bass rod

[dave_C]

Im after a bass rod that i can also use for flattie bashing etc ive got about £100 to spend on one was looking at the sonik bass rod and was wondering if anyone has one or used one and if anyone can suggest a better rod baring in mind my budget cheers chaps.

 

[bigh]

If you're not a tackletart just get yourself a modestly priced 2.5 or 2.75 test curve carp rod. I've been using one for several years now for light fishing and it's great. Probably £30 - £40.

 

[codseeker]

the lad is a tackle tart LOL

 

[dave_C]

\ / am nee tackle tart

 

[tonyfromalnwick]

Greys Bze 2-3 oz...about £100. Nice rod and light as a feather.

 

[RossW]

I ve got one of those Greys BZE's - really nice rod. Good for spinning lures and excellent for light beach fishing. Very light.

 

[Markie1]

The Diawa Supercast Bass is a fantastic rod for flatty bashing and light beach work.

 

[glasgowdan]

One bit of advice I would give is don't get a rod that's too long, and definitely don't get a carp rod. They are floppy and bend right through the cork which takes a lot of the feel away from playing a fish, feeling for bites and casting. I used a sonik bass rod recently for a day's fishing on a blowy day. The tip was too floppy for my liking. I emailed Shaun and basically said I think the rod should be a foot shorter. An 11-11.5ft rod with a stiff low section, and a fast actioned thin diameter tip is the best way to fish light. Match it with a front drag fixed spool and 30lb braid.

For my light fihsing I generally use a Greys Sea Spin rod. It is very light to hold, fast actioned with a cork handle and a thin tip that doesn't catch the wind. It's an utter joy and at 11ft long doesn't flop over in the tripod.

There are others, but generally instead of going for a 'bass' rod, try a longer spinning rod designed for sea use. Far more bass are caught on spinning rods than the branded bass rods.

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

Shakespeare Salt Flattie - great rod at a reasonable cost

Have caught Bass, Flatties, Mackerel, Pollack, Wrasse and Dogfish on mine - very versatile...ledgering, float and spinning it does it all and for less than £40

 

[jimmy]

Shakespeare Salt Flattie - great rod at a reasonable cost

Have caught Bass, Flatties, Mackerel, Pollack, Wrasse and Dogfish on mine - very versatile...ledgering, float and spinning it does it all and for less than £40

I am with Tony on this, i use my salt flattie for (obviously) flatty bashing,float fishing,spinning and popping for bass,mint quality rod for the price,think it cost me £30