Has anyone tried fishing for striped bass with this rod?
85402
I used this rod last year. Excellent rod and reel combo all around. Worked great for striped bass, bluefish, even set up the reel on a heavier rod for jigging inshore cod.
1641193
I rather find a reel for this rod. The rod is $ 200 and reel 30 bucks. Thanks guys, I apprec your help, but it was just a test. I knew the answer. I'm done with ugly sticks. They were good 30 years ago. Can't wait for warmer weather. Lol.
69762
Yes I have mine on a 10'6'' switch rod with 9wt holds lots of backing and works great landed an 18 lb. Steelhead caught last week on the Rogue River. Don, Southern Oregon.
1128063
yes.i fished for smallmouth bass in fargo n dakota. had big fun reeling them in on 6lb test.
1059977
It's a noodle tip trolling rod with a stiff lower/mid section (I have landed 30lb chinook salmon multiple times with our duo of rods). IMHO there are better rods out there for your application but you might like it...
681683
I asked my husband your question since it's actually his fish finder. He's only used it twice so far at two different sized lakes and he pointed out two things, he hasn't fished for bass (mainly trout) and he hasn't actually tried to pick up a jig 30 feet below the boat. At first he didn't think it would pick it up but he doesn't have anything to back up that theory so he couldn't say either way...sorry...
790407
I would have to say yes, especially if you use a 30 to 50# braid and a good floro leader. Happy Fishing!
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.
1700930
I use the Cedros 40clf on mine. I have put a 50 on it too. The 40 manages good sized Redfish, Stripers up to 39" and small Mahi Mahi, Lesser Amberjacks, Bonito, Albacore and Yellow Tail. I use food braid and dampen that with flurocarbon leader. Drag is the issue and line test that will not over stress the rods test weight. I believe you will be happy with the combinations.
8858
I'm using 10lb Cajun Line Mono in a 6-14lb Shimano spinning rod. works good on large fish, but I'm not at a place to surf fish.
1656433
I use my St Croix Triumph spinning rod fishing for perch out on lake erie! The rod is very senitive. You can feel the perch when they just mouth the bait.lift the rod and you have your fish.also very strong when you hook a sheephead!
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.
1059976
Like Capt Billy I use mine on downriggers for offshore king salmon and inland lake trout and kamloop fishing. 3 to 35+lb fish with up to 11" flashers and 4-6" spoons, hoochies and bait rigs work good. Not sure this is the best rod for smaller fish though.
104307
i have never used that rod so i would not have any feedback for you. a sturdy lightweight rod with a sensitive tip should be fine.
1354281
Yes. This is a feature you will find on most reeks. Regarding the Trio, I have the 30 matched with a Tarvos rod and it is my favorite combination at this moment. I usually fish for Lane, Mutton and Mangrove snapper. I recently landed a four foot Bonnethead shark with this combination. Fantastic fight!
1560175
Would not recommend it. It is really a fresh water reel. I have used mine to surf fish, not as smooth as it once was. I have caught 40 pound catfish with it.
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.