Spinning Rod SMITH BAY LINER SJ 872 LSJ

Product highlights

The SMITH Bay Liner 872 LSJ rod is designed for demanding anglers seeking a rod dedicated to sea bass lure fishing, whether in salt ponds, along beaches or around port structures. Developed to provide high casting precision and excellent sensitivity, it allows feeling the slightest bite and maintaining constant control over the lure.

Very light and remarkably well balanced, this rod reduces fatigue during long cast-and-retrieve sessions. Its soft tip facilitates the animation of surface lures and shallow-diving hardbaits, while remaining lively enough to effectively cast a wide range of lures suited to coastal fishing.

Thanks to a significant power reserve concentrated in the butt, the Bay Liner 872 LSJ ensures effective hooksets even at long range. This reserve also helps maintain the advantage during the fight, whether targeting hard-fighting sea bass at sea, powerful migratory fish, or large trout in rivers.

Technical specifications

Born from SMITH expertise, this rod was designed to offer an ideal compromise between tip sensitivity and butt power. The progressive action provides comfort and casting precision while securing fights with wary and powerful fish.

• Specific design for sea bass and predatory fish lure fishing.
• Progressive action with a soft tip for natural animation of surface lures.
• Very light and well balanced to reduce wrist and forearm fatigue.
• Marked power reserve in the butt to ensure long-distance hooksets and control of fish.
• Fuji SIC titanium guides offering excellent line glide and high corrosion resistance in marine environments.
• Sea and river versatility: ideal for sea bass, migratory fish and large trout.

The Fuji SIC titanium guides guarantee full compatibility with modern braided lines and ensure greater equipment longevity, even with intensive use and in saline environments. Overall, this high-end sea rod delivers long-term reliability.

Advantages and key strengths

The main strength of the SMITH Bay Liner 872 LSJ rod lies in its ability to combine casting distance, precision and comfort. Its lightness allows long hours of shore fishing without excessive fatigue while retaining the reactivity needed to set the hook instantly at the slightest bite.

Its action was designed to excel with surface lures for sea bass: stickbaits, light poppers, pencils or small shallow hardbaits are animated with great ease thanks to the soft tip. The same action also permits the use of other lure families, making it a versatile rod to explore different water layers depending on conditions.

The butt power reserve provides appreciable security when a fish takes the lure near rocks, a breakwater or in strong current. It allows quickly controlling the fish to avoid break-offs and lost hooks, while preserving the pleasure of the fight. Anglers targeting migratory species and large river trout thus benefit from a tool perfectly adapted to powerful and wary fish.

Finally, the quality of the finish and the selection of Fuji SIC titanium guides enhance the rod’s durability. Even with regular sea use, corrosion resistance and line glide remain optimal, securing repeated casts and heavy fights.

Usage advice

To get the most out of this rod for shore sea bass fishing, pair it with an appropriately sized reel and a reasonably sized braided line to combine casting distance, stealth and fight security. Depending on conditions (wind, current, depth), choose lures compatible with the manufacturer's recommendations.

In salt ponds and calm areas, favor surface lures and shallow-diving hardbaits, varying retrieve speeds and animations (walking the dog, sharp twitches, marked pauses) to trigger strikes from educated sea bass. On beaches and rocky points, exploit the rod’s casting range to reach distant busts and prospect large areas.

In rivers, the same rod is suitable for itinerant fishing for migratory fish and large trout, using lures adapted to these species. After each sea outing, rinse the Fuji SIC titanium guides and the blank with fresh water, then dry the rod before storing it to preserve performance and longevity.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this rod suitable for shore sea bass fishing?

Answer: Yes, this rod was developed for shore sea bass lure fishing in salt ponds, on beaches or around port structures, where it offers excellent casting and lure-animation performance.

Question 2 : Can this rod be used for other species?

Answer: Its versatile design also allows targeting migratory fish and large trout in rivers, as well as other predatory species compatible with its usage range, provided manufacturer recommendations on lure types and weights are followed.