[NewquayAngler]

Hi all,

I am looking to get a new/secondhand Bass Rod, but I wanted to ask some advice.

I mainly fish in the surf on clean sandy beaches on the north cornwall coast using bait for Bass, however this year I'd like the ability to be able to switch mid session using the same rod, to some soft lures, (Mainly Senkos, Savage Gear Eels, and RedGill Evos- all of which are reasonable light at 10g-25g)

I'm new to lure fishing but my current Bass rod (Bought at a boot sale years ago/ unbranded custom build- 11ft ) seems too soft to be able to switch during a session.

Do any of you out there have a Bass rod that you use as a dual purpose? (bait and lure)

My budget is in 50 quid tops, and so far I cant decide whether is would be best to go for a heavy spinning rod, or a 2-4oz Bass rod.

so far ive looked at the following Bass rods in my price range:

Shakespeare MPV 10ft 2-4oz (the sales blurb for this rod says it will suit both bait and spin.....)
Daiwa D seabass 11ft 6 2-40z
Fox Warrior Bass 11ft6 2-4oz

Or would i be better going for a heavier Spinning rod? as when i fish using bait I never need to cast far, but I do like to use a 3-4oz lead...

Like the following:

Penn Powerstix Pro Bass Spin 1-3oz 10ft

I use a fixed spool reel so i can always switch out the spools for lighter line /Braid if necessary for spining.

Any help with the above appreciated

Thanks in advance guys

Newquay Angler

 

[meanstreak]

I've just bought a pair of carp spod rods that I'm going to use for the bass this summer, much cheaper than sea rods as only £35 each, stiff enough to cast 3-5oz, will also be using them for mackerel with a few feathers plus a heavy dexter wedge in case there is anything bigger lurking, the guides are stainless so shouldn't rust, if they do I'll re ring them with minimas, lots of people use carp rods so why not,plus they are ringed for fixed spool, most bass rods aren't,

 

[lipslicker]

Hi all,

I am looking to get a new/secondhand Bass Rod, but I wanted to ask some advice.

I mainly fish in the surf on clean sandy beaches on the north cornwall coast using bait for Bass, however this year I'd like the ability to be able to switch mid session using the same rod, to some soft lures, (Mainly Senkos, Savage Gear Eels, and RedGill Evos- all of which are reasonable light at 10g-25g)

I'm new to lure fishing but my current Bass rod (Bought at a boot sale years ago/ unbranded custom build- 11ft ) seems too soft to be able to switch during a session.

Do any of you out there have a Bass rod that you use as a dual purpose? (bait and lure)

My budget is in 50 quid tops, and so far I cant decide whether is would be best to go for a heavy spinning rod, or a 2-4oz Bass rod.

so far ive looked at the following Bass rods in my price range:

Shakespeare MPV 10ft 2-4oz (the sales blurb for this rod says it will suit both bait and spin.....)
Daiwa D seabass 11ft 6 2-40z
Fox Warrior Bass 11ft6 2-4oz

Or would i be better going for a heavier Spinning rod? as when i fish using bait I never need to cast far, but I do like to use a 3-4oz lead...

Like the following:

Penn Powerstix Pro Bass Spin 1-3oz 10ft

I use a fixed spool reel so i can always switch out the spools for lighter line /Braid if necessary for spining.

Any help with the above appreciated

Thanks in advance guys

Newquay Angler

Hi there,
The only way you are going to get a rod that does both is if you modify your lure fishing. A rod that casts small sinkers and bait is not going to cast softs.
One way you can get round this is to find a parabolic bass rod 1-4oz (or thereabouts) and then fish your softs weightless, in a Carolina/Texas style, or behind a bouncy ball (depending on whether your aim is for depth or surface work).
As previous has mentioned, a carp rod might be the way to go?
Back in the day, many used to use carp rods for casting needles out, as they do on the east coast, US. You might have to modify the tip for that (trim, and re. attach tip ring shorter?)
Only other way is to get a lure rod rated to, say, 50g, and fish live and jelly worms Carolina/running ledger style with a 0.5-1 oz drilled ball lead.
I sometimes do this with my 11' lure rod, but I am careful. The beach is totally clean and I am just tossing it into gulleys when using lug, etc., and freelining it down with currents. Obviously not suitable if your intention is grip leads/peeler.
Good luck.