savit Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Are they good for casting lures besides jigging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amkr Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 rubbish for casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) I was leant one from a local tackle store to try on kings, unfortunately mid winter when there were no kings about, anyway tried it on a few other things before the store asked for it back!!! To me it was ok but I never bought one as Im more than happy with the gear I already have. Theres a few of similar types rods now on the market if you want one that doesn't look like a K-mart kids rod!!! Heres my daughter with one we played with. Jon Edited October 5, 2016 by JonD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 To me it was ok but I never bought one as Im more than happy with the gear I already have. Theres a few of similar types rods now on the market if you want one that doesn't look like a K-mart kids rod!!! Jon Jon, it looks like you have not seen yet gomoku t-shirts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recurve Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Are they good for casting lures besides jigging? They are good for casting micro jigs but no good for plastics. Never tried with bait. Better rods for bait fishing in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 They are good for casting micro jigs but no good for plastics. Thanks, recurve. Did you mean that they are good for casting metals or just micro jigs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amkr Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I've used mine for throwing a halco twisty around, it's not going to explode on you but it's really not built for any kind of distance. As for bait fishing, I bottom bash for flathead with it No doubt there's better gear but I've found it works well and is still quite sensitive to flathead taps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I think it makes sense, as rod has different action due to different purpose (jigging). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recurve Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thanks, recurve. Did you mean that they are good for casting metals or just micro jigs? I have only cast Micro Jigs and it gets a decent distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I have only cast Micro Jigs and it gets a decent distance.Thank you, recurve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerFisher Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 They are incredibly powerful rods.There is a video on you tube of pe 1-3 rod lifting 15kg of dumb bells. They can be used for bait. Especially bottom bashing. The only complain i have is the top guide is to small when connecting braid too leader directly and the knot gets stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recurve Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 They are incredibly powerful rods. There is a video on you tube of pe 1-3 rod lifting 15kg of dumb bells. They can be used for bait. Especially bottom bashing. The only complain i have is the top guide is to small when connecting braid too leader directly and the knot gets stuck. Use an FJ Knot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 That may be a FG Knot Recurve. That's what I use on my Gomoku, but only in realitive light leaders. Under 15 kg, just haven't tried them on heavier leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recurve Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 That may be a FG Knot Recurve. That's what I use on my Gomoku, but only in realitive light leaders. Under 15 kg, just haven't tried them on heavier leaders. Yes FG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 anyone got any update on the long term use of the rods? A local shop has them on sale atm, and I was thinking that a blue one migh look good in boat with an LT40/60 reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) 48 minutes ago, antonywardle said: anyone got any update on the long term use of the rods? A local shop has them on sale atm, and I was thinking that a blue one migh look good in boat with an LT40/60 reel Like anything if you look after it and wash it down it should last years, most of the components are made from longer lasting materials than rods of old. I use a solution of saltaway on all my gear including my boat and engine. If you really want something to stay as new use a uv protector spray too, but lets face it they are cheap and not what you might call an investment. Im seeing plenty on boats this season being used by the kingfish chasers around Montague island. jon Edited January 9, 2017 by JonD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks. I went and bought one. Pick it up tomorrow. This online shopping can make it too easy sometimes to go nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I have used mine a lot for Squid and flicking micro jigs, goes well. i pretty much bought it for micro but have tried bait, metals, SP and squid jigs. i have the Red one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I have the gomoku black Rod running 40lb and think it's great for the average king. However, have been smoked too many times for my liking by bigger kings so I only fish heavy gear until I land that hoodlum this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhanz Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Getting the dust off this thread. Heading out this weekend targetting some kingies and other pelagics near south west rocks. Thinking about pairing one of these with my abu garcia promax60. Would u reccomend? Mainly using with jigs and stickbaits. Hows the casting even though there pretty short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recurve Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I use it to cast at the break wall from the boat and jig plastics or micro jigs back. You don't need to cast far for Kings as usually no problem getting your boat right above them. Caught many Kings directly below the boat. The action they put on the plastic is deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 What reel are you using on this? Still haven't bought one yet for my blue rod. I put a small 4000 on it because I have one lying around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recurve Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 On 1/27/2017 at 7:17 AM, antonywardle said: What reel are you using on this? Still haven't bought one yet for my blue rod. I put a small 4000 on it because I have one lying around I used a Ci4 4000 for a while but recently went to th enew FJ Stradic 5000. Big handle, solid reel and feels nicer to jig with. Price checked websites and took price to BCF to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I ended up putting a Fin Nor lt40 on it, loaded with 8 lb line and a size 8 hook Managed to land myself a massive 28cm garfish the combo handled it with ease! ahahahhaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1325 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 one of my mates uses a green one for squid and snapper and he loves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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