Barbel Rods

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Basspro

Senior Member
Guys I've read some of the articles here and I'm worked up for more & bigger cats...

Ok now here's my dilemma: I fish a 2pce 3lb tc spod rod - just can't get to the name. Ok since I also use it for Specimen Carp I'd like to get a specific rod for barbel which I can cast with and that can cast a decent sized bait - preferably 2 piece.

I use Daiwa Jupiter z 6000 big pit reels & its never let me down so far. I don't want a cumbersome rod but something comfortable and I can use on the bank with power etc...

U guys mention Purglass, Greys-( I have 3lb tc for specimen carp), Shakespeare ugly stick etc...

Come on guys - all help is appreciated greatly.

 

 

 

 
 
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Gerhard

Sealiner
This is what I do with mine on the beach with a 2 ounce spoon

http://sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=30849&forum_id=25

Strong rod
 
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Basspro

Senior Member
Sorry I can't view the pic's - but I'll take your word for it -
Just got a price on an Ugly Stick for 430 - but its 9ft xh - 15 to 40lb max

Is that decent enough ???
 
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Basspro

Senior Member
Guys I'm gonna have a look at the rods today - what braid & breaking strain would U recommend -

I know I'm asking a lot of questions but hey U must understand - I want a big cat soon.
 
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Ryan

Sealiner
I don't do braid personally not enough stretch and the Knots fail on the strike.

Berkely big game 15lb mono.

My choice...
 
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DWB

Sealiner
Ive got 50lb spiderwire camo braid and very happy with it.

20lb berkley big game is .40mm so that is thick but will have reasonable abrasion resistance
 
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DWB

Sealiner
I must add that i dont strike profusely (But then again I am a PAP- Gooier), i just give tension and set the hooks lightly, they normally hoom themselves on the braid
 
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