What line class boat rod for cod?

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I have a 12 - 20lb Ugly Stik boat rod but have been told it will be undergunned for cod and i need a 30lb class rod. Can anyone give an opinion on whether I need to shell out my hard earned cash on a 30lb rod or will my 12-20lb rod cope?
 

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I have a 12 - 20lb Ugly Stik boat rod but have been told it will be undergunned for cod and i need a 30lb class rod. Can anyone give an opinion on whether I need to shell out my hard earned cash on a 30lb rod or will my 12-20lb rod cope?

It would depend on where you are fishing and the conditions and style. For pirking or deep water and heavy tides it will possibly be too light.
 

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Mostly on a boat out from Portsmouth / Langstone Harbour fishing inshore marks.
 

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I've not fished this area but I would say that you would be better off with a heavier set up for pirking, if you are bait fishing you will probably be OK. Maybe there is someone on here who fishes this area and would know better.
 
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