Which Overhead Rod ?

[stylo]

I am after an overhead rod in the 8-10 kilo range ... Main priority is that it has to be cheap and nasty - I guess up to 70 bucks ..

It is for an overhead reel running 20lb mono. It will be a land based rod so i guess anywhere from 6'6" - 8' ft will fit the bill.

2 piece would be highly recommended, but i have not seen many 2 piece overhead rods available, especially in that length.

Can you guys recommend anything for me ?

[jimnicdusty]

hi stylo

i have a ohd70a 7' med action 1pc 4-10 kg ugly stik i use for live baiting its not a bad rod for a cheapy only $68

here is afew more

ugly stik ohd66a 6'6 med action 8-12kg 1pc $68

penn powerstick pps6601ohbm 6'6 8-10kg $49.95

pps7001ohbm 7' 8-10kg $59.95

most over heads are one peice i have found anyway

hope this helps in some way

jim

[pjbink]

Silstar make some good cheap rods, I suggest you look at their range. Second hand might be a good option too.

PS, why 6'6'' to 8' for landbased? Most overhead casting rods are at least 10'. or are you livebaiting?

[stylo]

Any reason they are mainly made as 1 piece ? I am guessing a smaller market as compared to spin sticks ?

Thanks for those model numbers mate, will go check them out. I have actually seen a fair few uglystiks that fit the bill.

Hey Billfisher, it will be for livebaiting yakkas, squid - not luring. I mention 7-8 foot because that is what I currently use in my spin gear off wharfs and landbased in general .. I don't do any beach fishing so have never used anything 8 ft or over.

Do you mind explaining why they are usually in the longer length ?? I know a lot of overheads are in the super short range for trolling and fishing off boats etc.

[pjbink]

Hey Billfisher, it will be for livebaiting yakkas, squid - not luring. I mention 7-8 foot because that is what I currently use in my spin gear off wharfs and landbased in general .. I don't do any beach fishing so have never used anything 8 ft or over.

Do you mind explaining why they are usually in the longer length ?? I know a lot of overheads are in the super short range for trolling and fishing off boats etc.

You will get much greater casting distance with a 10' + rod due to the physics involved. It also helps clearing breakers and rocks. Under 8' is fine for livebaiting for most locations as casting distance is not a priority.

PS, are you livebaiting off the ocean rocks? 20lb line is rather light if you tangle with kingies.

[stylo]

Not off the rocks, just off wharves etc. hence I only have the shorter spin rods at this stage .. I normally use 12lb where I fish and it has done the job - not too many snaggy bits to get rubbed off on.

Bought the overhead reel and it's not ever been used .. so I thought I better get a rod on it quicksmart !

I will consider a longer rod actually, but don't think it will be much use to me off the wharf. Might actually make landing fish harder. Thanks for the tips ..

[stylo]

Any more options ?

[Braidbuster]

Stylo are you trying for Jews or Kings ?

[stylo]

Stylo are you trying for Jews or Kings ?

Nothing in particular - just a general purpose rod. Have been able to take on school jew and salmon with 8kg rod so thinking any larger or should a king come round, 10kg might be my best bet.