09-07-05, 08:38 PM | #1 |
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Need Rod Suggestions to cast big lures FAR
I'm looking for suggestions on a spinning rod to toss 1/2oz - 2 oz lures as far as possible. Preferably 7 or 7 1/2 ft. I'd like something with a good warrenty as well, what would yall suggest.
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09-07-05, 08:53 PM | #2 |
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what exactly are you going to be chunking?? also 1 or 2 piece
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I'd have to go with a spinning rod, medium power with a moderate/medium action. I believe the flex will give you more distance when timed correctly, and spinning is less drag on the line, from the spool. Brand I would be more worried about finding one with those specifics, and then compare the warranties. I of course like St Croix, G-Loomis, and have been impressed with the Rogue rods more and more as I use them. But lots of companies, make good rods. But as zooker said what it's for? I might change that choice if it's for a spinnerbait of some sort due to the type of hits you can get on them.
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lets just say its for DISTANCE. It will be used for everything from big topwaters, big cranks, big SHINERS, big etc. I know why yall are asking what its going to be used for, but with the clear waters I fish, getting the lure out there is more important to me than the action/feel of the rod. I'll be mating it with an Alvey Sidecast Reel (HUGE spool designed for LONG casts), along with some 20-40 lbs power pro braid. Thanks for the suggestions.
Would prefer one piece, I know my options are limited on 2 piece 7.5 foot rods.
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2 oz. lure? Dang ya goin for Peakocks
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09-07-05, 10:58 PM | #6 |
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as a matter of fact, peacocks are on the menu as well, will be spending a lot more time down in south florida.
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Man you are lucky............... I have always wanted to go fishing for those hard fighting Peakocks. One day I will get to go for them I know. Even if I have to make the drive to south Florida myself. I have seen a show they did on peakocks in Florida. I think they were fishing in kindof a ditch on the side of the road catching 7 or 8 pound Peakocks.................
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those ditches you refer to, are drainage canals and are EVERYWHERE in south florida. No need for directions to the canals, just come to south florida and you'll find them.
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So I hear.............. Kinda like deer and good lookin women in Alabama
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