I need 4 rods for carp fishing what guage would be for medium heavy action? I need four or them if I buy them could u cut me a deal on shipping?
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These are really good quality poles. Very sturdy. The 240 cm poles are about 8 feet long and solidly built. Should be ideal for carp.
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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.
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I purchased the model number TM66SPT 6'6" that is labeled as Medium action rod. When I tried it I can tell it's a lot lighter action than it's labeled - I would say Light or Medium-Light action at its best and Light power. You will have very hard time setting hooks with this rod if this is necessary for the fish you want to target.
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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 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... » Read More 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 « Show Less
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I have actually used this rod with 65 lb braid and successfully fished 120 fathoms (720 feet) for ehu. The rod performed great often pulling up multiple fish at once. The fish I was targeting weren't over 6lbs each and its a whole lotta work bringing um up from that depth, but the rod performed fine. Worth the money to me...hope that helps. Carl B. Maui, Hawaii
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I really don't know, because I have only used the heavy duty rods with 130 pounds line for large tunas and wahoos and these rods would most likely be too stiff for that purpose. Btw, the top part of 3 of the 4 rods I bought came unglued and the rollers no longer align with the line coming out of the reel...
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Being a 5wt rod I would go with something heavier for steelhead and salmon but wild water does make a bigger combo kit
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If you are targeting heavier fish its a great rod. I fish mine with a senator 4/0 and it does great. It does not have much play in the tip, so for fish on the lower end it is a little stiff.
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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
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All the information you want is on the web.Also it does't hurt to buy a couple of good books from Amazon.com.You may spend money on a set up for perch and other small fish but that does not mean some 10 pound carp is not going to hit your hook and break the line or rod tip.Learn to play the beast and tire it outBOB LECH
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Medium light to medium action rod rated for 10-20 lb or 15-30 lb should work great for 1/2 day or 3/4 day fishing. Tight lines.
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Though I cannot speak for other sellers, we do not currently ship our stocked Fishing Rods outside of the USA due to the high shipping costs. Sorry!
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You need to decide what breaking strain of line you are using, what kind of fishing, and what your budget is. Let me know and I will try and help you. :)
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The best answer I have is medium-light action. However my rod broke already. It caught on a tree and snapped. It is not the most flexible rod out there. For the money I will probably buy another one anyway. haha
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My rod was 7ft. / you can use up to 30lb test with good results ,if you will be mostly fishing for bass in open water , I would suggest 14lb test . hope this helps you , God Bless
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Yea I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use a low profile baitcaster on it or for saltwater, if anything I would use it in the bays going for spotted bay bass or calicos, I wouldn't bring it on a half day boat tho. t's on the heavy side of medium compared to other medium power rods I have and had in the past. fast action to extra fast I would say. I hope this helps
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MB, The rod is probably the heaviest 12' rod you will run into. Shakespear's specs on their site does not include the weight or measurement you are asking for. I will get my rod out of storage, measure and weigh it and answer later this weekend. As I said in a previous review, I would probably go for an 11' foot over the 12, in a do-over purchase. For the money you can't get a more durable rod though. I was pooped fishing with it for about 6 hours using 5 oz weights and bait in pretty heavy surf. I am 5'8", 170 lbs and in fair shape. I also own a G. Loomis 11' 1-5 oz, DeepBlue Fishing 11' 1-4 oz spinning and casting, and 10' 1-4 oz spining. These rods are effortless to fish all day but run from 200.00 to 500+ USD. The Ugly Stik was to have a bang around rod on hand to thrown in the truck and go. Look for another reply on Sunday morning. Update: I weighed this rod at 1 lb 11 oz, 24 " butt to top of reel seat. The other rods I mentioned weigh in at 1 1b +- an oz., 28-30"from butt to top of reel seats. You get what you pay for for sure. These rods are built with light graphite blanks as apposed to the composite Shakespear sticks. Good luck with your purchase.