Would the TU-70 be good for freshwater lake fishing? Bass, Pike, Gar, Sturgeon, Musky etc.?
1163664
ABSOLUTELY!!! Its strong and light...i use my 15 footer for saltwater exclusively...but I don't see any reason why the shorter versions cannot be used for freshwater...go ahead and give it a try!
1163665
I purchased the 15 foot model and it proved to be too heavy for anything other than surf casting and then mounting it in a rod holder. I brought several rods on my week long oceanside camping trip and the two large Okunas were the least used towards the end of the trip.
1163666
I haven't used it in any of these applications, but I think it could be used for all these except for Bass. The rod may be too big for catching Bass.
1163667
I don't think so. Because it is too heavy so i can not use by my self even sea water.
1448755
yes ! although I have not as of yet attempted to shoot the Broadheads ( expensive) so I am or cannot give you a full response to their effectiveness honestly. I primarily use the target points, just for that exercise, and have not even mounted the broadheads on my bow. I am moving into the bow fishing now, so I will need some input on that process one day myself. I have seen that bow fishing when possible, it is regulated in many states, is fun and produces great results.
419296
I have a 19 qt Engal that I use for Striper fishing on the Sacramento River. I can put 10 dozen minnows in it if I need too and fish all day. I sometimes run it over night with left overs and they are still alive for fishing the following day. Excellent live well for the $. I've been running it for 2 seasons without any problems. I did put a larger bubble stone in it for more air volume.
2059934
Yes but i wouldnt buy this one for ice fishing. Any depth finder can be used for ice fishing with a little 12v battery that is the size of about 4 pieces of bread and weighs around 10 lbs. But i wouldnt use side imaging for ice fishing because you must be moving for the side imaging to work. Between 2 and 6 mph. I have one unit on my kayak and another on my bass boat and love the technology.
249937
I use mine on lake Erie trolling for walleye and steelhead, have no problem, they work great.
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...
1366929
I used the Z03 yesterday and caught 8 crappie and one cat, but the Z03, as good as spincasters get in my opinion, has the same constraint that all spincasters have---they don't hold much line, so they are not a good saltwater choice, where much more line is usually required than for most freshwater use.
257149
GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just started salmon fishing so I like the economy of these rods, hopefully they will be durable as well. Hope this info helps-ML
1529445
without any doubt, yes you can. in terms of one or two people there is plenty of room for both the individual or the two for both and the tackle and gear. even if you were to drop a hook or knife, unless you were to directly stab or slash at the kayak yiu won't puncture it. this thing can hold 450 pounds. so it is very safe for lake fishing. however oceans and shark fishing, probably not.but, yes is the short answer.
927870
I think you'd probably be okay. I've caught a lot of bass in the 4-5lb range and a few around 8 and I hooked into a 40"+ Tiger Muskie on a bass rig but wasn't able to boat it. Reel still works fine.
755545
great rod, put a micro spinning reel on it and have fun, I have caught large catfish , Bass and bream goes in your backpack, I have this one and a closed reel for my great nephew...he loves it.
1722800
I use the 600LC with mono for Chinook and Coho and braided for Sturgeon. In both cases it handles both lines with no problem.
1523189
Yes it is a good mobile fishing rod for lakes, creeks, or any place you see might have a bass or catfish in it. I would not use it in salt water for larger fish though. I have had no problems with it in the lakes I have fished and caught several bass, crappie, and catfish on it.
1523190
Actually I haven't used it yet. I bought it primarily to keep in my vehicle so I always have a fishing pole available as I travel the backcountry in Colorado. I can tell you that it is well made and I believe it would be fine for lake fishing. Hope this helps.
666089
not sure, sorry! We returned it because it was too long. It isn't good for fishing in a lake, I guess it is more for ocean fishing and if we ever do that...we will just have them provide the poles.
113201
I actually used them for freshwater sturgeon. I had fairly good success with them.
604073
It depends on your tank size, I have a 60 gallon freshwater tank and the pump is way to strong for the tank. Some fish shot from one side of the tank to the other and the stronger swimmers still struggled. If you have a 75 gallon it should be fine for freshwater fish.