Redfish can reach 60 pounds.

I would not buy a light weight rod. A long cast is function of loading the rod along with bait weight and mainline and reel characteristics. 8.5 is not going to give you as much leverage or casting distance as 10 foot rod. If the other guys are using 7 foot bass rods, then 8.5 will be an improvement.



Edited by Lead Bouncer (05/21/10 09:49 PM)