Can a fishing pole be to big to use?
Mar 21, 2019 08:29:28 #
I recently got into going on fishing charters and got tired of renting poles. A buddy of mine sold me his mint Tiagra 30w lrs reel for $250 because I wanted to buy a new setup under $500. When I went to the fishing shop near me to buy a new pole the guy behind the counter said that taking a reel and rod of this size to catch 20lb fish would be insane. He recommended that I buy another cheap ~$200 combo at some point in the future to do this kind of fishing and save my new setup for trolling. That seems to make sense to me however I'm too new to the sport to call out any kind of BS. What do you guys think?
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by pompusham
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by pompusham
Mar 21, 2019 08:29:55 #
Absolutely they can be too big. People get crazy with the customization of the their rods and reels for good reasons. You will have a much better day fishing using a lighter weight and easier to handle setup that is appropriate for your target fish.
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by foofoozord
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by foofoozord
Mar 21, 2019 08:30:03 #
Thanks for the reply! Is the setup I'm using ok just to use for a couple of times so I can save up enough to get another setup? Or am I better off just renting for another couple times?
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by pompusham
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by pompusham
Mar 21, 2019 08:30:11 #
Where are you fishing? What fish are you targeting and what method (trolling, casting, surf, etc.) do you plan on doing the most?
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by foofoozord
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by foofoozord
Mar 21, 2019 08:30:17 #
Where I am the fish I would be going after right now is red snapper, Halibut, and yellow tail. So I am doing a lot of deep drop fishing I think? However I plan on going after blue fin in the coming months when thay get into season.
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by pompusham
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by pompusham
Mar 21, 2019 08:30:26 #
Yea keep that thing for trolling for those bluefin. Do not use it for the rock fishing you are going to do. Go buy a seagate or something. Penn fathoms are sick too
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by Barrel-Dodger
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by Barrel-Dodger
Mar 21, 2019 08:30:34 #
Excessive? Yes. Insane? Not really. I personally wouldn't use that reel for anything under 50 lbs. You got an awesome deal! Try it out and determine for yourself if you like the action with smaller fish. It will definitely be able to handle much larger fish whenever you're ready to step it up. Throw it on a decent fight rod, and you'll have a ridiculously strong set up for sub 50lb fish. The guy behind the counter is also right, but if you aren't in a rush to spend more money, what you have now will be fine. Definitely invest in another set up for smaller fish when you get the money for it. It would be overkill.
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by tastycrust
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by tastycrust
Mar 22, 2019 07:16:28 #
Raw Dawg Ron
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
If fishing in a pond a 30W is too big! Never too big for big game! Works great trolling deep water and bottom fishning too! If a 50 pounder bites you have a special tool to reel it in! Cheep does not get it here and not a time for equipment to fail. Hailbut 100 pounds plus, discount reels fall apart! Keep fishing and you`ll have quite a collection of rod and reels made for hard work and some lite weight specials too! I do have a fly rod too, just like bigger fish
Mar 22, 2019 08:06:53 #
I would recommend saving the Tiagra for the tuna. Buy a Cal Star rod and a Penn 500 reel for the bulk of your fishing in salt water. Last time I looked, the combo would cost around $225 and would last a lifetime if you properly maintain it.
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