Spinning rod length?

saflyfish

New member
Im going to be doing some light saltwater spinning (6g - 27g)
Spinning rods are mainly 2pc and length is either 7ft or 8ft.

Which is best to get,the 7ft or the 8ft?

TIA
 

Ben REINERS

Sealiner
Staff member
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.
 

saflyfish

New member
What is the general consensus on Okuma rods & reels?They seem to get good reviews on the net but who knows about here in SA
And the pricing is very competitive
 

jonathanw

Member
What is the general consensus on Okuma rods & reels?They seem to get good reviews on the net but who knows about here in SA
And the pricing is very competitive
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
 

Ben REINERS

Sealiner
Staff member
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
 
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