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fishmasterfred · Pony Mullet Joined: 01 Oct 2012 Posts: 64

Hey Guys hope all is well - its almost the weekend.

Question about rods ... and reels.

How does one know what is the best rod to purchase that will yield the best results?

lets say you have Abu's-5000-6000-medium sized baitcasters or Penn 109's or LW#9's with 30lb braided line and are chunking 2-3 ounce weights plus cut bait ... what would an ideal rod look like? 8-10 eye medium action rated for 15-20lb line?
Do the eyes matter?
Does a not so stiff rod get you more distance when casting?
Whats an ideal length rod for this application?

thanks again in advance as i am trying to optimize my arsenal for a trip next weekend.

fishmasterfred · Pony Mullet Joined: 01 Oct 2012 Posts: 64

Ok.... How about -----

WILL PAY $20 PER POST WITH ADVICE GIVEN!

Bighead · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:07 pm Post subject:

What are you using the rod for?

If you're fishing in the surf, I'd forego the older Penns. They're nostalgic, and fine, but the drags are weak, they're difficult to cast (compared to other reels), and are just outdated and old.

If you're fishing the surf, and looking to throw a 3-4 oz. weight, I'd look at a 9-10' rod that's medium fast action, and go from there.

I have a Tica TC2 that fits that bill with a Daiwa Luna 300 on it, and it's spooled with 40 lb braid, and I can zing a 4 oz. sinker and a shrimp fish bite a LONG way. If you want a bit more distance, step up to the Tica TC2 10 footer...I have two of those with Daiwa Saltist 20 on one and a 30 on the other, and they are VERY long casters.

Hope that helps.

Good luck,
Bighead
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hickroots07 · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject:

LOL ok.

Heres my personal opinion. I like longer more stiff when it comes to casting, especially when i am going for distance. For the reels you are talking about go at least 8 foot. I dont like a really whippy rod because it seems it just doesnt have the balls to throw sone of the heavier weight. It also depends on your own casting style. You can lob a bait out there with just about anything if you want to. I also think that where you will be using it most makes a difference. Anywhere in the surf i definitely wanna get a longer rod. If you are on a pier, really depends what you are targeting. I think because your question is lacking detail it is hard to give a specific answer. I go by what feels good to me, and what is best suited for my style.

Dont worry about the 20 bucks, i will add it to your tab Wink

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gator · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:40 pm Post subject:

Dawia 20 Omaga rod from breakaway 10'6"

JOHNNYREB · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:48 pm Post subject:

Jawbone, 1053, load that 109 with 100# pp...100# topshot....YEAH BABY!

I want my 20 bucks! Twisted Evil

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fishmasterfred · Pony Mullet Joined: 01 Oct 2012 Posts: 64

Thanks gentlemen for the replies.

and thanks to the jokester of the forum ....JOhnny always has jokes - SMH

JOHNNYREB · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:31 am Post subject:

.....Wasnt joking, but, so you dont feel let down....

Q. Whats the difference between a vacum cleaner and a laywer on a motorcycle?

A.The vacum cleaner has the dirtbag on the inside.

Q.Whats the difference between a laywer and a jelly fish?

A.One is a spineless blob.....The other is a form of sea life.

Q.Whats the difference between a leech and a lawyer?

A.After you die,a leech stops sucking your blood.

Q.How are an apple and a laywer alike?

A.They both look good hanging from a tree.

Q.How does an attorney sleep?

A.First he lies on one side....then he lies on the other

Q.What do a laywer and sperm have in common?

A.One in 300,000,000 has a chance of becoming a human being

Q.Why do laywers where neckties?

A.To keep the forskin from crawlin up thier chins

.....and i was in no way,shape,or form trying to offend Vacum cleaners,jellyfish,leeches,apples,people who sleep,sperm, or richards! Wink

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ironmanstan · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:45 pm Post subject:

ROTFLMAO....good stuff. Gald you made clear on who you were not offending.
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fishmasterfred · Pony Mullet Joined: 01 Oct 2012 Posts: 64

GitRDone DA!

Oh my Hell .. this post has turned into a joke fest!

How was that orgy at the beach the other day? I mean the family reunion?

I noticed snuff spit on both sides of your truck at the gathering at PINS ... out with the Mrs fishing again?

Rebel word of the day:artichoke.used in a sentence. i ought to choke you

Well thanks for sowing the heights of your intelligence sir.. I'd call you stupid but that would be an insult to all the other stupid people.

-bet your boat and house have wheels huh

JOHNNYREB · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:38 pm Post subject:

Dude...i said i meant no offense to " RICHARDS" !!!

LOL....and you "RICHARDS" are few on this board....but there are hundreds of red necks!

You will go far here! Laughing

Good luck on info with your next thread. Wink

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ironmanstan · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:20 pm Post subject:

I really don't think that anyone that calls them self "fishmaster" needs any info.....on fishing. My opinion only. Very Happy

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JOHNNYREB · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject:

fishmasterfred · Pony Mullet Joined: 01 Oct 2012 Posts: 64

Because fish just sit at a HH and don't move around right ... ?