Rod class
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LiamNE
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Most lads tend to opt for the 20-30lb going by what I have seen on chartered boats.
I only get out on the boat a dozen times a year tops but I prefer a lighter rod for more enjoyment - hard work mind!
I don’t think theres any right or wrong answer to the questions really…although I would personally say anything over 20-30lb is OTT for the north east.
I only get out on the boat a dozen times a year tops but I prefer a lighter rod for more enjoyment - hard work mind!
I don’t think theres any right or wrong answer to the questions really…although I would personally say anything over 20-30lb is OTT for the north east.
late reply dunc here
my thought are similar to liams,BUT i am told that some of the 30/50 and even 50 modern and expensive rods give a decent action especially if they are longer ie 7ft 6 plus.i do see people bringing two rods with them which for me is aint the wisest idea on a charter boat
paul.longstaff
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fladen maxximus solid carbon blue 20-60 excelent all rounder for wreck and ground fishing.
The Great Wallsendo
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12-20lb for me
Everyone will be different
Everyone will be different
paul.longstaff
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also use the 20-40 for shadding.
andyco
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Cheers for all the replies lads. Those fladen blues are very tempting, but didn't want to go too wild yet! The penn rods do look nice as well, but after trailing through loads of websites and reading reviews, I've found a site that had the 20/30 ugly stik for £42 and the TLD 15 for £110, so I've gone with that pair for £152 
Cheers for all the replies lads. Those fladen blues are very tempting, but didn't want to go too wild yet! The penn rods do look nice as well, but after trailing through loads of websites and reading reviews, I've found a site that had the 20/30 ugly stik for £42 and the TLD 15 for £110, so I've gone with that pair for £152
The rod class and reel is not too relevant.
Its not the rod or the reel that hooks you a fish. Its also not the rod or reel that loses you the fish.
Any reasonable sized rod or reel will do on a boat...the rest is totally up to your preference...some enjoy the bounce of a soft rod, some enjoy the power of a stiff one...some like lever drags...some like level winds....some like fixed spool....some like 2-gears...whatever
much more important (and usually cheaper) is the choice of line, sinkers, lures, svivels, bait, hook size etc.
andyco
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line: as little boyant as possible. Avoid mono and use braid. I use 40lb braid. Use the cheap bloke on EBAY (Dyneema or so)
rigs: matter of taste, season, depth etc. Different days, different tactics work...watch the others on board
lead: dont be shy to use heavy sinkers in deep waters. A 1lb lead can be necessary to get a good connection and fast sink. You want your line as vertical as possible.
most common mistake is using boyant thick mono main line with big boyant bait on it (e.g. mackerel flappers) and then an 8oz weight. Once it is down at the wreck, they pull it 50 m behind the boat in 45 degrees angle...will get snagged to the wreck and/or tangled to others
andyco
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quality mate, thanks very much
