Fishing Rods.....the Range?

[Neobliviscaris1776 1,998]

Hi Fellas,

 

Was planning to get a rod this summer and try my hand at some mackerel. Not fished before so not sure what set up is needed.

 

Any rod/reel recommendations or advice would be appreciated.

 

The homestore called the range has some pretty cheap rods...anyone seen them at all? Any good?

 

Regards Neobliviscaris

[steve66 3,649]

The range do alot of abu stuff , not sure what thete like for mackerel as i font sea fish

[Fat-Ferret 857]

You won't need anything too fancy for a bit of mackerel fishing

[Flipper_Al 1,012]

Will you be fishing from the beach or a boat....?

[Neobliviscaris1776 1,998]

Cheers fellas.

 

Planning to fish from harbour, rock edges and perhaps secluded beaches.

 

Neobliviscaris

[Arry 23,449]

If you want to float fish or use spinners then a 9 to 10 foot spinning rod 10 to 60 gm casting weight (could also be used for spinning for Bass) with spinning reel,. If you want to use Mackerel feathers then a fixed spool beach caster 4 to 6 oz casting with a large fixed spool reel loaded with 18 lb line and shock leader say 45 lb or 50 lb. Good luck.

 

Cheers Arry

[Flipper_Al 1,012]

Off the beach i use my 4.5lb TC spod rod with 20lb braid, and a 50lb braided shock leader

[Neobliviscaris1776 1,998]

Thanks for the info. I'm going do some research on that.

 

Regards Neobliviscaris

[ollieollie 766]

Shakespeare rods are excellent for the money

[Neobliviscaris1776 1,998]

Cheers

[terryd 8,780]

yes like ollie said they are good value. I picked up an old Odessa bass rod for 30 quid off ebay. Its still my favourite now. 2-4oz so just right for what I need which is lobbing a big old clam out. Never tried mackerel fishing but I intend to this year. You don't need to spend a fortune but personal I hate a floppy rod lol

 

[South hams hunter 8,938]

For mackerel any rod and reel will do. It depends more on where and how

[mattyg 1,862]

Get in NEWKID's ear, he will put you on the money where tackle and location is concerned!

Matt

[terryd 8,780]

or better still get one the back of his kayak

[ollieollie 766]

Get yourself a copy of the river cottage handbook of fishing, its not written by Hugh fearnly do da, but one of his fishing mates who knows his stuff. Its a good reference book and its not a tackle tarts view on fishing either!