Produktserie: Fishing rods

Choose the right fishing rod for your perch fishing

• What is the difference between baitcast and casting rods?

  Spinning rods have the reel mounted underneath and are generally easier to cast with, especially for lighter lures like soft baits and drop shot. Casting rods (for baitcasting reels) have the reel on top and suit heavier techniques such as jerkbait fishing better.

• What does rod action mean?

  Rod action describes how the rod bends under load. Fast action bends in the tip (good for soft baits), while slow action bends further down the blank and suits softer lures.

• Which rod should I choose for soft-bait fishing for perch?

  A rod with a fast, sensitive tip, like the Beastly Stripe Finesse, is ideal for drop shot, Ned Rig and micro soft-bait fishing.

• Which rod is best for jerkbait fishing?

  A stiff, fast rod like the Beastly Stripe JB or Cast gives good control and feedback for the sharp presentations used with jerkbaits and chatterbaits.

• Which rod should I use for crankbait and bladed jigs?

  The Beastly Stripe MB is specially designed for retrieve baits like crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs. It has MicroWave guides for long casts and a responsive yet powerful rod blank.

• Which rod should I choose when fishing in weeds or with bigger soft baits?

  Choose a rod with a stronger backbone. The Beastly Stripe SU is built for this – it gives both power and enough flex when fishing in vegetation or with heavier lures.

• Can I use an all-round rod for multiple techniques?

  Yes, the Beastly Stripe Cast is an excellent all-round rod for baitcasting reels. It suits soft baits, Carolina Rig, jerkbait and shutterbait – a versatile choice if you mix techniques.

• What is the difference between the models in the Beastly Stripe series?

  Each model is developed for a specific technique:

  • Finesse – for drop shot / Ned Rig
  • Cast – all-round / baitcasting reels
  • SU – heavier soft baits / weed
  • MB – crankbait / bladed jigs
  • JB – jerkbait and strike-fished crankbaits
• Can I run heavy leader material through small guides?

  Yes – use 0.40 fluorocarbon and lightly melt the end so it swells. Then tie a Grinner knot with your braided line. That lets the leader pass through even small tip guides without problems.