Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: KarateKick on April 10, 2018, 08:17:31 PM
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I am looking at a Cabela's Whuppin' Stick that is on sale for $27 (40% off from $45). It's 10 foot long and rated 4-20 lbs. Do you think it'd good for bar fishing? It's an all-fibreglass rod that probably does not load well for casting spoons, but is it good for swinging a big weight out to the middle of the river?
I've seen trolling rods for about the same price, but I guess they have some properties that are not good for throwing weights.
Thank you.
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Too light IMO. From my limited experience bar fishing you need a rod that can toss a big hunk of lead. Like at least 12oz at least where I fished on the Fraser. I believe where we fished last year we were tossing 14-16oz of lead to stay on bottom.
The rod you mentioned has a medium power rating. Too light. You want something that is at least MH or H.
I would look for a used Trophy Fraser King bar rod or similar gigantic meat stick.
For comparison when I first tried bar fishing I used my 11"6 Shimano Technium which is rated MH and 12-25 line rating. It felt like it was going to snap casting those big bar weights. After that I bought 2 used bar rods off Craig's list. I don't have the specs on me but I think they are both 11 feet and something like 20-40 line rating and Heavy power.
Also you will need a big ugly spinning reel or bait casting reel loaded up with braid. I believe my reels have 50lb braid and I did not have an issue with this breaking strength.
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It very much depends where you plan to bar fish. The non tidal portion of the Fraser is completely different gear then the lower tidal section.
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KarateKick don't buy anything just yet as I am going through my gear and I have a spinning rod and I know that I have a new spinning reel somewhere and as soon as I find it I will send you pictures to see if you would like it. If you end up wanting it I will get my wife to bring me out. The cost is the same as last time, free.
Geff
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Some good info by other members! My bar fishing experience is limited to around Island 22, targeting salmon. There we needed massive meat stick rods and lead at least 12-14oz to stay on bottom, any less would get swept down the river. But makes sense that under different conditions and targeting different species a much lighter rod and gear may be adequate. Guess I learned something here too :)
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Time of year also effects tackle in the tidal section. Of course there isn't much to fish in May through July when the freshet is on excepting sturgeon and a few spots for bulls.
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KarateKick don't buy anything just yet as I am going through my gear and I have a spinning rod and I know that I have a new spinning reel somewhere and as soon as I find it I will send you pictures to see if you would like it. If you end up wanting it I will get my wife to bring me out. The cost is the same as last time, free.
Geff
Re-quoted for awesomeness....
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Re-quoted for awesomeness....
It's not the first time. Geff is one of the most kind-hearted gentlemen on the earth.
You are a great guy too Knnn!
I am also feeling excited by Aaron's offer. Every bit of help means a little more success, and it all contributes to my family's long-term survival.