Can the pole take on trout and bass?
74502
Yup. Been there, done that. Those are the fish I am generally going after when I'm using this pole. Though, I haven't caught any giants either, but you'll be fine with typically sized fish.
74503
Yes they are a light weight pole but can handle some pretty good fish,I have caught some 16 inch brook trout on them,plenty of Bass and rainbow trout. the 16 inch brookies were a lot of fun on these poles.
74504
Yes, and today 4-13-14 I caught about a 4 lb. catfish, so much fun with such a small pole, I also put micro reels with 12 lb. test the very fine line. I bought 2 of them, the spinning rod is my favorite. Throw it in a backpack and go for it.
1079385
This set up comes with a green 5 wt. fly line that I found to be a perfect weight for trout and bass, have never had a problem with it to this day. It is also wound well and helps avoid tangles.
1707380
I tried fishing from it. I forgot to drop anchor or tie off. I hooked what turned out to be a 5 1/2 bucket mouth bass. He took me for a long ride across the lake. He towed me until he gave out. It was a strange way to catch a fish. I didn't reel him in I reeled me over to him LOL Now I tie off to a bush.
1128061
I guess for smaller bass. I would think anything over 3 poundsay break the rod
374216
It could, but not attached to the poles unless they were low profile bait casting reels. This would also limit the amount of pole space.
64485
You can but the guides are kinda cheap so i would watch that area. After years of complaining about the cheap guides Shakespeare finally listened and introduced the Gx2 rods. However the ugly cat as far as i know (might wanna check) didnt get the new guides and other improvements. Rinse the rod out with freshwater as soon as you done. This rod doesnt have a lot of backbone so unless you fishing for smaller game i would go with something else.
1771998
Trout, pan fish and about anything else that will take a fly. I've caught up to 10 pound triploid trout so far! I personally like this rod.
1638055
Devin, I have purchased three (maybe four) of these telescoping poles to use to frighten pigeons out of dairy barns. They are really designed as a "pan fish" fishing pole and extends from four feet to the maximum of 20 feet. There is a distal ferrule for fishing line and two brass fixtures to wrap fishing line around. There are five four foot sections that extend to the 20 feet, but the only "threads" are in the butt end of the largest (and first) section of the pole. I have no idea what the "pitch" might be for these threads. The pole goes from about 1 1/2 inch in diameter to barely an 1/8th of an inch distally. It would be difficult to ever lift a four pound fish utilizing this telescoping rod as a fishing pole, so don't know what else to tell you.......the price is right for less than $25.00 including Shipping. Scott Keniston
73639
I really don't know but I can tell you that I have caught a 12lb catfish with it and it was bent all the way. I have no complaints about the pole. I would buy another one. I hope this helps.
364631
I would say, after having seen the pole, that it would be perfectly adequate for the casual fisherman. I grew up with a dad who was an avid fisherman; this rod has everything that you need to catch fish! Hope that this helps.
285440
Not usually unless it is offered as a combo. It is a great rod for catching saltwater bait around oyster bars when you cannot throw a net. Pick up the smallest Daiwa reel you can find and put on 4 to 6lb line and you are set. Also the rod and reel combo is great for backpacking through the west. If you come across a creek catch a few grasshopper and use a small gold hook and you will have trout supper in no time. Mind the bears if you are cleaning, cooking near your camp. Good luck.
1644895
I don't think so. A pole for that reel has special notches inside. Other vendors may use different design even with the same diameter.
1161728
I use an Ugly Stick BWB1130 pole. It offers excellent strength but is flexible enough to easily feel bites while deep sea fishing.
1380780
I don't see why not. The hook is extremely sturdy and can be screwed into place as well as threaded onto the end of the pole. I've been using mine to pull down entangled grape vines from tall trees, so I'm pulling really hard on it. A boat in the water should be a breeze.
1772001
I have this rod and have caught everything from large panfish (bream, crappie) to small bass. I have also caught both fresh and saltwater trout. It all depends on what size leader and tippet you use and how much you are willing to finesse a big fish.
1832388
For sure, I took mines to Lake Powell recently and it fished great. Strong pole, very smooth reel.
532568
This rod is exceptionally sensitive at the tip, good for trout or crappie, but is strong enought to fight in an 8 lb. channel (blue) catfish, as you know they are strong fighters and I have landed many fiesty largemouth bass with it as well. I broke my first one with a hatch back door but loved the pole so much I bought another one. It will fit in a cut down piece of large diameter PVC tubing so it can be used when backpacking. A very versatile rod.