Does length matter [Archive] - World Sea Fishing Forums

The Professor

28-01-2004, 21:55

Anyone tried these 16ft 4 in Shakespear rods yet.How did you get on.Supposed to be only good up to 4oz weights although bigger are claimed.

macky1

28-01-2004, 23:41

i havent tried the new versions

but i tried the old k2's and to be honest was not impressed

found them to floppy and un-stable in the wind

but hey....thats my opinion plenty of them sold so cant be all bad.

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Manx Fisher

29-01-2004, 13:05

Nope, havent tried them myself, but my understanding is that they are best used with fixed spools loaded with light line for long distance casting.  

I s'pose you have to ask yourself, do you want/need to cast long distances, and do you fish over clean ground ?

For me, answer to both questions in NO, so I wont be buying one

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The Professor

12-02-2004, 21:57

What I want is to cast the same distance but easier as the years are catching up on me.

seaangler

07-03-2004, 19:13

I tried the 16ft plus the other day at the local tackle shop.  This Shakey K2 is definately rung for a fixed spool and I think it balances nicely with the shakey powerplay.  For a non-caster using a over head thump a good distance is achieved.  I tried a gentle fishing pendulum as I've not bought the rod and it seems to handle it quiet well but I would be cautious to give it a good wack.  The rod is rated upto 8oz and I feel this is OTT (Over The Top) but I may consider buying one if I required a reasonable distance but had restrictions on casting such as piers and busy beach - not the I often fish place that are crowded.