Reply With QuoteI also forgot to add one of the main rods I’ve looked at is a Daiwa Lateo and was looking at around a 9ft and under rod (this length is a little out of my comfort range but seems to be the norm off the pier?).
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JDM saltwater rod question
I know this is completely off topic and not likely that anyone has any experience with what I am looking for but… I am looking for a JDM rod to use off the pier in Florida. I have a JDM Daiwa rod with a 2500 size Luvias that I use to target spanish and pompano but I am looking for a heavier setup that I could land the larger species with. I have observed cobia, jacks, king macks, redfish, and apparently even some tarpon show up. My JDM daiwa setup has 16lb varivas on it and it’s a lot of fun for the smaller fish but when I hooked a 25ish lb jack in the spring it was for sure no match. I have been researching sea bass rods which I assumed they would be like stripers in the US? Not really sure what type of Japanese rod I should be focused on. I am wanting to get a Daiwa Certate as my reel and I’m going with the 4000 size which holds 200 meters of 30lb varivas. I know I’ll still be under gunned but would stand a better chance. Any rod suggestions or am I way out of line researching sea bass rods for what I’m wanting to use it for. I doubt I will throw any lures over an ounce and would likely be in the 1/2 to 1 ounce range on the baits I use. Before I arrive this fall I’m going to pick up a bunch or metal jigs but I am having trouble finding a 1/2 ounce major craft offerings at this time and might go with some zeake metal jigs. I know this is one big ramble at this time but was hoping someone could give me some guidance.
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I also forgot to add one of the main rods I’ve looked at is a Daiwa Lateo and was looking at around a 9ft and under rod (this length is a little out of my comfort range but seems to be the norm off the pier?).
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I’m no help for what your question pertains to. I know of no one that uses any JDM rods that aren’t low pound test here in FL. I’m sure there’s someone that uses them but I haven’t met them yet. Most of the pier guys I speak with are using 9 to 10’ rods and wrestling with big fish. Look up Joey Antonella on YouTube and you’ll see first hand what is the norm around here. Those using better tackle go for something like a Van Staal reel that is super sealed against the salt water. I’m hoping you find someone to bounce this idea off of. I’d like to see someone show their skills with JDM tackle as it isn’t for just everyone.
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Skeet is on the mark with Joey Antonelli's YouTube channel he is the local source for what to use to catch big fish off the pier. I believe he uses rods and reels made by Tsunami
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