carp rod for bass ?????

[chazyboi]

Ok bass lads question for ya i have two brand new jrc defender 3lb test carp rods in the loft and a skint mate wants to come bass fishing would they be any good ,,i have heard of carp rods being used as i got em cheap originally for piking, as i didnt want to ruin my carp rods but never used em , it would be a shame not to press them into action and as they easily handle 40lb +carp the weight aye an issue,,what sort of casting weight would i get away with loaded with bait

[MRG2000]

Cant see why , you wouldnt be able to chuck a 3-4 oz weight and bait with a 3lb TC rod..

[chazyboi]

thats what i thought i mean i chuck pva bags plus bait and a 3oz with my carp rods ,,i dont get the diffrence in blanks with bass estury rods and carp they all look the same my bass rod is same diameter and length and similar action prolly bit tippyer is it just a fishing industry con i watched a video on you tube of a top carper landing a 40 lb conger on a 2.5 test carprod i havent seen a 40 lb bass so shud be ok,,,btw mrg2000 wont the turbot be in soon round cardigan might take a trip back next month

[MRG2000]

Originally Posted by chazyboi

Btw mrg2000 wont the turbot be in soon round cardigan might take a trip back next month

Good question ! , i`m in S.wales near Cardiff ,so dont know really ...

[chazyboi]

ah your the other end we were looking for an easy venue south wales way as we havent fished there any ideas we were gonna have a look at fishguard we need easy fishing as one of the lads has bad heart any ideas

[MRG2000]

Originally Posted by chazyboi

ah your the other end we were looking for an easy venue south wales way as we havent fished there any ideas we were gonna have a look at fishguard we need easy fishing as one of the lads has bad heart any ideas

Cold Knap beach Barry, Cardiff Bay Barrage ,Penarth sea front ,all easy access with parking very close by .

[chazyboi]

Thanks mrg will let them know we usually do Holyhead and Anglesea but its getting boring now change will be good ,,

[gullyworm]

Carp rods generally have a lot more of an all through action than Bass rods. I use a 2.5 carp rod for Bass fishing on clean ground and in the estuary You'll be fine.

[chazyboi]

only realy fish a clean beach in wales and and estury for em ok i will give it a shot cheers mate like i said they wee cheap might as well get some use out ov them