Okuma lists this as suitable for 8-17 lb line. That's freshwater LMB stuff. How stiff is this rod? And how does it handle bigger salt water baits?
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Have used in saltwater but with lighter lures. Most of my use has been freshwater for muskellunge. Deals with 20 to 30 lb fish effectively. My lure of choice is virtually always on the lighter side and does not include the traditional large Muskie baits.
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I used this on a trip to Costa Rica last year and it held up well for use with a 2 oz wt and large chunk of bait. It is a still rod with a good feel for the amount of pieces. Depends on what you are trying to catch but I liked if for the bottom fishing I did. hope this helps! just make sure you are looking for the correct type of rod the picture doesnt match description...
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I have the rod & it comes with 2 tips. The mid section & fighting Butt with Alps Seat are identical to the heavier rod. I have it & interchange the tips. On the L & ML tips I load 20 & 30 Braided lines & flurocarbon leader. Inshore rarely gives fish beyond the 20lb range. Line & rod strength are also managed by drag setting. I catch Stripers, Small Tuna, Kings, Barracuda, Blues, Snook. This is a bait casting/small trolling reel rod. In south Florida & Aruba we use medium spinning Rods & 15 lb test line for Snook, Red Fish & Tarpon. The tips are lively with good flex. I have live lined Dolphin on mine. This is a well built, durable & saltwater friendly product. I have the rod & it comes with 2 tips. The mid section & fighting Butt with Alps Seat are identical to the heavier rod. I have it & interchange the tips. On the L & ML tips I load 20 & 30 Braided lines & flurocarbon leader. Inshore rarely gives fish beyond the 20lb range. Line & rod strength are also managed by drag setting. I catch Stripers, Small Tuna, Kings, Barracuda, Blues, Snook. This is a bait casting/small trolling reel rod. In south Florida & Aruba we use medium spinning Rods & 15 lb test line for Snook, Red Fish & Tarpon. The tips are lively with good flex. I have live lined... » Read More I have the rod & it comes with 2 tips. The mid section & fighting Butt with Alps Seat are identical to the heavier rod. I have it & interchange the tips. On the L & ML tips I load 20 & 30 Braided lines & flurocarbon leader. Inshore rarely gives fish beyond the 20lb range. Line & rod strength are also managed by drag setting. I catch Stripers, Small Tuna, Kings, Barracuda, Blues, Snook. This is a bait casting/small trolling reel rod. In south Florida & Aruba we use medium spinning Rods & 15 lb test line for Snook, Red Fish & Tarpon. The tips are lively with good flex. I have live lined Dolphin on mine. This is a well built, durable & saltwater friendly product. « Show Less
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It seems to do good in saltwater flats using saltwater soft baits and top water poppers. I use a 12lb test it also has a stiffer tip for fishing with heavier baits. I like the rod.
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This rod has a moderate action which means it flexes from around halfway. If you are looking for a stiffer rod they make a slightly longer rod with a fast action. This rod is very well made and suited for tighter creeks and rivers where the fish aren't too big. Hope this helps?
1772001
I have this rod and have caught everything from large panfish (bream, crappie) to small bass. I have also caught both fresh and saltwater trout. It all depends on what size leader and tippet you use and how much you are willing to finesse a big fish.
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It can handle the weight, but barely fits my salt water rods. Gotta stagger the reels but its not a big deal.
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The Nomad rod is a pretty heavy duty stick. With the lighter medium tip, it would work with the Baitfeeder 50a, but I would find it out of balance. (Over-rodded, under-reeled. A 7000-8000 size spinning reel is a good balance. I sometimes use a Penn Spinfisher 7500 on mine. For Conventional reels, a 30-50 size is about right. If you are set on using the Baitfeeder 50a, Okuma also offers a Nomad Xpress, which is the same rod blank, but lighter and smaller grips and hardware, and comes in a 20-40 line weight model, which would be about perfect. (only one tip, but a lot more reasonable $)
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I have used it in brackish water and fresh water. It may be too light for heavier salt water use. I consider it as light tackle. Good action and lightweight. Good for casting extended periods. materials in rod would hold up to salt water environment.
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I know that the ugky stik rod is more than able to handle the big fish. I have caught several large red fish with it. As to the specific reel you mentioned, I use Okuma reels and am really pleased with them. I just don't use that particular one. hope it helps.
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Yes, you can. I routinely use 80 lb line on mine with a 6/0 reel. This is a stout little rod, but a 14/0 reel is a lot of iron to mount on it. I don't know what you're trying to catch, but I would consider a heavier Okiaya rod for just a few dollars more if you need such a large reel.
260595
This is definitely one of the lightest bait casters you'll find. Not to mention one of the smoothest reels I've used and is great for salt water or even the largest bass such as caught on Toledo Bend or Lake Fork in Texas. In the 10 to 13 pound range.
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I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
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Since 65lb braid is equivalent to 17lb mono, I would choose a reel that would be stout enough to hold a sufficient amount of 17-20 lb line and has a good drag response. The Opus would probably do well for occasional fishing. I use mine with a 7' cast rod and a 12' surf and it does fine. Handles reds well. I set a loose drag and tighten down to tire a larger fish before dragging it on shore.
260596
As small as you'd like. It mostly depends on how light your rod is. However a super light rod with this heavier reel might be a bit unbalanced. However, I use this reel with 6lb. Line with a medium light rod an have caught 6 pound fish with no problems.
156863
I think that rod is heavy duty. It wont bend too much if you're catching small fish . Iy wont snaps as easy on you. I got ywo of theses and prety satified
156364
Tried it for saltwater. A litte to short for deep hooked fish. I also bent the tip on a 10 pound bluefish. Fine for smaller fish.
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it comes with 20lb test line but if you use a composite line 30 lb test would be fine . the rod is medoum action so it should handle up to a 40 or 50 lb fish.
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The rod, perhaps, although anything more than a couple of pounds would be a challenge. The reel is not a saltwater reel and will likely not hold up well if used routinely for saltwater fishing. Occasional use, if followed with a thorough rinse in fresh water and proper lubrication would probably be OK. If you want something for routine saltwater usage, I would not recommend this. If you want something packable and portable, for pond and creek fishing for panfish, trout and bass up to a few pounds, this is a good choice.
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7ft med hvy 1 piece rod I use 15lb fluro and it cast and reels beautifully. and btw it doesn't come with line so you'll need some