opinions?

Anybody tried the 7ft Abu Garcia 15lb boat rod?
I don't want too "Beefy" a rod,and want a bit of bite indication.
I've got a couple of composite rods but they are a bit heavy.
With the boat only being 14ft,I'm thinking a short lightweight carbon rod would be easier to use.
I'm thinking of getting a matching pair for long tiding.

Not quite what your asking but I've used an Abu Garcia 10ft beach rod from the boat loads of times, it's great for the heavier fish such as Rays or Huss.

I got it for pier fishing and that type of thing as it'll handle bringing fish up a harbour wall but it's really had more use on the boat

Cheers Dave,thanks for the info.
With the trend these days being "fishing light" I am thinking maybe the 15lb carbon would be ok for Tope and rays plus whatever else comes along.
I've got a few rods that would be ok,but they are mainly composite and f/glass.
The rods would fit in the inset holders in the splashwell,(so no rods underfoot on the deck)
I've made up a couple of matching rods (6ft) that will fit in the "drain pipe"rod holders that are within reach of the seats when I turn them back to front.
I need to keep the deck clear underfoot.
Abu Garcia is usually dependable like you say,I've had a multiplier for years that's still works great.

Boat length is significant, mine is 15/16 foot with a cuddy and a rod of more than 8 foot long isn't comfortable on it.

Hi Paul,I thought that would be the case.The boat has some room behind the seats,but it would soon clutter up I think.It's got decent handrails and not a bad height from the deck.It's a pull start,so I need the space as clear as possible.
Rods leaning on the gunnels/rails would be too restrictive.

Notbad wrote:

Boat length is significant, mine is 15/16 foot with a cuddy and a rod of more than 8 foot long isn't comfortable on it.

Looks longer than that to me and you can hardly call that cabin a cuddy

Haha,is your's a Dugout Dave?You won't get much gin and tonic in that:lol!:

Logger wrote:

Notbad wrote:

Boat length is significant, mine is 15/16 foot with a cuddy and a rod of more than 8 foot long isn't comfortable on it.

Looks longer than that to me and you can hardly call that cabin a cuddy