Is my rod/reel capable?

[Jack1991]

I have read so much info on targeting barra and alot of the experts seem to think its got just as much to do with the rod/reel your using as it does the weather or time of day...

Dad bought me a very nice combo of a Shimano Curado 200G5 reel and Pflueger Trion HM45 graphite (5'10, 5-10KG) rod, and I thought that it was just MEANT to haul up some barra... But being graphite you can't lift the tip to high or put to much strain on the top of the rod?? Is this correct?? I absolutley love the reel, I could get my kicks just flicking a sinker around in the yard!!! But maybe a more bendy/flexible rod would give my lures better action and help me haul these barra out the water?? Opinions?



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[childers]

Perfect mate , just dont high stick it keep your angles low when you load up on a fish

If you dont have any hard body's for Barra ? i can send you a few

Cheers

[Jack1991]

Perfect mate , just dont high stick it keep your angles low when you load up on a fish

If you dont have any hard body's for Barra ? i can send you a few

Cheers

Thanks for the input, I don't have barely any lures at the moment, just don't have any money to spend! If you had a couple of old ones you could send this way that'd be more then appreciated!!

[childers]

Pm yer address mate will have a scrounge for you

[Todddo]

I use a 2500 sahara on a 1-3 kg dropshot with 8lb braid for most fish and its a alot of fun, may take alot longer to bring in but hey...all in fun

[Jack1991]

Pm yer address mate will have a scrounge for you

Will do! Thanks bud

[childers]

You might know these fella's , looks like a fair few fish

[Jack1991]

You might know these fella's , looks like a fair few fish

Wow!! I think I could make out where they were exactly too!! I have looked on youtube and general internet so many times but haven't found this video!!!