eoghanb wrote:Great topic this but it’s a confusing subject,I’ve been using a single hander for years,Shakespeare Atlantis 9ft 10 weight,But it can be hard work in strong wind and fatigue after a while,I’ve been looking into getting a DH rod ,not too expensive.i looked at the max catch predator saltwater rod seems ok with a reel and line for under €200,or is the oracle rod a better choice ?,I’m just confused about what line weight and head length I need and what’s the ideal rod length,I usually fish estuaries and open beaches,can anyone recommend a set up that won’t break the bank ?
Eoghan, You should try an OPST skagit line. The cast really well on a SH rod and also a DH. I have not used another line since picking one up 18 months ago. Casts great with a water loaded anchor cast, but I usually just over head it. One back cast and bam! all your line is out. Slices through the wind, lots of floating and sinking tip section options. Happy to give you a test of my set up if you want to try it, I've had much sucess with it on the Boyne.
On a side note, I gave an Echo OHS rod a test drive recently. (One Hand Spey/Skagit) its designed to be casted single or double handed. It has a second butt section for DH'ing. I was really impressed with it. Lots of feel to it due to the medium fast action.
Mike Oliver - your set up sound really interesting! 700grains? you must have a hose pipe grafted onto the end of your running line! I'd love to give that a throw! Sounds incredible!