Pitkä-Aapo perch rod 228cm 7-21 g by Kalastajan Kanava

Pitkä-Aapo for versatile perch fishing

The rod is specially designed for versatile perch casting. The rod is light to use, its sensitive and sensitive tip catches and holds the perch well all the way to the boat. The raw power found in the bottom section allows you to calmly bring home even the occasional larger fish, such as a 5 kilo pike.

What added value does length bring to free time?

The design of the Pitkä-Aapo has taken into account fishing with hard lures above all. At a slightly longer length, it casts hard lures from wobblers to spinners perfectly. For jig fishermen, the Pitkä-Aapo offers added value, above all, for catching larger perch. And if you need to fish for both perch and zander with one rod, this is exactly the rod for you.

Rod operation

The rod has a slightly slower action (moderate fast) than the Aapo 2.0 and Kössi 2.0 rods. This makes it easier to cast, for example, light and large wobblers without the lure catching the bait so easily. As a longer rod, the Pitkä-Aapo also casts further than the Aapo 2.0.

Designed for 2500 size open spools

The rod is designed for a 2500-size spinning reel. The rod reel set is perfectly balanced. The 2500-size spinning reel also allows for higher reeling speeds when fishing from shallow depths.

Best quality in its price range

We dare to say that the rod is one of the best long perch rods on the market in this price range.

Specifications:

• Length 228 cm/7'6"
• Recommended lure weight 7–21 g (perch and zander jigs, spinners, light spoons and wobblers)
• Activity: moderate fast
• Rod weight: 2-piece
• Unbreakable stainless steel rod guides
• Comfortable EVA handles
• Easy-to-use lure loop
• Rod bag

Choosing a reel for this rod

A suitable reel for Pitkä-Aapo is a 2500 class spinning reel such as Daiwan Ninja, Exceler, Fuego or Caldia.

Remember the following tips and your rod will stay in good condition for years:

1. Always transport the reel in a rod sleeve. When it doesn't get dents, it won't break so easily. Also loosen the reel brake during transport.
2. Never reel a fish into the tip of the rod. When the fish is on the end of the line, leave the line out by the length of the rod. This way, by lifting the tip of the rod up, you can bring the fish next to the boat and net it easily. You can lift a smaller perch (under 35 cm) into the boat with the rod.
3. Always walk with the rod so that the lure is on the lure loop and the rod is upright with the tip of the rod pointing towards the sky (this applies especially to children and young people.)
4. Do not pull the line straight down from the tip of the rod when you are putting the lure on the lure loop, but open the reel handle and let the line free from the reel, then put the lure on the lure loop and tighten the line by turning the crank.
5. If the lure stays on the bottom, pull the line tight and try to shoot the lure off with the line. If that doesn't work, pull the lure off the bottom so that the rod remains straight and unbent in relation to the line. Put your hand on the reel so that the reel doesn't spin and pull towards you. When the line does the work, it will hold, no pulling should be done free or against the reel.
6. You can't command a big pike with a perch rod, so follow the pike's movements with your rod. If the fish goes under the boat, push the tip of the rod into the water, give the fish enough line. You should never lift a pike with a rod.