The Asian Squid Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Looking for a long whippy rod to catch gars, squid, yakkas etc. on wharfs and occasionally off the rocks. Budget $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44jeff Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 How long of a rod are you looking for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44jeff Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Have a look at the abu rayrex 10'6 1-5kg. Very whippy and fairly light, I use it for luderick. It should be fine off the rocks. Got mine for 100$ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Have a look at any estuary Blackfish rod. Even the cheap Jarvis Walker ones are good enough for light work. You don't need to spend big dollars. Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Asian Squid Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Thanks guys. Looking for at least 7ft and probably not too long. What kg recommendations do you have, maybe a 2-5kg or 3-6kg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 (edited) 18 hours ago, The Asian Squid said: Looking for a long whippy rod to catch gars, squid, yakkas etc. on wharfs and occasionally off the rocks. Budget $200 Go for emeraldas x Edited June 16 by faker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Asian Squid Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 probably a bit over my budget but thanks. I found a rod on orange snake website it was the atomic arrowz egi 8 foot 3 rod and its 2.5lb to 4lb, do you think it will handle the bigger fish well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 11 hours ago, The Asian Squid said: probably a bit over my budget but thanks. I found a rod on orange snake website it was the atomic arrowz egi 8 foot 3 rod and its 2.5lb to 4lb, do you think it will handle the bigger fish well? emealdax is being sold at 199 at the moment. it can handle it but you have to wash them up. Not a issue for me since i don;t fish wharves any more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhan Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 wharfs/rocks are two very distinct occassions requiring different lengths. If it's for wharves, I think less than 8ft is optimal while on rocks it's better to go for 9/10ft. Also dedicated squid rod is quite different from general rod so it's kinda hard to give the best answer here to be honest. But if you just want a rod catching baits, any 7ft-8ft general purpose rod would do you well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob81 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 If you want one rod for them all, an egi rod (Squid rod) makes sense for it. Ive used mine to land salmon & tailor, even though I shouldnt. Just use it correctly. Its light enough to take on yakkas and strong enough for most bycatches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 2 hours ago, Rob81 said: If you want one rod for them all, an egi rod (Squid rod) makes sense for it. Ive used mine to land salmon & tailor, even though I shouldnt. Just use it correctly. Its light enough to take on yakkas and strong enough for most bycatches. yea i agree, i have seen 70 cm kings taken on 30 g jigs on them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Asian Squid Posted Friday at 07:24 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 07:24 AM Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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