jamesyjf Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Just heard a friend said carbon fibre rods are more likely to attract lightening under storm, so is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyt Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 didnt you see the news a couple of months ago someone got killed by lightning i think it was terrigal or somewhere near walking on a beach with a rod in the hand if you look close up on the rods they come with a warning some of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesyjf Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 WOW, that's shocking, feel really sorry for that guy. Now I will think twice to fish in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 WOW, that's shocking, feel really sorry for that guy. Now I will think twice to fish in the rain. Fishing in the rain is fine,fishing in lightning is definately out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I think any rod may attract a hit from lightening, especially if you are in a boat or on a sandy beach. The rod is usually the tallest point, hence the first thing to be hit! If there is lightening around, go home before it reaches you. Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murky Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 hmmm.... maybe this is something mythbusters should try... the foam (wetsuit material) handle would act as a insulator BUT if it has been wet by the rain you're outta luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesyjf Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 hmmm.... maybe this is something mythbusters should try... the foam (wetsuit material) handle would act as a insulator BUT if it has been wet by the rain you're outta luck! I like your idea, but this task maybe too easy for the mythbusters to carry out an experiment. While on the topic, is graphite or not really matter - in terms of rod material? If it's wet, it's gonna be conductive anyway, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Graphite (carbon) fibers Carbon fibers are filamentary forms of carbon, with a fiber diameter normally in the 6–10-micrometer range. The product is offered in the form of yarns or tows containing from 1000 to 500,000 filaments per strand. The fibers offer a unique combination of properties. They are flexible, lightweight, thermally and to a large extent chemically inert, and are good thermal and electrical conductors In their high-performance varieties, carbon fibers are very strong and can be extremely stiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottyscotty Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 salt water aids conductivity too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 And here I was yesterday out on Middle Harbour fishing in a storm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 And here I was yesterday out on Middle Harbour fishing in a storm Geez Paul..be careful in electrical storms mate. Would hate to have to change your handle to rZAP! Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 didnt you see the news a couple of months ago someone got killed by lightning i think it was terrigal or somewhere near walking on a beach with a rod in the hand if you look close up on the rods they come with a warning some of them You referring to this mate ? http://fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=26544 If you are, it was the two blokes with rods that got away and the poor woman in the middle, without a rod, that got struck fatally. Wierd that it was not the highest point that was struck in this situation, but none the less, yo won't see me holding a graphite rod (or any rod) pointed in the sky during a storm. Best to head indoors ! But yes, graphite conducts elec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 ill be struck by lightning before i catch a 20kg jew, or even a legal kingfish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 ill be struck by lightning before i catch a 20kg jew, or even a legal kingfish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will get your elusive fish soon enough Caine ,keep at it and target what you wish for. Cheers Stewy CAN ONE OF YOU KINGY MASTERS TAKE cAINES OUT AND GET THE MONKEY OFF HIS BACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottyscotty Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 http://www.innovatorrods.com/rod-insurance-open.htm warning from nitro rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double pluggers Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 And here I was yesterday out on Middle Harbour fishing in a storm g-day all if your boat is a tinnie the rod is the least of your problems . a bloke was fried in his on the hacking about two tears ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I would of been stuffed either way then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I would of been stuffed either way then tinnie is still safer than a rubber ducky in a storm ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce the Postie Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Me and my mates have always called our carbon fibre rods lighting rods , first sign off any storm activity electrical or otherwise and they get put away quick smart !!!!!!! Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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