If this is a nice casting rod, then is it ok for using low profile &amp; for saltwater ? medium power ? what action ? please kindly help.
1068957
I have the spinning rod, use it with a 4000 sustain for light salt water. Great rod for the size.
1880941
Go to Shakespeare's web site and browse their fishing rods, if it's saltwater or fresh water, a couple to check are bws1100 7'0" is saltwater and spl1100 7'0" which is freshwater, I have both and like them. There are others that may be what your looking for.
1781136
It seems to do good in saltwater flats using saltwater soft baits and top water poppers. I use a 12lb test it also has a stiffer tip for fishing with heavier baits. I like the rod.
1683205
This ils a good reel for a 9 et fly rod. I have bern using ait on Atlantic salmon, small mouth bass and lake tout Wirth good success. Hope this help.
1962563
I personally wouldn't use it for surf fishing. I've casted with it for short distances but not sure how it would hold up having to cast long distances with heavy weight. The drag is not entirely adjustable so unless you are using heavy weight to keep it anchored, strong water movement has the drag clicking very often. Not to deter you from considering this reel by no means, its a great beginner reel and even though I've upgraded from it, I still use it when putting out several rods.
468766
out of the box no problems, been using it for a few years and it has been fine. I do add a light coat of oil to the rods just to keep it that way. Have you tried that?...see if that helps.
1681584
Sorry, but I don't understand your question. This rod will work for most species of big game fish you're likely to encounter in salt water within the designated line class, if that helps.
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
980125
It's a fly rod! Nice little small stream rod or even a boat rod. I really like the soft action. requires a longer stroke the the 'FAST" rods but it's smooth. Thinking about looking for a 3/4 wt
1432850
Yes it's a trolling rod. I use it on inland lakes so it will handle anything short of a sturgon.
2063763
I own this rod and wouldn't recommend it for either salmon or steelhead. The rod has a very slow action, meaning it's good for a beginner learning how to cast dry flies but isn't rigid enough to cast large/heavy flies long distances. I bought heavier line and this rod still cannot cast streamers effectively. If you're going to be nymphing at close range for kings and steelhead maybe this rod could work, but I'd get a fast action or at least a medium action if you're looking for more versatility. Personally I'd go with a switch (two-handed) rod so you can cast farther with less effort and get better drifts. Check out youtube for videos on salmon and steelhead fly fishing gear; there's a ton of information out there. Not for nothing, Wild Water makes a switch rod, too. If you buy it, post a review as I'm in the market for a switch rod myself.
1100744
I currently have a spinning reel attached to this rod. Although I have not yet tried it out, I do believe you could use a casting reel. The rod is primarily meant for deep sea fishing using trolling reels.
189748
it is a great rod for the price but might be a little much to handle for a 10 year old. I use it up in Mass to surf cast. If you decide to get it i don't think you will be dissipointed
708898
I am not using it for salt water. I don,t think in respect at the way it is built that it would perform well for a long time in salt water. But for my use it is a very good reel.
954089
I would NOT recommend this set up for that size fish! I had my hands full with fish under 5 pounds!See my review on this combo for information on the reel. The rod is great, but I would buy a stiffer one for 40 to 100 pounders. PS--where do you fish? I wanna go there! -Edog1955
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.
422496
By no means am I an expert on fly rods. This was my first one. I would say its problably a medium. It is faster/stiffer than the new one that I bought. once you get the feel for the rod, you can cast pretty far, yet also have pretty good accuracy with shorter casts as well. Its a good buy. The only negative is the lower quality of the line that comes with it, but I would buy it again.