captin slows old outlaw Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 fishig rods and reals wat would you recermend and why for boat fishing in the solent area also line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, captin slows old outlaw said: fishig rods and reals wat would you recermend and why for boat fishing in the solent area also line Hi Pete id get two ugly sticks with a level wind reel. 12-20lb and 20-30lb Then 30lb braid. captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Hi Pete id get two ugly sticks with a level wind reel. 12-20lb and 20-30lb Then 30lb braid. why would you chouse an ugly stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, captin slows old outlaw said: why would you chouse an ugly stick Because they are relatively cheap but good quality ! captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Ugly stik GX2 are excellent quality for a cheap price 🙂 captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Another vote for the Ugly Stik GX2's 👍 captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Andy135 said: Another vote for the Ugly Stik GX2's 👍 but why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, captin slows old outlaw said: but why Don’t you read your own thread replies Pete ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Don’t you read your own thread replies Pete ? ok , i am looking for every one opion on this, you agre on the road but your recens might be deferent Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 25 minutes ago, captin slows old outlaw said: but why I like their tippy action. I like the quality the rings and fittings and I like the price 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaByte Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I've got 5 Ugly Stiks, can't fault them. Length lb SPL 1101 Lite 5'6" 4-10 BWS 1100 7'0" 10-25 GX2 Boat 1308985 7'9" 12-20 BWD 3200 - SAP 1156156 8'6" 12-30 BWS 1102-70H Big Water 7'0" 20-40 captin slows old outlaw, Saintly Fish and Andy135 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Can't say about the solent bit, but I am using Greys rods, can't fault em and very good for the money.... captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) Another vote for GX2 Ugly Stiks, I have 3, along with many many other rods, but they represent good value for money, have a nice action and reasonable build quality I have a 20-30 I use for general bottom fishing and 2 x 30-50"s I use for sharks up to around 200-250lbs. Reel wise I would recommend a level wind lever drag multi in an appropriate size such as Okuma SLX 10 or Shimano Charter Special. I have 7 Okuma SLX"s and 6 Shimano Charter Specials. Mainline wise, for general fishing I use 40lb Spectra braid. Cheap as chips and reliable. Edited October 18, 2020 by headlight captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 ugly styks seem to be the faverate . so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 They are a favourite because they are cost effective and good value for money. my main rods are zziplex UK hooks. but at £300 a pop, not many people have them. captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Saintly Fish said: They are a favourite because they are cost effective and good value for money. my main rods are zziplex UK hooks. but at £300 a pop, not many people have them. i take it you have as back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, captin slows old outlaw said: i take it you have as back up I like most anglers have many rods as back up !! 👍🏻😇 captin slows old outlaw and Dicky 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Nothing OTT for me An older suveran 20-30 with a Penn Squall 30 (IIRC) for wrecking, Newer Suveran 12-20 with a 2speed fathom15 and a recently bought Penn rampage 6-12 coupled to a Fathom 12 which is yet to see the water (got a trip booked form Weymouth on 30th for Bream and flats etc) and doesn't look like it will see any for a while yet with our lock down looming Oh and a plethora of uptide and downtide rods and reels which I use regularly in the Bristol Channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 2 Team Daiwa 4-10oz uptiders (best uptiders ever made) with Saltist 30s for uptiding (Bargain too good to miss is use slosh 30 before) Shimano Twin Power 12-20lb and TLD5 for reefing (cost me £40 the pair) old gear but lovely gear 🙂 other than that is shark gear. Various family members have been given GX2s as Xmas presents for when they come out on the boat 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiDfish Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I just love the Daiwa Kensakis. The 10-25lb does most things on its own, lovely soft tip and bends gradually into a lot of power in the butt. Old 12-20 is a lovely, very light, rod but much less power than the modern equivalent. We use Penn Fathom 15s with 40lb spectra braid. I find the 12-20 and 12lb Penn rods (rampage and regiment) too aggressive, they're very tippy and seem to bounce fish off on braid. I have a fair few other rods which are OK (Greys, Ugly Stick, Daiwa) but none stand out like the Kensakis JonC, Andy135, captin slows old outlaw and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 39 minutes ago, SiDfish said: I just love the Daiwa Kensakis. The 10-25lb does most things on its own, lovely soft tip and bends gradually into a lot of power in the butt. Old 12-20 is a lovely, very light, rod but much less power than the modern equivalent. We use Penn Fathom 15s with 40lb spectra braid. I find the 12-20 and 12lb Penn rods (rampage and regiment) too aggressive, they're very tippy and seem to bounce fish off on braid. I have a fair few other rods which are OK (Greys, Ugly Stick, Daiwa) but none stand out like the Kensakis I've not used the new blue Kenzaki's but I have four of the older orange ones and you're spot on - they are nicely soft and a little lighter than their stated line classes. Oh, and welcome to the forum. Post up an Intro on the Introductions thread and tell us a bit about yourself. Where do you fish, for what species etc 👍 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonorn Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I have the 20-30 and 30-50 blue super Kenzakis, I love them! I still have the gold Ugly sticks as back ups. I have a new GX2 but find it to soft for deep water fishing in big tides, where as the super Kenzaki has more back bone with a nice tip. I have them matched with Penn Squall 20 and a 30 size with level winds. I also have a Penn squadron touch tip for Bream, plaice and all around general light fishing will land most things paired with a Abu 7000. I find the above 3 rods and give me almost every possible shot on the day no matter where we end up fishing, from the banks for Large Rays or into the harbour scratching around. Saintly Fish and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 36 minutes ago, Gonorn said: I have the 20-30 and 30-50 blue super Kenzakis, I love them! I still have the gold Ugly sticks as back ups. I have a new GX2 but find it to soft for deep water fishing in big tides, where as the super Kenzaki has more back bone with a nice tip. I have them matched with Penn Squall 20 and a 30 size with level winds. I also have a Penn squadron touch tip for Bream, plaice and all around general light fishing will land most things paired with a Abu 7000. I find the above 3 rods and give me almost every possible shot on the day no matter where we end up fishing, from the banks for Large Rays or into the harbour scratching around. Welcome to the forum Gonorn! 👍 Gonorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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