Spinning rod length?
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For up 27g or a 1oz I would opt for 9' but make sure it is a good spinning rod.
Unfortunately for 6g yes you do need a 7/8'.
I have had a Shimano crucial 7'11 baitcasting rod converted by the master Tackle-Holic into a spinning for my light surf lures & what a dream.
But will not go to heavier than say 21g on it. Then my preference is a slightly longer rod for distance as Jonathan said.
Unfortunately for 6g yes you do need a 7/8'.
I have had a Shimano crucial 7'11 baitcasting rod converted by the master Tackle-Holic into a spinning for my light surf lures & what a dream.
But will not go to heavier than say 21g on it. Then my preference is a slightly longer rod for distance as Jonathan said.
i have been using Okuma for more than 20 years now, have many many rods and reels lol, quality on most is above average to great, i would steer clear of the cheap entry level stuff that usually only lasts a few seasons, their mid to top tier stuff is great, i have some mid level reels and rods that have been going strong for 10+ years, their higher end stuff such as Tessoro/Makaira is def up there with shimano/ diawa.
Best regards
Well, this is the nice part about having forums to view opinions, likes & dislikes with respect to each angler for his/her view.
I personally stay clear of Okuma.
I've heard, read & seen to much negatives about Okuma, & not only Okuma but other brands as well according to my opinion.
One of my reasons is, I want to fish with a sense of pleasure, assurance that the rod & reel I use will not let me down be it during or after a long fight or usage.
I don't have the money for top Stellas & or Saltiga grinders, but will look for good quality models, affordability, durability & good backup service for parts.
Yes, give Okuma kudos for making some serious inroads into the tackle market in the last say 10 years, but it will remain a no no to me.
I personally stick to Shimano, Daiwa ito reels & same goes for rods ito certain brands.
Every angler will have his reasoning, be it his experience, his feel after some serious testing & trips or fact sheets, & or that feel when balanced with a rod or reel.
Anglers will never all agree on 1 brand, which makes the market so much more competitive.
And Yes, angler's opinions will always be there
I personally stay clear of Okuma.
I've heard, read & seen to much negatives about Okuma, & not only Okuma but other brands as well according to my opinion.
One of my reasons is, I want to fish with a sense of pleasure, assurance that the rod & reel I use will not let me down be it during or after a long fight or usage.
I don't have the money for top Stellas & or Saltiga grinders, but will look for good quality models, affordability, durability & good backup service for parts.
Yes, give Okuma kudos for making some serious inroads into the tackle market in the last say 10 years, but it will remain a no no to me.
I personally stick to Shimano, Daiwa ito reels & same goes for rods ito certain brands.
Every angler will have his reasoning, be it his experience, his feel after some serious testing & trips or fact sheets, & or that feel when balanced with a rod or reel.
Anglers will never all agree on 1 brand, which makes the market so much more competitive.
And Yes, angler's opinions will always be there