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General Angling Topics => Dropshot fishing => Topic started by: devesh.r on April 11, 2013, 07:57:58 PM

Title: Dropshot outfit
Post by: devesh.r on April 11, 2013, 07:57:58 PM

Hey guys Im looking to buy a dropshot rod and reel.
To fish of the rocks and surf.
Looking for a 8 or 9ft rod not to expensive though.
Can anyone assist.

Title: Re: Dropshot outfit
Post by: Homie on April 11, 2013, 10:04:05 PM

Quote from: devesh.r on April 11, 2013, 07:57:58 PM

Hey guys Im looking to buy a dropshot rod and reel.
To fish of the rocks and surf.
Looking for a 8 or 9ft rod not to expensive though.
Can anyone assist.

Howsit Devesh,

Dropshot or medium spinning ?
Dropshot involves small soft plastics... Usually 3-5 inch on a max 2 ounce jig head.

You do get bigger soft plastics, but not really suitable to cast from the shore....

What's the budget ?
What do you want to throw ? And what weights ?

From the surf, I'd suggest a minimum 9 ft if you want to throw spoons and lures, but again, depends on cast weight...

Budget dependent, have a look at the Daiwa Excellor Saltwater series rods, and maybe the Daiwa Ballistix or the Shimano Stradic

Title: Re: Dropshot outfit
Post by: Homie on April 11, 2013, 10:05:35 PM

Ps - pop by the next GP social on the 20th  and you can check out a few rods and reels

Title: Re: Dropshot outfit
Post by: WalkersKiller on April 12, 2013, 08:20:02 AM

As Homie said it all depends on what your budget is, and what you would be using it for, whats the max you are willing to spend?

Title: Re: Dropshot outfit
Post by: Spickerish on April 12, 2013, 08:51:03 AM

Bought a Loomis and franklin dropshot rod last year or the year before for R450, 2 piece 9 ft heavy with stainless guides and can cast up to 2,5 ounces. was a steal at that price and one of my favorite light tackle rods! Haven't seen one in stores again but I'm sure if you look around you'll find them.

Title: Re: Dropshot outfit
Post by: Lenny on April 12, 2013, 09:00:58 AM

Wise words from Homie !


You could get a 'entry level outfit ' for About R1000.00.  8FT Shimano Vergeange and  Soltace Reel /Shimano plus Braid .


If your not next to the water every second Weekend , then the above mentioned are a very good Buy IMO .

Title: Re: Dropshot outfit
Post by: Lenny on April 12, 2013, 09:01:40 AM

Quote from: Homie on April 11, 2013, 10:05:35 PM

Ps - pop by the next GP social on the 20th  and you can check out a few rods and reels

Strongly suggest you make use of Homies offer !

Title: Re: Dropshot outfit
Post by: devesh.r on April 16, 2013, 02:22:16 PM

Thank you all for the replys.
When exactly and where is the next meeting.

Title: Re: Dropshot outfit
Post by: WalkersKiller on April 16, 2013, 02:34:01 PM

Sat 20 April (This weekend) from about 830am, at Leeuwkop prison dam in sunninghill...