight and it would be grand for close in stuff, but for distance and dragging power I think it would be found wanting.