Recommendations for bass rod?

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teacher · #1 Post by **teacher** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:33 am

I'm in the market for a new bass rod for light beach estuary work. Something in the 1-3oz range. 11' to 12' long. For use with a multiplier

What's worth looking at in the shops?

I'm biased towards Daiwa roads.

The Anyfish Anywhere 11' estuary rod caught my eye. As did the Mike Ladle Surebass.

Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:12 am

If you're going for an 11 foot rod it might be a good idea to get a 4 piece rod. A 2 piece 11 foot rod is almost 6 foot when packed.
I have one that doesnt quite fit across the back seat of my car and which I discovered when I put a small hole in the door when I closed it one night.

Conor

teacher · #3 Post by **teacher** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:20 am

I almost always carry my 2-piece 11ft spinning rod in the car (even going to work, I never like to be caught qwithout a rod :D) so another 2-piece isn't a problem.

Unless transport is a problem, I always prefer a two piece. If I drove a limo I'd be looking for a one-piece :D

#4 Post by **Lee337** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:27 pm

I have one of the original Daiwa Supercast-X bass rods and think its great for light work, or even heavy spinning or float fishing. Bite detection is excellent and it can chuck 3onz a long way if the need arises. My only criticism is the fixed reel seat which although handy does not allow me to position the multiplier where I want it.

Lee

#5 Post by **Donagh** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:30 pm

I've a leeda pro bass riptide 2-4 oz 11'6". Its probably more a out and out light surf rod as it gives more of a bite to the hand than the tip if you know what I mean and is very light for holding for long periods. I use it for scratching and find it great fun fishing for whiting as the rod buzzs if you holding it when they bite.

Donagh

#6 Post by **BigPhil** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:32 pm

after seeing the anyfishanywhere estuary i would throughly recommend it!

#7 Post by **fish4fun** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:28 pm

Teacher

HAD a Daiwa TDPK bass until about four weeks ago when the top got snapped in half by a minibus door.

Loved it for light estuary/river work as well as light beach stugff (even if it's never seen a bass). Daiwa couldn't replace the section so invested in a Supercast Bass. Dying to get out with it but currently packing the house for move so will have to wait a couple of weeks.

Will report when it's been out.

teacher · #8 Post by **teacher** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:39 pm

Decisions, decisions ...

I like the sound of the Daiwa Supercast and the Anyfish Anywhere. I already use a 2.75lb carp rod for floating, free-lining, etc. but I think these would give me more options ... :?:

teacher · #9 Post by **teacher** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:39 pm

fish4fun wrote:Teacher

HAD a Daiwa TDPK bass until about four weeks ago when the top got snapped in half by a minibus door.

Loved it for light estuary/river work as well as light beach stugff (even if it's never seen a bass). Daiwa couldn't replace the section so invested in a Supercast Bass. Dying to get out with it but currently packing the house for move so will have to wait a couple of weeks.

Will report when it's been out.

fish4fun, that would break my heart. I've been using a TDPK13M since the beginning of time. Wasn't the TDPK bass a much lighter but similar rod :?:

Let me know how the Supercast goes.

Jonathan

#10 Post by **donal domeney** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:52 pm

I use the daiwa supercast 115 (11'-6") cast 2-4oz for a huge range of fishing, flatties in estuaries, bass (plugging, spinning and float fishing) wrasse fishing with a float and pollack fishing from the rocks and even use it gilling for pollack from the boat. This rod carries a fair bit of punch aNd will handle anything you want to target. The only time this rod is out of the my car is when I'm fishing with it.

#11 Post by **stevecrow74** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:12 pm

erm... i use a leeda quicksilver 11ft combined with a abu 6500.. very nice combination.. played many a big pollock 5-8lbs and a couple of schoolie bass on it.. very nice 8) 8) 8)

#12 Post by **hairyconger** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:14 pm

stevecrow74 wrote:erm... i use a leeda quicksilver 11ft combined with a abu 6500.. very nice combination.. played many a big pollock 5-8lbs and a couple of schoolie bass on it.. very nice 8) 8) 8)

Are the supercasts suitable for both multi and fs :?:

#13 Post by **Eoghan** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:47 am

I use both the daiwa supercast X bass and the next rod rod up from that which is a 12ft 3 piece Daiwa Bass rod, can never remember the name of it. Will do for tomorrow and post the name of it. Cost me close to €250 if memory serves me correctly but worth it. This is the best rod I have ever used. Very light and great bite detection. Also great distance if you need it when casting.

teacher · #14 Post by **teacher** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:12 am

Thanks everyone :D

#15 Post by **Lee337** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:19 am

hairyconger wrote:Are the supercasts suitable for both multi and fs :?:

Yes, they are.

Lee

#16 Post by **pete** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:30 am

I use the Penn Vengence Bass for all my light beach work and I've been very pleased with it, strikes a nice balance between lightness and the capability of throwing leads up to 5 oz. Funnily enough I haven't caught a bass on it but its tamed plenty of good sea trout.

#17 Post by **fish4fun** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:39 pm

teacher wrote:
fish4fun wrote:Teacher

HAD a Daiwa TDPK bass until about four weeks ago when the top got snapped in half by a minibus door.

Loved it for light estuary/river work as well as light beach stugff (even if it's never seen a bass). Daiwa couldn't replace the section so invested in a Supercast Bass. Dying to get out with it but currently packing the house for move so will have to wait a couple of weeks.

Will report when it's been out.

fish4fun, that would break my heart. I've been using a TDPK13M since the beginning of time. Wasn't the TDPK bass a much lighter but similar rod :?:

Let me know how the Supercast goes.

Jonathan

Had the TDPK about 9 years. Here in NE England it only usually gets used for summer flattying, heavy floating or light beach work when travelling to new venues. Used it quite a bit around Dingle last year. Lovely feel teamed with Abu 6500 on the beach or small fixed spools for flatties in the estuaries.

Will let you know how the new one goes. I'm told it's very similar to the old High Performance Bass although I've never had the pleasure of one of those.

Cheers Peter

#18 Post by **Bass Fisher** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 7:57 pm

I have a Conoflex "Barebones Bass", which I love. It is quite a soft actioned rod, but you get great enjoyment from any size of Bass, if you have been fortunate enough. Quite light as well.

#19 Post by **codfather** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:19 am

The greys BZE are superb especially the 12ft 6" one

teacher · #20 Post by **teacher** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:24 am

codfather wrote:The greys BZE are superb especially the 12ft 6" one

Are they ringed for multiplier? I like the look of the 11'9" 2-3oz.