rod and reel question

At the suggestion of various members and given the magazines will run a mile from criticising a piece of kit, here is your chance to tell us what you really think about a rod, reel, line, lure... keep it legal please!

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chrisoc96
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rod and reel question

#1 Post by chrisoc96 »

hi ive a penn senator and a shimano ax boat 21011 just wondering has anyone fished with these or any exprience wondering would they hold blue shark?
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JimC
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Re: rod and reel question

#2 Post by JimC »

Which Senator is it and what size: 3/0= 113h, 6/0?
What rating is on the rod - 12lb class, 20lb, 30lb etc?

By the sounds of it you will have no problem but it is best to get the models or post pictures.
chrisoc96
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Location: kinsale/midleton , co cork

Re: rod and reel question

#3 Post by chrisoc96 »

the reel is 4/0 and it doesnt say it anywhere on the rod
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Re: rod and reel question

#4 Post by JimC »

The reel will do fine. If the reel matches the rod then the rod will be plenty strong if not a broom handle.
I use a 12/20lb with a Penn 535 or Calcutta 700 for blue shark fishing and it works out grand.
Might be a safer bet to have a 20/30 class rod. Yours could be that anyway.

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