Casting unweighted pilchards w. Nitros

[GeekFisherman]

I normally throw pilchards under a bobby cork off the rocks after tailor and aussie salmon with a messiah spin.

I want to throw unweighted pilchards or lightly weighted off tthe rocks. Which nitro rod would be suitable?

Has anyone had any experience in is? Thanks.

[seanh]

The Nitro surf assassin is around 12 feet long with a nice light tip that would be perfect for throwing unweighted pillies. I've had my eye on one of these for a while now and will probably get one as soon as I have my spining outfit paid for. I've picked the rod up a few times and I reckon a 6000 Stradic would be perfect on it. I think the rod is rated 4-10 kg. There is a 12 foot Lox that looks pretty nice as well but a bit stiffer.

[nigel2010]

javis walker black queen will do the job for ya!

[Brad Y]

Magnum butt is where its at.

[Barra Cam]

nitro sniper 10'6 3-6kg. Amazing rod.

[GeekFisherman]

Originally Posted by Brad Y

Magnum butt is where its at.

Yo Brad, can you explain a little why you say the Magnum is good for this purpose?

As mentioned in my post, I will be off the rocks and not on a boat.

[GeekFisherman]

Originally Posted by Barra Cam

nitro sniper 10'6 3-6kg. Amazing rod.

Barra, Nice rod indeed, why for this purpose? Looking for more info. Thanks.

[GeekFisherman]

Originally Posted by nigel2010

javis walker black queen will do the job for ya!

Nigel, is this the family of rods you were referring to? http://www.jarviswalker.com.au/solid...en-deluxe.html

If so, which particular model do you recommend?

[Dror]

Sniper is your friend, perfect for what you want.

[nigel2010]

Solid Series Black Queen Spinning Rods 2.35m 2/P 2-5kg $1 - $30

Good all round rod.

[Brad Y]

It depends where tour fishing... off low rocks or cliffs. If cliffs then sniper but I got the opinion for some reason it was near the ocean level. The mag butt is 7'6 so you get a bit extra reach. It's light in the tip but still got plenty of power for what your targeting. I chase barra with mine around my area.

[Barra Cam]

Originally Posted by GeekFisherman

Barra, Nice rod indeed, why for this purpose? Looking for more info. Thanks.

I've got quite a few rods. The sniper has a casting weight to 40grms and is unlike others I've used. Great for average stickbaits etc etc etc.