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conger from shore

#1 Post by MC »

when fishing for congers from shoe/rocks/piers would a rough ground rod and a slosh30 be enough or do you lot use heavier gear?
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#2 Post by alannelson »

MC wrote:when fishing for congers from shoe/rocks/piers would a rough ground rod and a slosh30 be enough or do you lot use heavier gear?
you can use a rock rod i prefer a boat rod just for brut force depends where your fishing for them slosh 30 will do the job for both type of rods :lol:
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#3 Post by MC »

thanks, have to give it a go
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#4 Post by fishinmidget »

yep, sloshs are fine. i would always go for the longer rod though because it gives you more control.
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#5 Post by Mr_Green »

i just use a boat rod myself..and a 525, tho im switchiong 2 my slosh 30 cause of its nice a smooth retrieve...very powerful reel
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#6 Post by jonny gilbert »

greys apollo with slosh30 30lb main line with about 30 yards of 60lb to 80lb for pullin the fish up and on the business end 150lb mono with a cox and rawle 6/0 meat hook baited with either fresh pouting or half a mac
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#7 Post by MC »

thanks lads top advice as always

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