does this rod have a roller tip on the end, and how many lbs. can it handle. ? thanks
2046764
It does not have a roller on tip. If your fishing for big fish, this rod is not stiff enough.
2046765
No roller tip. I use it to snag fish below the dam. It's pretty robust, it's light as it can be too.
1639811
I thought the tip action was good. it was not flimsy that would cause line wraps and the bend was pretty uniform. A lot more flex than their next size up. I do prefer a little more flex for standup than this rod but I have only found it with the custom made. I brought a 90lb sail with the rod with a 30TW reel last week and thought it worked great. Biggest sail I ever caught.
1197594
I have no way to determine how much weight the rod will hold but it is sturdy.
175130
I use both the 9/0 (115) and a 12/0 on this rod. It is built very well. Solid rod for the price. The 9/0 is a bit dwarfed on this rod, you could definitely go with one size down, but for 130lb line, this rod is fine.
1843689
This rod is ultra light. It can use under 6lbs line, 1/4 oz lure. As I remember...
104307
i have never used that rod so i would not have any feedback for you. a sturdy lightweight rod with a sensitive tip should be fine.
416724
The eleven foot rod says, "Line rating 8-25 pounds." I would assume the 12-foot would be very similar. If you want to use line heavier than 25 or 30 pound test, you probably should be looking at a heavier rod.
156863
I think that rod is heavy duty. It wont bend too much if you're catching small fish . Iy wont snaps as easy on you. I got ywo of theses and prety satified
1643422
Very soft tip on this thing. I wouldn't go over 1 1/4 oz. I used 1 oz cast masters no problem with a wright and McGill 2500 saltwater reel and 20 pound Seaguar Kanzen braid.......casts a mile.
2239459
No. We have two of these rods and love them. Caught small bull sharks that were over 50 lbs without a problem. If u catch big, loosen ur drag and u will be fine.
1209733
The rod is marked as a 3/4 weight rod, but it casts well with 5 wt line, which is what I have on mine. Great rod.
1613644
Yes, It comes with the basic 2 or 3 inch rod. I changed it with a 12 inch one from LOWES. The ball on the end changes over easy. Just make sure you get the right diameter. Hope this helps.
1563625
yes these rods do have heavy actions. on the 11 foot surf rod i caught a 45 pound red drum with ease. just remember the small rods are one piece and dont break down into two pieces like the big ones do
888609
I purchased this rod and am extremely happy with it but have not tried to get the ends off. I would assume you could though.
2129238
Please ignore those that claim it is a 4/5 weight. It is indeed a 3/4 weight. I contacted the manufacturer directly and also spoke to another reputable dealer. There was a problem with mismarked rods for a time but they have always been the same rod... a 3/4 weight. Eagle Claw recommends lining it with a 4 weight line to get the desired action. I just received mine today and it is properly marked as a 3/4 weight.
800824
For sure - it is a robust rod. I use it to move a boat dock around with no bends or flexing ever.
1193992
it comes with 20lb test line but if you use a composite line 30 lb test would be fine . the rod is medoum action so it should handle up to a 40 or 50 lb fish.