I have already shipped a 20lb-30lb line class boat rod out to Malta, thinking that it would be "man enough" for the job, as most fish shown seem to be in the 2-5kg range, with a few going up to 10kg.
However going through the Gallery photos I see that a lot of you are using all roller ring 50lb -80lb outfits, so I have bought a Penn Powerstix 50+ job, but with conventional rings (I dont trust all roller rings). It feels a bit like a pool cue to me after what I am used to, but hey "when in Rome". :o
All I need now is the weather forecast to be kind during the week 29/09 - 05/10 to try it out, if it doesn't work I can always take up pole vaulting with it! ;D
blueskip
Hi Blueskip,
I use 20-40 pound senator rods and momoi diamond 40lbs line. When you are in Malta, we might go trolling for juvinile BFT, in the 20kgs range
Well it sounds as though the "joke" 4 piece 50lb+ travel rod should be suitable, & the 20-30lb class can come back home with me to use cod fishing during the winter, I have always been suspicious of telescopic & multi-piece rods, they are convenient, but they never seem to have the same action as a "real" rod, when you have a fish on.
The telescopics seem to bend too much, too easily, & the multi's seem reluctant to bend at all because of all the joints! life's a bitch, but I'm sure I can muddle through it! ;D
Gaffer hat sounds like an invitation to me, I will send you my son's number before I arrive then if you are going out you can give me a ring at his house. :o
blueskip