bigpat Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hey peoples, I've fished for blackfish for 10 or so years down in East Gippsland, and for most of the time have used a 10ft glass rod, 4-8kg (Wilson I think...) It was $110 14 years ago, which was big $$$$ for me at 17 yo. The old girl has has caught me plenty of fish, but after reading an article, earlier this year, I blindly bought another rod that the author recommended: Shakespeare Agility, 10'6", 1-4kg, light action. Fantastically light to hold (being graphite)with nice cork grips. Since then, I haven't had a chance to fish with it, but it does seem VERY soft, which is a little disconcerting to me. Does anyone here use one, or have any knowledge of them? Is it going to break with a decent fish on the other end???? Have I done the right thing, or should the old stick come out to play..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hatte Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Its what i use i the rivers mate, there fantastic!!! Nice and light but still strong enough to bring those bronzies to the side of the boat. Had Troubles fishing bridge pylons in the Georges River, just got a little bit to much flex to turn a good fish quickly but fishing from a boat or shore they are great and very well priced. I think you will like it. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Its what i use i the rivers mate, there fantastic!!! Nice and light but still strong enough to bring those bronzies to the side of the boat. Had Troubles fishing bridge pylons in the Georges River, just got a little bit to much flex to turn a good fish quickly but fishing from a boat or shore they are great and very well priced. I think you will like it. Mick +1 to what Bloopin said bigpat not that I'm into blackfish rods.... Thanks for the thumbs up on the Agility Mick What lengths do they come in mate? I have a couple of good centre pin reels that I've had for years and have had Shakespeare Agilty rods recommended to me quite a few times before when I was looking for a softer all purpose rod... Roberta recommended the Agilitys too from memory.. I wouldn't mind fishing back in close for blackfish now and then with deep water behind me and have a couple of jew rods out at the same time.. Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hatte Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 +1 to what Bloopin said bigpat not that I'm into blackfish rods.... Thanks for the thumbs up on the Agility Mick What lengths do they come in mate? I have a couple of good centre pin reels that I've had for years and have had Shakespeare Agilty rods recommended to me quite a few times before when I was looking for a softer all purpose rod... Roberta recommended the Agilitys too from memory.. I wouldn't mind fishing back in close for blackfish now and then with deep water behind me and have a couple of jew rods out at the same time.. Cheers jewgaffer Let me know when up your for a blackfish, more then happy to join you. Mate id love to send a couple small blackfish out as livies for jew, the boys that fish for them up Nambucca way swear by them.... Plenty of good areas in the Georges we could try, Nearly all the top spots i was fishing for jew last year also are pretty good area's for blackfish.... Not sure what what lenghts they come in but mine is the 10'6", when im fishing in a tricky area i step up to a catana rod 3.2m 3-5kg, Still has a beaut light action but stronger butt section to turn them if needed. Keep in touch for a fish, i know musty is keen for a blackie sesson too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Let me know when up your for a blackfish, more then happy to join you. Mate id love to send a couple small blackfish out as livies for jew, the boys that fish for them up Nambucca way swear by them.... Plenty of good areas in the Georges we could try, Nearly all the top spots i was fishing for jew last year also are pretty good area's for blackfish.... Not sure what what lenghts they come in but mine is the 10'6", when im fishing in a tricky area i step up to a catana rod 3.2m 3-5kg, Still has a beaut light action but stronger butt section to turn them if needed. Keep in touch for a fish, i know musty is keen for a blackie sesson too That's a helluva good idea Mick long overdue and much appreciated mate I hope you and musty can cop a good laugh tho.. I need as much help with launch and retrieve as I can as my hips are badly seized up now and I can hardly put weight on my legs but somehow can manage to forget about the aches and pains when I'm out there...I'm waiting for a new 60hp motor to be fitted and will be thumbing a ride for a little while yet.. just got to keep on plodding on for now and I'll probably finish up at Brown's in a big stessl with a life jacket on when my Greek mate gets back from Darwin anyway.. I have a BFR centrepin reel and a 7w Fenwick fly spin rod that will do a pretty job on the blackfish anyway I reckon and I always take along a couple of 9 and 10 foot rods in the side console anyway...it's hard to find a rack rod that's right on the bone these days which is most important with these soft tipped rods. Cheers mate jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpat Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Cheers for the feedback guys, you have put my mind at ease.... It should be fine for where I fish, as there isn't really anywhere for the fish to go, but open water. Be sure to post up your pics when you catch up! Cheers, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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