Boat rod 12lb class

[toonboymc]

Hello all I have a Shakespeare boat rod 12 lb class is this to light to use around north east coast as I want to start going out boat fishing or do I need a stronger rod cheers boys if this is no good has anyone got one for sale pm me thanx

 

[big sid]

I use a 15lb Ugly Stik and I know of some who use even lighter rods so personally I cant see why you cant use the one you've got.
I think the only iffy bit with the light-lighter rods is when your snagged up its at this point you have to be very, very careful

 

[canman]

Absolutely fine, I use a 6-12lb rod for inshore fishing and with 30lb braid, I can get away with light leads 3-5ozs.My other rod I always take with me if there is a bit too fast a drift, is a 12-20lb, just a bit better for heavier weights and pirks, but still light enough to enjoy even small fish. With any rod, if your stuck on a wreck etc: a couple of firm strikes, and it won't budge, just wrap the line around your sleeved arm a few times, or better still, a piece of broom shank, and let the rise or drift of the boat break you free.
Hope that's of some help.

 

[toonboymc]

Absolutely fine, I use a 6-12lb rod for inshore fishing and with 30lb braid, I can get away with light leads 3-5ozs.My other rod I always take with me if there is a bit too fast a drift, is a 12-20lb, just a bit better for heavier weights and pirks, but still light enough to enjoy even small fish. With any rod, if your stuck on a wreck etc: a couple of firm strikes, and it won't budge, just wrap the line around your sleeved arm a few times, or better still, a piece of broom shank, and let the rise or drift of the boat break you free.
Hope that's of some help.

Thank you for the advice boys once again

 

[codhw]

I use fladden maximus solid carbon 10 - 20lb looks like a straw but handles like a ring masters bull whip