Century NorEaster 10’ KNE1206

[CLFish5]

Im looking into getting this rod to fish bucktails 2-4 oz in deep water inlets. Anyone use this rod this application? I think it fits the bill but not positive…Would appreciate any advice. I want a 10’ rod that throws 2-4oz jigs

[hhager23]

I own this rod and have used it for bucktailing but not in deep water inlets. It's a beast of a rod somewhere between moderate and fast action.  3-4 oz. seems to be it's sweet spot under 2 not so much. Not being in a rocky area or swimming with it I don't really take advantage of the kevlar. 

 

You might want to consider the Stealth (slower action) or the Weapon 9'6" (fast action) for 1-4oz. The Noreaster feels stiffer than these two to me. 

[no name]

I love my s1 stealth but feel 4oz is pushing it. maybe the s2 stealth rated 2-6. heard good things about the weapon but I don't own one in that weight range. Reach out to AFMike.

[CLFish5]

I’m not considering a stealth. I need something that won’t break on the jetty. 

[plt391]

Mike will chime in he’s the century reb here

[AFMike]

The NorEaster will do exactly what you're looking for.  It will throw 2-4 oz bucktail no problem.  Absolutely bombproof blank.

[Frank5]

I have this rod. It’s excellent for certain applications, one of which sounds like yours. I really only use it when it’s snotty with strong onshore winds when i can use it to punch out 2+ oz bottle plugs, bucktails, rubber shads, and metal. It’s a lot of rod, and pretty beefy and stiff but smooth feeling and soft enough tip to work with. Sounds like a good match for what ur looking for. I mostly fish open beaches, and prefer fishing my lighter and more moderate rods when conditions are lighter. With that said when wind and water picks up coming at me it’s the perfect rod for that. Hope that helps. 

[CLFish5]

16 hours ago, AFMike said:

The NorEaster will do exactly what you're looking for.  It will throw 2-4 oz bucktail no problem.  Absolutely bombproof blank.

Awesome thank you.

 

How about a reel recommendation? I’m thinking a Saragossa 6K.

[AFMike]

The GOSA should pair nicely