What type rod to use for shore spinning for Pollock?

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Adrian · #1 Post by **Adrian** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:46 pm

Hi All,

I have a 9ft whisker spin 10 to 60 grams, with a slow action which I find good for small lures. I recently bought a heavier spinning rod 40 to 80 grams which had a faster action, anyway the top section shattered yesterday while pike fishing. I'm looking for a rod which I can use for pike fishing and shore spinning for Pollock, any suggestions? Preferably something that is capable for casting 1 or 2 oz a good distance.

Bigbill. · #2 Post by **Bigbill.** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:06 pm

Adrian.
Check out this link. Don't be put off by the shakespear name, as these rods are made by Sanger in germany. I couldn't get a match for my SKP rod so I bought a pair of these with the sanger label on them. The tips are responsive, and the kevlar butt sections have plenty of beef. Postage to UK is only £4.94, orders over £100 are free.
Hoping this helps.

Bill.
https://www.angelsport.de/cgi-bin/askar ... 2E85&2E585

Adrian · #3 Post by **Adrian** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:50 am

Bill,

Thanks for the reply, I had a look last night and the link went directly to a particular rod, I intended having a closer look today but the link has changed, which particular rod were you referring to?

By the way would a SKP for £40 be a good bargain?

Bigbill. · #4 Post by **Bigbill.** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:09 pm

Adrian,
One of the origional SKP's yes. The updated newer version is nowhere near as good.
The website is askari. http://www.askari-fishing.co.uk
I've bought quite a lot of gear of them and they are solid. Delivery is a tad slow but compared to UK prices its worth it.
https://www.angelsport.de/cgi-bin/askar ... 2E85&2E585
Its the Shakespear specialist pike rod.

Bill.

Guest · #5 Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:17 pm

Thanks again Bill.

One of the origional SKP's yes. The updated newer version is nowhere near as good.

It's a 2001 model, is this new type or old model?

Bigbill. · #6 Post by **Bigbill.** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:40 am

Adrian
I've put a photo of mine in my album.
http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... pic_id=316

They have a distinctive kevlar tape crisscrossed on blank. They are also have a totally matt finish. Blank and varnish. They are as hard to get as hens teeth and are highly desirable amongst the serious carp anglers.

Bill.