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Bank fishing for catfish at long range
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| Name | Buddy long |
| EAN | 4260643710315 |
| MPN | 100321 |
| Brand | Zeck Fishing |
| Rod Length | 3.2m |
| Casting Weight | 300g |
| Number of Sections | 2pc |
| Rod Weight | 643g |
| Material | Fibreglass, EVA |
| Transport length | 165cm |
| Guides | 10 + 1 Sea-Guide |
| Reel seat | Fuji DPS H/#24 |
| Handle length | 43 cm |
| Butt cap diameter | 39 mm |
| Butt cap | Fuji Hartgummi |
It is designed for static catfish fishing, casting rigs from the bank, bottom rigs and buoy or tensioned-line setups. Its 3.2 m length allows tensioned rigs beyond 200 m with the line kept out of the water, extending the reach of the 2.9 m Buddy.
Use only a fixed-spool reel or the HR 20. Zeck specifies this restriction because of the guide layout and the action of the fibreglass blank, so compatibility should not be extended to other reel types.
The fibreglass blank responds to smaller fish but retains a strong backbone for large catfish. Compared with the shorter Buddy, the long version has a firmer backbone for applying more pressure in demanding situations. Zeck also describes resistance to transport damage and awkward fighting angles, not guaranteed resistance to breakage.
The two-piece rod has a transport length of 165 cm and weighs 643 g. A rod sleeve is included, so plan for 165 cm of transport space rather than its assembled 3.2 m length.
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The Buddy long is a catfish rod for static bank fishing, casting rigs, tensioned-line setups and bottom rigs. Its 3.2 m length allows tensioned rigs to be fished beyond 200 m while keeping the line clear of the water. The fibreglass blank combines a sensitive fish-playing response with a strong backbone for applying pressure to large catfish.
Compared with the 2.9 m Buddy described by Zeck, whose tensioned-line reach is limited to around 150 m if the line is to stay out of the water, the Buddy long extends that reach beyond 200 m. It also transmits strikes more effectively at longer distances. Its firmer backbone gives extra scope to apply pressure in demanding situations. Buoy fishing is another supported use. The casting weight is 300 g.
Zeck describes the fibreglass blank as resistant to transport damage and awkward rod angles during a fight. It responds to smaller fish while retaining reserves for large catfish. This is not a claim that the rod cannot break.
The rod has 10 + 1 Sea-Guide guides and a Fuji DPS H/#24 reel seat. Its guide layout and fibreglass action make it suitable only for a fixed-spool reel or the HR 20. Choose the reel with that limitation in mind.
The two-piece rod weighs 643 g and packs down to 165 cm. Its 43 cm handle is finished in EVA Camou, and the Fuji hard-rubber butt cap has a diameter of 39 mm. A rod sleeve is included for transport and storage.
Fishing rods can conduct electricity. Do not use during thunderstorms or near overhead power lines. Keep away from children or ensure appropriate supervision. Use only for fishing.
