poles vs rod

[RX3-BOi]

hey guys



just wanna no which is better? i've got a rod at the moment and wanna know if its worth buying one of those big squid poles



cheers pat.

[Mr_Willy]

Ive never seen these poles - ive seen them advertised in catalogues but never seen them used - i wanna see one just to see how they work.........

I always use rods, or handlines in a boat.....

[Guest]

first time squid fishing this weekend, i was wondering what wight rods you would need?

ive got a vast veriety from ultra light bream gear to stong surf gear for gummies.

what size rids and what lines size to use?

[Jazman]

For casting prawn style jigs from piers I like a light, long rod paired with a threadline with 6-10lb mono.

For baited jigs a heavier outfit, 10-12 lb mono.

Longer rods help absorb the 'pumping' of hooked squid, and also help lifting up on high piers!

Jaz

[Mr_Willy]

All my rods are done in 15lb mono - i just use my river rods - no really specialised rods..........Sometimes bring out my 10ft light surf rod for extra casting distance when using tommies!

[RX3-BOi]

mr willy come down to melb every old ###### has a squid pole. thats how they got there nick name"######". i use a rod find these poles to hard to use as rods are easier

[Guest]

hehe yea gotta love the ######

cool sounds like im all ready up for my first squid trip.. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

hrrmm, where to go, i like in the inner west willing to travel anywhere west all the way to lorn.. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[MrEs]

ahh thats better, i actually confirmed my registration hehe

[RX3-BOi]

welcome to the forums dude

[glen]

hey guys, please don't use this term "######" because people may find it offensive. thanks guys <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



cheers, glen

[aok47]

Mr Es,



"westerly" landbased locations that spring to mind immediately would have to be Queenscliff and Lorne piers.



Welcome to squidfish <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



AK

[MrEs]

thanks guys.. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

nps glen, even though im of that ethnicity your right it can definatly offend.

either queenscliff, or if im game flinders.. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ill let u know how i go

[old and rusty]

a rod,

[cheech]

I used to use a couple of surf rods though have now swithed to the poles, can't beat the price of around $40 no reel required great when used with a float and silver whiting,and the are easy to transport.



Give em a go.