rods for pike

would a beachcaster be too stiff for pike fishing? and would a carp rod ( 2lb test) be ok ?

I think a beach caster is a bit much to be honest with you mate, I would recomend a rod of 2.5lb tc and up.

Reason for the 2.5lb and up is the power of pike, while they don't go all day the surges that they do can be something to behold and a 2lb rod will really struggle/won't be able to turn a subsantial sized fish from snags etc., better to be prepared than under-gunned.

andy ely wrote:would a beachcaster be too stiff for pike fishing? and would a carp rod ( 2lb test) be ok ?

if you can mate go for a 3lb test it will cover most of the venues mate you dont have to spend a lot as well mate wychwood do some nice pike rods

stubbo wrote:

andy ely wrote:would a beachcaster be too stiff for pike fishing? and would a carp rod ( 2lb test) be ok ?

if you can mate go for a 3lb test it will cover most of the venues mate you dont have to spend a lot as well mate wychwood do some nice pike rods

yep and I have a pair of em, wouldn't swap em,

my mate picked a pair up at stapely boxing day sale i kidd you not a tenner each absulutly mint rods

Thinking about it, what beach caster is it you've got mate? Probably be alright with a 4-6oz one.

Hence why I asked what rating it is, and why I originaly said it might be a bit much. A 4-6 oz might well be alright for big girls. However I would still recomend the use of a carp/pike rod of 2.5-3.25lb tc myself.

ive just received my new fox warrior 3.25tc deadbait rods....there lovely.

the beachcaster is 5oz cast wieght i think will have to check .i got board fishing that big lake called the north sea

mike have you seen me on a friday / saturday night then

newie2010 wrote:ive just received my new fox warrior 3.25tc deadbait rods....there lovely.

Love getting new gear
Do us a favour and write a review on here once you have had chance to use them a bit

I use a 4lb TC spod rod for pike but that's for some pretty extreme swims. Even my 3.25lb rod is a bit much for most swims, where 3lb TCs will do.

A beachcaster will do at a push but it's by no means ideal. I'd rather use a beach rod than a spinning rod...put it that way.

no some one who used a spod rod for catfish,anyway it shattered in play[tip] he posted it up on a site and a few others had same problem?is it because there action is not for playing fish or a fluke?

I think the catfish might have had something to do with it....lol

Actually mate I have no idea but mine is a few years old and it's seen more than a handful of fish and no bother so far.

tootall wrote:

newie2010 wrote:ive just received my new fox warrior 3.25tc deadbait rods....there lovely.

Love getting new gear
Do us a favour and write a review on here once you have had chance to use them a bit

i will do, got them @ £55 a piece including pp so chuffed

nickcarpy wrote:no some one who used a spod rod for catfish,anyway it shattered in play[tip] he posted it up on a site and a few others had same problem?is it because there action is not for playing fish or a fluke?

the problem is playing a big fish on a stiff rod at close quarters where there is a sudden surge in power

That's probably how I've escaped any disasters. Mine is only a 4lb TC spod and quite forgiving at that, compared to some of the heavier models that take up to 6oz with tippier actions.

newie2010 wrote:ive just received my new fox warrior 3.25tc deadbait rods....there lovely.

Bet you can sling a decent bait and lead with them a fair way

I use the same rods for Pike that I do Carp, Nash Hooligun XS 2.75's...feel i'm at a bit of a disadvantage at times, considering gettin a 3.25 for range work...maybe even a 3.5.

I use for pike 2 RODS from Daiwa - Daiwa Seabass Exceler (3,30m ~ 12ft) 40 - 120g Casting Weight. I'm very hapy when I fishing with this tools
I use REEL from SHIMANO - Baitrunner DL 6000