Lure Rod for Pike?

[John Spilsbury]

Would anyone like to make a suggestion for a lure/spinning rod, suitable for pike up to (I hope) at least 20 pounds (summer fighting fit fish)

I would probably be uncomfortable with anything less than 8 foot, but I admit that, because I shall not be a specialist in this area, I do wish to keep to a fairly conservative budget.

many thanks

 

[Geoff Blakesley]

I have this rod and have been very pleased with it. You can fish the 8inch rubber baits with ease - such as these beauties http://www.anglingclassics.co.uk/copy_of_Pike_Dawgs.html yet it has an action such that even jacks give you some real fun. You want the greys prodigy spin at 8ft 6 in and casting weights of 15 - 60g. A steal at £67.99!
http://www.carptackledirect.com/greys/prodigy_predator_spin_rod.htm
geoff

 

[Adrian Cole]

I have recently got one of these (8ft) http://www.soniksports.com/gb/product/167/sk4-spinning-rod

I have not had a chance to use it in vengeance yet but the reviews and the test in 'Trout & Salmon' are favourable. They also do a 4 piece travel version.

cheers

Adie