Tuna Rod ?

[Luc42]

I found an old Contender CL Ranger Rod 6ft (10-20) Is this a tuna rod ? Can I use this rod for inshore or isn’t made just for deep sea. Not sure about the other specs bc the label goes worn out. Anyone have any insight ?

[Gotfish?]

I assume you mean on a local party or charter boat for school yellowfin tuna. The answer is probably yes provided you are using line of about 20 lbs. 10 lbs is too light for tuna on such a boat, will take way too long to get the fish in. And 20 is about as light as most people go for local yellowfin tuna. Heavier line would not be matched to the rod, the rod would feel like a noodle when the drag was properly set and playing out.

It won't cast sardines as far as a 7' rod but may be a bit more comfortable for fighting fish than the longer rod. I personally much prefer 7' over 6' for the castability.

And yes, you could use it on 1/2 day boats.

Just try it and see if you like it.

[crawdadguy]

In the past (70's) shorter rods were popular. Most were all glass rods too. Today longer rods 7-8' are the norm in the ocean. They are also lighter with the new carbon fiber options. As for your rod,,,I would't call it a tuna rod more of a kelp bed rod. inshore for sure! ps the old rods are normally all glass and take lots of abuse too.