spinning combos

[craigmlormor]

Hi all, with summer looming on the horizon Im thinking of getting some spinning gear to use on the piers and eyemouth etc. I was wondering if anyone had got one of these combos you see advertised in sea angler and the like of rod, reel, line, lures, etc. they look ok to me but never seen them in the flesh.

any advice plz,

cheers.

[BestNest]

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread as I've been thinking the same....

[mac48]

I have not seen the adverts for spinning combo's but I have done a lot of spinning/ leadheading for pollack and bass and used my spinning gear for leadheading and ledgering for wrasse. The reel I now use is a shimano 4000 baitrunner and it has never let me down. The rod is a scierra 9' spinning rod and this combo has landed double figure pollack.
When I first started out I did use cheap rods and reels but the reels rarely lasted long and I lost a lot of fish because the rod didn't have the backbone to stop the fish getting into the kelp and other snags. Or the reels gears got stripped trying to haul the buggers in.
If you can, go into your local tackle shop and check the rods out. Make sure they have a bit of backbone and don't bend double when you flex them.
As for the reels buy the best quality you can afford. Shimano and Daiwa are probably the best. Some of the DAM and Wychwood reels are good too and if you can find a good one on the auction sites the old Ryobi GT 3000 etc were good value for money. Don't know much about Okuma etc but I'm sure some others will be able to give you advice on them and others. Apart from the Ryobi I would go for a minimum of 4000 size reel.
There are some big pollack and wrasse in the sea around SE Scotland particularly if you get off the beaten track. I have had most success using a leadhead and rag/jellyworm for pollack and wrasse and spinners and plugs for bass. I am fairly certain that NE England will have some good marks too it will just be a case of finding them.
The only thing I can add is that pollack and wrasse seem to be territorial and with pollack in particular, if you don't return them, a mark can be fished out very quickly and take years to repopulate.
Hope this info helps.

[kane]

I me too would like to do a bit myself so be good to see the feedback on this👀

[kane]

I have not seen the adverts for spinning combo's but I have done a lot of spinning/ leadheading for pollack and bass and used my spinning gear for leadheading and ledgering for wrasse. The reel I now use is a shimano 4000 baitrunner and it has never let me down. The rod is a scierra 9' spinning rod and this combo has landed double figure pollack.
When I first started out I did use cheap rods and reels but the reels rarely lasted long and I lost a lot of fish because the rod didn't have the backbone to stop the fish getting into the kelp and other snags. Or the reels gears got stripped trying to haul the buggers in.
If you can, go into your local tackle shop and check the rods out. Make sure they have a bit of backbone and don't bend double when you flex them.
As for the reels buy the best quality you can afford. Shimano and Daiwa are probably the best. Some of the DAM and Wychwood reels are good too and if you can find a good one on the auction sites the old Ryobi GT 3000 etc were good value for money. Don't know much about Okuma etc but I'm sure some others will be able to give you advice on them and others. Apart from the Ryobi I would go for a minimum of 4000 size reel.
There are some big pollack and wrasse in the sea around SE Scotland particularly if you get off the beaten track. I have had most success using a leadhead and rag/jellyworm for pollack and wrasse and spinners and plugs for bass. I am fairly certain that NE England will have some good marks too it will just be a case of finding them.
The only thing I can add is that pollack and wrasse seem to be territorial and with pollack in particular, if you don't return them, a mark can be fished out very quickly and take years to repopulate.
Hope this info helps.

Spot on mate good info there 😄

[over par]

Have a look at the Shimano Exage range of travel spinning rods. there's about 5 different options and tey've come down in price a fair bit over the years. I've got the 9-11ft one and used it both with an okuma baitrunner and a abu 6500, both loaded with braid. Nice solid spinning rod with a bit of poke at the bottom.

[Rocker]

Hmmm!

I'm fancying a Shimano Vengeance Monster 10ft 28-75g! Anyone tried these? Glasgow angling centre knocking them out at 45 quid!

[craigmlormor]

Couldn't ask for any more info really. Spot on that's excellent. These combos retail at around 60 quid so I might bite the bullet and pay a few quid extra for the better gear. Once again cracking advice, cheers.

[skott]

Do a lot of research on this website and others. Simply type in spinning in the search section, And 100s of threads will come up on rods, reels, lures and of course sessions. keep an eye out on the sale sections for quality gear and you can pick up some excellent bargains for peanuts.

[scratcher]

I just use the cheap carp rod I bought for "spodding" and my old baitrunner! Great sport when into decent pollack and coalies. Unless you are going to be using it a lot, I would recommend getting a cheap carp rod off ebay!

[wheres the fish?]

I use a Fox Warrior 3lb Test 12ft Carp Rod and a shimano 4000 baitrunner reel, and Whiplash Pro 30lb.

This set up will catch you anything from 8lb+ pollack, to the tinyest of mackerel and sandeel. Cant go wrong, with this rod being a quality peice of kit and retailing at 55 quid. The reel is where the money is, but i would advise getting a decent one. As cheap ones will last you a season at most.

Hope this helps.

Dean.

[codcatcher3000]

having used both a carp rod that i paid £7 quid at the car boot sale think its 2lb test curve or 2 1/2lb. and an abu ruby crest 8ft i wud prefer the spinning rod over the carp rod.the carp rod may get an extra 15-20 yds but for spinning and sport the spinning rod wins hands down. its pretty light and u can hold on to it all day nee botha . i used a baitrunner reel from aldi loaded with 12lb line + 30lb leader on one spool and 15lb line on the other. had fun with spinners for pollack /mackerel from st abbs to sunderland nee botha.

[Phil83]

you can have my old carp rod if you want craig

[wheres the fish?]

having used both a carp rod that i paid £7 quid at the car boot sale think its 2lb test curve or 2 1/2lb. and an abu ruby crest 8ft i wud prefer the spinning rod over the carp rod.the carp rod may get an extra 15-20 yds but for spinning and sport the spinning rod wins hands down. its pretty light and u can hold on to it all day nee botha . i used a baitrunner reel from aldi loaded with 12lb line + 30lb leader on one spool and 15lb line on the other. had fun with spinners for pollack /mackerel from st abbs to sunderland nee botha.

Tbh mate, some of the carp rods are lighter than the spinning rods, there comes a time when using a spinning rod you need that extra bit of power. And trust me, if i used a spinning rod for my pollock fishing none of my fish would be landed. :P

[Rocker]

Tbh mate, some of the carp rods are lighter than the spinning rods, there comes a time when using a spinning rod you need that extra bit of power. And trust me, if i used a spinning rod for my pollock fishing none of my fish would be landed. :P

Interesting! And I also prefer to fish a little "overgunned" in order to have a chance of landing a fish of a lifetime, should one come along.
that's why I've been considering the Shimano Vengeance Monster 10ft 28-75g! Seems very cheap! I can't find a lot of reviews on it though, which worries me a little! Surely a purpose built heavy spinning rod will be easier in the hand than a cheap carp rod?