Spinning

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Due to the lack of baits e.t.c. I was looking to start spinning for bass e.t.c.

Can any1 suggest what i need to get started?

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:45 am

A light spinning rod to cast about 30grms 8lb to 10lb line and a selection of lures, dont forget to buy some flying C lures they work wonders. cheers keith big grin

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:14 am

how much are you looking to spend on the rod and reel??

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:42 pm

Would a carp rod of around 2 1/2 lbs test curve be any good for bass fishing?

MY carp gear hasnt been used for a while and it would save me a bundle on a new rod, if I could use it for bass work.

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:56 pm

I purchase a warbird carp rod specifically for this purpose, Cheers keith big grin

Member Joined: Oct 11, 2007 Posts: 43 Location: Herts

I got myself a Daiwa wilderness spin for the same thing. Also it comes in 6 bits and can be 9ft or 11ft.
Casts 20-60gm
Easy to transport.
I use a small inexpensive shimano reel as I expect the salt water to eventually damage it. crying

Down side is being 5/6 sections it always feels as if at least 1 section is loose. big grin

Hope to try the small 7ft shimano telescopic travel rod. Feels as if it is nice but being very light will need lighter lures. Should be fun to try. devil

Occasional Joined: Jun 29, 2008 Posts: 220

Ace-of-spads wrote:

Would a carp rod of around 2 1/2 lbs test curve be any good for bass fishing?

MY carp gear hasnt been used for a while and it would save me a bundle on a new rod, if I could use it for bass work.

Actually better than most spinning rods, which are too bloody short - the extra length helps you fish over weed and rocks a lot better. They can be a bit heavy for the likes of Mackerel and Mullet (the latter because you tend to bully them in to the net too early and then lose them as they are not ready) but excellent for Bass and will handle a much wider range of lure sizes than most spinning sticks.