shimano coltsniper bb rigging for bait?

[djpalmer88]

Hi,

I have a shimano coltsniper bb 106mh. Shimano says its for lures, but what would be stopping me from rigging it for bait? Would it cast poorly? What would the difference be?

Thanks!

[ellicat]

You can use them for bait, but if you're using bait and sinkers be mindful of the cast weight recommendations.

It should cast well with bait or lures provided you are within those limits.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

It might also be a recommendation as the material of the rod is more suited to casting/working lures, i.e. a graphite fast taper rod would probably be better for working lures in the surf than a fibreglass slow taper rod. But obviously there is nothing stopping you from using it for bait. 

Hamish

[djpalmer88]

Thanks Ellicat and AUS-BNE-FISHO, figured that was the case.

[Hweebe]

 I find that a luring specific rod and the taper can still be used for bait fishing (within the lure weight limits)

However a bait fishing specific rod doesn't have the right rod tip action taper to work a lure.

So to answer your question - Yes it can be used for bait fishing.

[Bob9863]

It can definitely be a problem if you overload them, saw, a bloke a few, days ago snap his tip casting a lead fish with a soft plastic rod. 

The lead fish are around 25-28gm and the rod was only rated for a 7gm lure. 

[charlie.hans.fishing]

On 29/8/2022 at 10:52 AM, Hweebe said:

 I find that a luring specific rod and the taper can still be used for bait fishing (within the lure weight limits)

However a bait fishing specific rod doesn't have the right rod tip action taper to work a lure.

So to answer your question - Yes it can be used for bait fishing.

Agreed