The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : overhead vs spinning rods https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:43:54 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2009 21:44:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=41075 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : cool, i&#039;m not gon do it,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=578001&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#578001 Author: Ces
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Posted: 14 May 2009 at 9:44pm

cool, i'm not gon do it, it was just that i didn't know if there was any structural difference (i.e. the spine of the rod) between the two rather than just the guides. i have a spare rod of each type, got them off a mate that didn'y need them, but i think imma give them to a mate since i don't really need them. thanks peoples, this has been most enlightening!! you guys rock!!Thumbs%20Up]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 21:44:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=578001&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#578001 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : If its your only option to get...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577834&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577834 Author: Torpedo
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Posted: 14 May 2009 at 4:27pm

If its your only option to get a line in the water then no doubt it'd get you fishing. It'd be far from ideal though, as well as the spine comments above you'll probably find that the spacing and number of guides on a spin rod will cause the line to rub on the blank in an overhead application.

 

 

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 16:27:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577834&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577834 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : i was also under the understanding...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577794&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577794 Author: nubjig
Subject: 41075
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 2:49pm

i was also under the understanding that rods should only be used one way.

as baitfeeder said the spine/backbone of the rod is designed to bend primarily one way.

It dosent run directly down the middle of the blank. For example you can visibly see the graphite/carbon or whatever it is my 2 piece ugly stick spin rod when its in two pieces, and the backbone is not centered - there is more or less material above or below the "backbone" depending what way its designed to bend. i.e. overhead of spin. ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 14:49:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577794&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577794 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : the only times I&#039;v seen spin...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577784&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577784 Author: EditB
Subject: 41075
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 2:33pm

the only times I'v seen spin reels on o/h rods, they had the reel ontop and they wound it kackhanded ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 14:33:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577784&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577784 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : kiwiceaz wrote:so i could...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577780&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577780 Author: Bait Feeder
Subject: 41075
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 2:26pm

Originally posted by kiwiceaz kiwiceaz wrote:

so i could use a spinning rod with an overhead reel?
Ceaz

 

Dont use a overhead reel on an rod designed for a spinning reel, its bending against the rod's spine, likewise for a spinning reel on a overhead rod. I've seen a spin reel being used on overhead rod and a good 25cm snapped off the tip end. LOL

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 14:26:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577780&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577780 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : Quite right in what the guys say...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577756&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577756 Author: one leg
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Posted: 14 May 2009 at 1:47pm

Quite right in what the guys say but still able to be used . used an Alvey reel at the nats on an o/h rod (main rod snapped )still able to throw 100tmrs  trial the rods to see what give's you a nice action with a fish on and change the eyes to suit reel..]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 13:47:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577756&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577756 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : yes you could but its not ideal,but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577627&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577627 Author: ROCKSTARS
Subject: 41075
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 7:48am

yes you could but its not ideal, but using a spinning reel on a rod desinged for a overhead reel is,nt a good option as a spinning reel requires bigger guides to enable the line to flow out freely, good luck.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 07:48:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577627&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577627 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : so i could use a spinning rod...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577556&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577556 Author: Ces
Subject: 41075
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 10:32pm

so i could use a spinning rod with an overhead reel?
Ceaz
]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 22:32:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577556&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577556 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : cool, thanks. i have a few rods...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577542&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577542 Author: Ces
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Posted: 13 May 2009 at 9:40pm

cool, thanks. i have a few rods lying around, and i want to match them to the correct reels, thanks pplz

Ceaz
]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 21:40:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577542&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577542 <![CDATA[overhead vs spinning rods : Rod for o/h reel sometime have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577533&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577533 Author: SHIN
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Posted: 13 May 2009 at 9:14pm

Rod for o/h reel sometime have trigger grip.

there are lot of boat rod for o/h reel but there are very few surf rod for o/h reel
 ]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 21:14:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41075&PID=577533&title=overhead-vs-spinning-rods#577533