Rod and reel choice

[gungadin]

I have found a few spots that I am able to hike to, that from studying the charts appear to be potentially quite fishy.
To get my lure out to that spot, I need to cast 4-6oz lure about 200+ feet.
I would prefer a spinning outfit, one that would hold about 200+ yards of 50lb braid. I've been looking at surf rods, but the handle seems too long. Maybe be able to cut it down?
I need to pack it in, so not overly long, I was thinking about 10- 11 ft.

I woild appreciate any advice or ideas on this subject.

 

[Dogbreath]

I need to cast 4-6oz lure about 200+ feet.

A tall order but I've been close with less weight and an ordinary 2 piece 9' Daiwa spinning rod/Shimano Stradic reel & 20# fireline.

There are all kinds of surf rods on the market the catch being that none are sold on Vancouver Island maybe you should look @ one of the US east coast surf fishing sites like http://www.stripersonline.com/

 

[tubber]

I have found a few spots that I am able to hike to, that from studying the charts appear to be potentially quite fishy.
To get my lure out to that spot, I need to cast 4-6oz lure about 200+ feet.
I would prefer a spinning outfit, one that would hold about 200+ yards of 50lb braid. I've been looking at surf rods, but the handle seems too long. Maybe be able to cut it down?
I need to pack it in, so not overly long, I was thinking about 10- 11 ft.

I woild appreciate any advice or ideas on this subject.

Google 10'6" steelhead spinning rods.
Here's one you could probably find locally.
https://alflahertys.com/product_detail.php?pc=C&uid=1797&page_num=28

I have a Penn Battle 6000 reel that is reasonably priced and decent. The 4 or 5000 may be big enough.
Between the top of Seymour Narrows and Robson Bight I would think the chinooks would be easier to catch 30 feet from shore than 200 in most places, in which case buzz bombs etc... weighing less than 4-6 ounces would be heavy enough.

 

[Fishtank]

You trying to go for halibut with 50lb braid from shore?because you can cast farther with thinner diameter line if you are trying to go for salmon

 

[TheHurtLocker]

Trophy makes a great 9' light mooching reel. This combined with a shimano curado bait caster would be ideal. I use it when I'm steelheading it's my second rod I pack with me just to chuck spoons when I want a break from the pin. It's small and light enough to pack in the back of my vest.

 

[Wondermur]

Rapala makes a 9'6" 4 piece 12-25lb travel rod. I think it is called a baja. About $120.

 

[gungadin]

There are all kinds of surf rods on the market the catch being that none are sold on Vancouver Island.

I have found some in Canada, and I have a friend who says that shortening the butt length, would not be problem, but it would leave the two pieces with different lengths.

You trying to go for halibut with 50lb braid from shore?because you can cast farther with thinner diameter line if you are trying to go for salmon

I am casting for both species, but will use only one rod, therefore it will have to do double duty. In a few of the spots I can cast from an elevated position and move down to the shoreline to play whatever I catch.

 

[Cuba Libre]

I would not shorten the rod.. best to buy a shorter rod rather than mess with it

 

[Bait Ban]

How about a 4 piece travel surf rod? Talk to Dane at The Harbour Chandler, Nanaimo...

 

[IronNoggin]

http://www.alveyusa.com/store/index...s_id=9&zenid=3e651ec69249763d61701fd3bbf0092f

Alvey Side Caster. Serious Distance with Accuracy when teamed with the right rod. Have one myself, and little can come close for what you are seeking...

Cheers,
Nog

 

[OldShoreFisherman]

I have found some in Canada, and I have a friend who says that shortening the butt length, would not be problem

Like Cuba Libre says, I wouldn't shorten the rod. It can really mess up the balance and make it very uncomfortable. I made the mistake of buying a used 10' 6" rod with a shortened butt and it was just miserable to use after a few casts because it was out of balance. I used it a couple of times and then just put it away.

A 10' or 11' steelhead spinning rod will work fine for casting from shore. If you don't want to spend a great deal of money, I'd recommend scrimping on the reel and putting any savings towards a decent rod. Even a $30 to $50 Walmart Daiwa spinning reel will handle all the braided line you're going to need.

Of course if money is no object, most of the tackle shops should be able to fit you up with an absolute dream of a spinning rod/reel combo...

LOL!

 

[eaglemaniac]

I would suggest a Richmake 9 1/2 ft Custom Steelhead Rod with a Mitchell 300 reel. But that's just me. eman

 

[Dogbreath]

http://www.alveyusa.com/store/index...s_id=9&zenid=3e651ec69249763d61701fd3bbf0092f

Alvey Side Caster. Serious Distance with Accuracy when teamed with the right rod. Have one myself, and little can come close for what you are seeking...

Cheers,
Nog

That's the original and still widely in use-price is right too!

I suppose some of the bar fishing rods might work you could probably get a spinning one for less than a hundred bucks.

 

[gungadin]

How about a 4 piece travel surf rod? Talk to Dane at The Harbour Chandler, Nanaimo...

I am heading over to the big smoke in a few weeks, I will stop off and have a look-- thanks.

http://www.alveyusa.com/store/index...s_id=9&zenid=3e651ec69249763d61701fd3bbf0092f

Alvey Side Caster. Serious Distance with Accuracy when teamed with the right rod. Have one myself, and little can come close for what you are seeking...

Cheers,
Nog

Those look most interesting, definately worth considering. Research will be done.

And if it's not right, try try again.