Comparing 2 spinning rods.

Member Joined: Nov 20, 2009 Posts: 8

Had a look at 2 spinning rods today, both Shimano and both rated to chuck 20 to 50gms. One was 2.7m and one 2.4m, the 2.7 having a stiffer blank. Is it fair to say they will both chuch similar weights similar distances, the extra length making up for the extra stiffness, or are they both going to fish in a completely different manner ? confused

Any other information on spinning rod actions and how they are rated would be appreciated.

Thanks

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:14 am

Personally I have used an Abu uptider for years for spinning. This gives me the added advantage that I can swap over to casting a light sinker should I so desire. I think it cost me about £30 at the time (10 years ago) probably a tad dearer now.

Member Joined: Nov 20, 2009 Posts: 8

Maybe should have said I'm looking at spinning from the shore/rocks.

Don't want to end up with something that is too stiff to throw 15 to 20 gm lures, but too soft to pull in a decent bass or bream. My only previous experience is really trailing lines off the back of a boat so all this progressive action/tip action/ fast action jargon is a bit of a foreign language.

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:19 pm

Shakespeare do a good 2 piece spinning rod called Quartzlite Spin Casts 10 to 50grms total length is 3 meters. This is the rod I used fishing the Esk and caught my first Salmon a 10lber

Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:59 pm

Nice salmon rabbit winking

Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:57 am

I think the stiffer rods are better for fishing plugs and lures where the movement of the rod gives the swimming action. If you try do do the same with a soft through action rod the action is cushioned by the rod and does not reach the lure (the yanks call them jerkbaits for obvious reasons).