islandgun Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 As above, I'm wanting to buy a new rod for spinning from the rocks for Pollack, my old flattie rod is getting a bit past it, wondering about a carp rod say 11ft needs to throw 30g lures to the horizon, prefer tippy and light coupled to a shimano xt 5000 and 18lb braid. never held a carp rod ! any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Can't see why not, carp fisherman bang spods out long distances. Probably cheaper to use an modest carp rod than a specific sea spinning rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I use a cheap carp rod for my sea spinning and flattie bashing but I'll be honest and say the 11ft length is a pain when scrambling on ledges trying to find somewhere decent to cast with a cliff face behind you. What I will say it was excellent for float fishing for wrasse as the rods backbone was good for dragging it away from its holes when they bolt straight away. If your coast is as sheer as I'm used to I'd buy a 9-10ft, only because its easier to cast. Don't get a spod rod, no feeling in the blank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 hello, depends what the test curve is, i think 10 ft is ideal length then could double up for float fishing off rocks, 2.5llb test curve will be quite forgiving with most sea lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberisle Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 An Ugly stik 10 ft GX2 spinning rod it will chuck upto 80 grams and they are tough as old boots they also have the black foam handles that will stand upto salt water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 cheers all, I like the longer length as it helps keep them out of the kelp at my feet, my old rod is 10ft and seems a bit short sometimes. whats a spod ? .......was looking at 11ft version ! https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shimano-tribal-tx-2-carp-rod?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxr3a4szg6AIVx-J3Ch25YwR_EAQYASABEgKJp_D_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 hello, 11 ft are ok just make sure the reel sits on the handle in a good position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, islandgun said: cheers all, I like the longer length as it helps keep them out of the kelp at my feet, my old rod is 10ft and seems a bit short sometimes. whats a spod ? .......was looking at 11ft version A bait container! Edited April 11, 2020 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 35 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: A bait container! hello, cant imagine a carp would like that hit on the bonce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, cant imagine a carp would like that hit on the bonce You'd have be very accurate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 47 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: A bait container! what does a spod weigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Depends what you fill it with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) About 1/2-1lb Basically a rod to throw bait out. Big meaty and heavy rods. Edited April 11, 2020 by strimmer_13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 You maybe want to give a carp rod a bit more varnish on the rings if you’re using it a lot in the sea unless you’re a very meticulous person and ultra clean it after use 😗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: About 1/2-1lb Basically a rod to throw bait out. Big meaty and heavy rods. cheers, so what lb test curve, im guessing a 3lb would lob a 1lb spod... im looking for distance with 30g so would a lighter test curve be more suitable 13 minutes ago, Old farrier said: You maybe want to give a carp rod a bit more varnish on the rings if you’re using it a lot in the sea unless you’re a very meticulous person and ultra clean it after use 😗 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) Mines 2.1/2lb and Ive blasted out a 3oz weight and 3 feathers after mackerel. Mines a cheap sub £50 carp rod, its a little bit floppy as its cheap, but ive abused the hell out of it over the years. I'll probably get a new one when I get a car, as its a bit expensive for a 3 hour round trip to Chesil beach in the xtrail Edited April 11, 2020 by strimmer_13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 To the OP.... For any type of lure fishing you need a rod with a bit of tip action, so basically a rod designed for lure fishing. Sold all my lure fishing tackle years ago and have been out of the loop so can't recommend any rods in particular, but Shimano used to do some great lure rods. I'm sure there are specialist sea fishing lure rods available,,,, so might be best to go in that direction 😉 If you can't get a definitive answer on here, perhaps join an angling forum ? Sorry can't help more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I use two cheap second hand carp rods that I *** off ebay for a tenner for spinning off the rocks. They work fine. Probably the heaviest I have loaded them with is 2oz but they would take more. I have normal spinning reels on them loaded with 20lb braid and they cast a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Merkel Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I use an old John Wilson masterline pike rod 2 3/4 lbs test curve, it came with a fractured tip which I cut off, it shortened the rod to 10 1/2 feet. I re rung it and matched to to a penn spinfisher 5500LC this set up cast to the horizon when the mackeral are in with a 2oz bomb and really turns heads with a full string, most of the time I am chasing bass with redgills or tsunami sandeels and it performs great. Go for the carp rod there are a lot of bargains out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Use a 2.25 tc shimano solstace carp rod for salmon,,regularly chucking 60/80 even 100 gram weights on the river moy worm fishing,,,have a 3lb Tc find it way to stiff for anything bought off ebay as I wanted the reel that was on it,,,,all my salmon gear is ex carp off the bay,,,Carp men like new shiny stuff every year,,and let's face it they cast out put in on a rod rest they never abuse any tackle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Thanks very much folks, will keep you posted ! still not sure between carp or lure rod, but will be ordering a shimano saragosa 6000, reel, tired of stripping gears on the cheaper stuff, the 2yr old aernos 5000 is still going..... just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Should have piped up earlier! I'd definitely look at a dedicated spinning rod. Lumping a lure out is all very well, but you'll get more feel out of a proper rod. Plenty of options to choose from. 10ft Nomura Kanji would definitely be worth a look at. Uncomplicated rods, but will give you more finesse than an an ox-cart of a carp rod! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nomura-Kanji-Lure-Rod-Sizes/dp/B00OBQBOX6?th=1&psc=1 Or for a bit more money (shop around though!) there's the Penn Rampage II Bass https://www.anglingactive.co.uk/penn-rampage-ii-bass-rod.html I have a couple of Rampage II boat rods and they're great rods. What's nice about the Bass rod is a good long handle that gives a lot extra pivoting and thus power in the cast. Also come in a cordura tube, which is a nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/penn-rampage-10-bass-spin-2037.html#SID=34 for the 10' at a decent price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/penn-rampage-10-bass-spin-2037.html#SID=34 for the 10' at a decent price https://maximus-rods.com/catalog/spinningovie_udilishcha/high-energy-z/ Well ive gone for one of these bad boys 10ft coupled with the shimano 6000.. hoping it will last as long as the last one..probably see me out..😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, islandgun said: https://maximus-rods.com/catalog/spinningovie_udilishcha/high-energy-z/ Well ive gone for one of these bad boys 10ft coupled with the shimano 6000.. hoping it will last as long as the last one..probably see me out..😉 perfect. Although, I secretly hate you as I'm now looking at new lure rods. Can't even use it! I've got a fin nor 4-8lb class boat rod sitting waiting to be christened too. Cursed lockdown! Edited April 12, 2020 by chrisjpainter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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