6lb Class rod

[jeff]

I\'m interested in buying a 6lb class boat rod. I prefer 8ft + long rods wherever possible

Anyone got any recomendations. I\'m considering all price ranges at the moment until I can narrow the choices down.

Cheers in advance,
Jeff.

 

[LING_BASHER]

I cant help you out with a type of rod but your making a good choice getting a long light rod, i use nothing but a 12lb class rod ont he wrecks and every fish is a good fight. I use abu range of abu boat rods for the light work.

 

[sless]

shimano are doing a lot of light boat rods
ive just got a 12lb class rod
never tried it yet
but i will let you know hoiw i get on

 

[KeithB]

Ron Thompson do some really light rods - just ask Bert

 

[Les]

just seen in the new seal strangler a conoflex 6lb class rod, 8\'8\" long, looks not bad

about £130 if memory serves me right

 

[kingfisher]

try a conalon in 12 class very very soft good rod

 

[jeff]

Cheers lads......all of you.

Look forward to hearing what you think of the shimano Sless.

I have 2 x Conolons and they are pretty good. Like the sound of the conoflex. 8ft + is my preference.

I don\'t need it until next year but if I see what i feel to be the correct choice I\'ll just get it and put it away.

Thanks again,
Jeff.

 

[Charlie_Thompson]

Jeff, the Aussies seem to be well into that type of tackle, maybe posting on one of their forums might get you some info. Obviously It\'ll take the e-mail a while to get there but be patient. Good luck fella

 

[Mike.Haley]

Jeff, BFM have just done a write-up about a light rod they call a
\" Yellow Peril \" Its 8ft 3in and has two tips. I will have a look tonight and post more details.

 

[jeff]

Cheers Mike...much appreciated.

 

[Mike.Haley]

As promised Jeff.
The rod is a RO Basic PFBQ 25TB Better known as a Yellow Peril, because of its colour. It is made by Hiro in Portugal. Has 4 pieces.
Butt section 3ft, Middle section 3ft 3inch and two tips each at 2ft. total length 8ft 3inch. Price £50. Available from Harrison Advanced Rods, 201 Summers Road, Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool, L3 4BL. Tel 01517095981.
recomended for fish such as bream or small pollack. especially good for species hunts.
It is classed as a Multi Action Sensitive Boat Rod and is as light as a feather. Dont worry about feeling bites, the sensitive tip shows everything. Found to be at its best when using leads of 5oz or less.

[Edited on 24/10/2005 by Mike.Haley]