Thread: Fishing Rod - Marlborough Sounds - Advice ?

Looking at getting a new Rod ( just the Rod already have the Reel ) for fishing from a boat in the Marlborough Sounds .
Blue Cod / Kahawia / Gurnard etc .
$150.00 budget
Suggestions ………….

What is the reel?

Won't go wrong with a two piece ugly stick. In whatever weight you want, and they come in either overhead or spinning format.
I have a few 5-25 kg models and they are great.
Not sure if they are over $150 but they are worth paying a bit more for if they are.

Being two piece they pack down for storage and travel

Love a fishing tackle thread! I don't know the area (locals can tell me to bugger off!), BUT assuming bait fishing for small species, next question is what type of reel do you have, spinning or overhead? I would agree with 7mmswm in looking at the Ugly Stik range for durability and price. Rating 6-10kg would be standard, but 4-8kg is a lot more fun. That said, it's got to match the reel. In 2024, I hope it's a small reel loaded with braid. Also would agree with a multi-section travel rod (not telescopic!). Two pieces is too long, three pieces is infuriating for transport, four piece is the sweet spot.

Take your reel into Hendersons in Blenheim, they'll find you a good match for your reel within your price range.
No affiliation, I've just shopped there for 20+ years.

For general Sounds fishing I like a 6-10kg rod, around 6ft long, that'll do for cod, gurnard, kahawai and smaller kingies.

I should have mentioned the Reel , it’s nothing flash Shimano 4000D Baitrunner .
I’ve used it with success for 18 months with an old and abused Rod of unknown origin.

Ugly Stick come in a rod rated from 5-25 kg. They are an awesome rod. Spool that shimano with 50 lb braid and you will handle most things. I run the exact set up.

Originally Posted by Ground Control

I should have mentioned the Reel , it’s nothing flash Shimano 4000D Baitrunner.

That's a solid, sensible size reel.

Two piece: https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/boat-...7ft-6-10kg-2pc

Four piece: https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/trave...7ft-5-10kg-4pc