spinning vs baitcasting for big fish

[battboy]

6501 is the model i would get

[masa]

I do not have the exact model of rod but with the ugly stiks I have, the 65 may be a little too light because ugly are heavy. I think a 7500 would balance better. I am picky though.

Your setup seems like what most catfisherman have.

[Ebbtide]

Ugly Stix are pretty heavy... unbreakable though.
IM6 is much lighter...
I really, really like my Berkley Shock rods that I bought on a whim...


If I were you, I'd fondle a bunch in a shop.

You don't say where in NY you are... there is a BPS in the Finger Lakes region.
A Gander Mt. in Middldtown and a Cabelas in PA in the Poconos IIRC...

[dipbait]

I with Ebbtide on this.

[battboy]

would you suggest i get just a lighter action or get a different rod altogether. thanks

[masa]

how many pounds test are you planning to fish with and spectra or mono? I suggest you go to a shop and have a feel of the rod if you can. Maybe to the area and talk to a few fisherman and observe their tackle. My spinning uglys are usually matched with heavy reels like penn spinfishers because they are not easily tipped over. Personnally I do not think an ugly stik can bring out the best casting distance from an abu 6500 as its a bit slow, but its forgiving both in using and fishing.

[cole.manns]

I personally use spinning. For deep water use a conventional.

[dipbait]

Ugly Sticks are heavy. I think if youre going to do a lot of casting a lighter rod will be preferable. If youre going to cast live bait and just let it set then an Ugly Stick will be fine.

I dont cast 6500 but I cast reels equivalent to 5500s and the inexpensive 7.5 foot IM6 graphite flipping rods do a decent job.

[Nickelsig229]

From shore I typically like a spin set up. Catch a Stripper or large fish then work them in.
Off shore I like the conventional set ups. There is nothing like that strong torque to pull a huge Cod on board.

I've seen both used in all types of situations and it really comes down to what makes you comfortable and allows you to fish your style.

[battboy]

i will most likly be using live bait set up but might be casting bucktails once in a while. and i would be using powerpro line

[Ebbtide]

This is such a personal preference choice.
I fished fast casting rods for years (with mono), the faster the better.
Shimano Compre, Berkley Lighting rods...

Now, since I've made the switch to braid, and bought a pair of inexpensive Berkley Shock rods on a whim, I've rediscovered the fun and ease of casting with slower casting rods.



Enough that I'm looking for a "slower" 9-10' rod for the surf.

I currently fish a 6600 on a 9' Penn Guide surf rod.

Rod selection is based mainly on the weight you'll be throwing.
It is hard to get on rod to toss a large range of weights.

So what's the weight range of your sinkers and lures that you intend to use?

[battboy]

3/4 oz - 4 oz mostly