Thread: Adequate Rod for Pier?

Penn show the capacity of the 4500 to be 185 yds of 12# mono. For this reel I guess that would mean switching to braid (15-20#). Unless there is another option that I am missing.

I put 20# braid on my Battle II 4000 and got close to 280 yds on it. At least that's what I paid for, and they don't hardly make mistakes. 15# braid would give you even more.

Favorite brand of braid?

Yeah, that rod with that reel and 20# braid (280 yards of Power Pro or whatever)...

Don't over complicate this If you are going to limit your rods stay within your capacity and you'll enjoy it more I'm a firm believer that to adequately fish the Pier for all fish you need at least two combos One with 150-200 yds of 10-12 lb mono This will be your best all purpose combo and if I was restricted to one combo this would be it You could catch anything on the Pier or Surf with this except probably Kings and Jacks Even Reds as they don't make that long of a run No need to over complicate your line either I use Bass Pro Shop Excel mono $9.95 for 1500 yds Have for 40 years and have caught everything with it If you want to fish for kings get you a 5000 or 6000 reel with at least 300 yd capacity on a good 9ft rod I use 16 lb mono on mine Use a braid backing if you have to to get the capacity You'll have a better chance of landing them and enjoy yourself more being properly equipped As with fishing " Match The Hatch " to catch fish Match your equipment to what you are after and you'll have more chance of success and enjoy it more

Couldn't agree more, you really need at least two combos, a 3000/4000 series for Spanish, blues, slot reds, etc.., and a king/jack/bull red size (6000) combo.
And a bait rod.
And a second king rod with a lure.
And a second Spanish rod with a looney or gotcha.


As far a braid goes, just make sure to get something bright so the rest of us can see it.

Ok, that makes more sense. I really appreciate all of the help and insight guys!

Super slick 8 in blue with 100 yrds of mono top shott.....as Carl said something us older folks can see.....the dark green power pro is hard for me to see....anything green (except lime) is hard for me to see
Top shot mono illiminates wind knots adds some stretch,with braid for the extra line capacity

Originally Posted by ironman172

Super slick 8 in blue with 100 yrds of mono top shott.....as Carl said something us older folks can see.....the dark green power pro is hard for me to see....anything green (except lime) is hard for me to see
Top shot mono illiminates wind knots adds some stretch,with braid for the extra line capacity

Ok, I'll do that. Y'all going to make too much fun of me for bringing my surf rod on the pier in case the kings are biting?? Lol

I typically fish the piers in the Outer Banks, NC. Most people (including myself) are using 12-14' bait casters as their heaver rod and 7' MH surf rods for their sight casting rods.

What is the best pier to fish near Dauphin Island? I will be coming in October.