troutdude
17 lb fish on that rod. I use 15 lb line on
That rod is a Wright McGill btw. Make sure you purchase the Medium Drifter and not the lighter "float" rod. The 4-8 is way to light for any decent size fish in that particular rod line.
[30# P-Pro Hi-Vis Bumbered To 30# P-Pro Moss].
Its To Cumbersome To Use As A Spinner Rod.
I have a WM plug rod and the medium drifter, I will say both rods have amazing sensitivity and action... otherwise they are poorly built new fangled pieces of ****.. wheres the cork? dad my hands are cold...
The butt sections tend to be a bit shorter on a spinning rod.
Light to Med action for summer use IMO will be a must. A longer blank will be a better choice as for the lighter lines used in the Summer months.
The problem with using a spinning reel while float fishing is that there is a small hesitation when the line hits the spool, this will effect your presentation.
Also,try setting the hook with the bail open on a spinning reel.
Glass VS Composites is another conversation.....
Is the 30# you use "mono"? If so, why so heavy for Summer run fish?
Your right on with that thought.
OK.
I've heard the same concept is good, for better spoon/spinner control/presentation too.