Hello,
I'm looking for a suggestions on a suitable rod for spinning/feathers form a pier. I'll be fishing the lower deck of a pier so casting can be a little restricted, I'm therefore thinking of something around 8ft. My question is do I need to go for heavy spin rod, in order to winch up fish without risking smashing the rod. Looking around the internet, it's often recommend using a drop net, but is that really practical/necessary for mackerel? I'm looking for something 4-piece. One rod I've looked at is the Shimano STC Monster 8ft, rated to 28-110g. It a bit on the pricey side and sounds could like it could land anything, but would it overkill? As I say my main concern being able to land fish without risking smashing the rod. Any suggestions would be very welcome
Thanks, Jon.
I'm looking for a suggestions on a suitable rod for spinning/feathers form a pier. I'll be fishing the lower deck of a pier so casting can be a little restricted, I'm therefore thinking of something around 8ft. My question is do I need to go for heavy spin rod, in order to winch up fish without risking smashing the rod. Looking around the internet, it's often recommend using a drop net, but is that really practical/necessary for mackerel? I'm looking for something 4-piece. One rod I've looked at is the Shimano STC Monster 8ft, rated to 28-110g. It a bit on the pricey side and sounds could like it could land anything, but would it overkill? As I say my main concern being able to land fish without risking smashing the rod. Any suggestions would be very welcome
Thanks, Jon.