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iamskippy 01-12-2012 02:58 PM

looking for a ditch jiggin rod
 
I'm looking for something in the 3-7 oz range 11' maybe 10'6",
no st croix mojo offers please.

Thanks
Skip

WESTPORTMAFIA 01-12-2012 11:11 PM

Kinda long for jigging the ditch. No?

stcroixman 01-13-2012 06:54 AM

I've got a custom 1321M $200. if your interested pm me we can meet up - you can check it out.

iamskippy 01-13-2012 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA (Post 914046)
Kinda long for jigging the ditch. No?

No sir, i use a 10'6" now and it works out great for me
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iamskippy 01-13-2012 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stcroixman (Post 914069)
I've got a custom 1321M $200. if your interested pm me we can meet up - you can check it out.

Sent you a pm for more info, thanks bud.
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JamesJet 01-13-2012 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iamskippy (Post 914113)
No sir, i use a 10'6" now and it works out great for me
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If it works great - why ya need a new one? Spinning or Conv?

tysdad115 01-13-2012 01:16 PM

He needs a spinning rod...

iamskippy 01-13-2012 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesJet (Post 914166)
If it works great - why ya need a new one? Spinning or Conv?

Smarty pants, because i want a 3-? instead of a 2-5, need something with a little more back bone,

Spinning please
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chefchris401 01-13-2012 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesJet (Post 914166)
If it works great - why ya need a new one? Spinning or Conv?

Skippy has rod envy
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iamskippy 01-13-2012 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chefchris401 (Post 914201)
Skippy has rod envy
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true story bro, i looked at Andy's Century all last year and all i have to say is daaaaammmmnnnnn so if anyone is getting rid of one of them :drool:

derekl 01-13-2012 04:49 PM

got a cms built 1261mh for $225 very clean
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iamskippy 01-13-2012 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by derekl (Post 914253)
got a cms built 1261mh for $225 very clean
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Sent you a pm D, few questions. Im interested
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iamskippy 01-13-2012 06:27 PM

Still looking, unfort, the reel seat was to far up, looking for butt to reel seat to be about 23 or less.
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iamskippy 01-14-2012 11:21 AM

Just wanted to thank everyone whos called nd emailed me with different rods, and some great prices, however i happen to be a towering 5'8 1/8", i have also had 7 anchors put in my left shoulder, so one of the main things and shame on me for not posting it is the butt to reel set at longest can be around 23.5" preffer little shorter but this will work. Also i would love a new concept set up vs the old guides but not required just a bonus.

I appologize for not posting this in the op.
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stcroixman 01-14-2012 08:16 PM

skippy

thanks for your interest. I am only 5'8" also. Unfortunately,my left shoulder has arthritis now and my 1321M aggravates it.

Butt to reel stem is 25" and I threw it for a few years.

Great rod, but I am looking at buying a legend (still going to try to use my 1321L as I had it refurbished and it is a rocket)

zimmy 01-14-2012 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesJet (Post 914166)
If it works great - why ya need a new one? Spinning or Conv?

What kind of question is that? You sound like my wife :smash: :)

stripermaineiac 01-14-2012 09:45 PM

I've got a Century 11 ftr with lowriders with a reel seat in that ball park . wrapped for spinning. I'll be bringin it to the shows with me if your interested.Slingshot 1327 Ron

tysdad115 01-14-2012 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stripermaineiac (Post 914594)
I've got a Century 11 ftr with lowriders with a reel seat in that ball park . wrapped for spinning. I'll be bringin it to the shows with me if your interested.Slingshot 1327 Ron

The 1327 is 2-5...he's looking for a 1328.
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trevier 01-16-2012 01:10 PM

any interest in a custom built 1322 1 pc, cms did the build about 3 years ago, mint condition, fuji alconite guides, pac bay reel seat, x-flock over cork wrap, with a cork foregrip, thanks matt,

iamskippy 01-16-2012 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by trevier (Post 914835)
any interest in a custom built 1322 1 pc, cms did the build about 3 years ago, mint condition, fuji alconite guides, pac bay reel seat, x-flock over cork wrap, with a cork foregrip, thanks matt,

Whats the raiting, butt length, distsnce first eye?
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tysdad115 01-16-2012 01:52 PM

A quote below from the Century thread earlier...you sure you need the 1328? It took me a little bit to get used to , you know you were next to me most of the time...I still think you should try mine before commiting to the 1328, it might be too much for your back/neck..MikeP posted in the Century thread a while ago,heres his opinion of the 1327

"I can tell you that the 11' HJ 1327 tosses and lifts a 3 oz head and Sluggo as easily as any rod that I've ever fished. It's not "just" a plugging rod. IMO it's a very versatile Canal tool. I think it can easily handle another ounce or two. But on these off tides, 3 oz is all I need to stay down."

trevier 01-16-2012 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by iamskippy (Post 914841)
Whats the raiting, butt length, distsnce first eye?
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I'm pretty sure the rating on that blank is 2-5, I've thrown 4 before no problem when I have jigged with it using my emblem pro 5000, the distance to the reel seat from the but is 26, 28 to the center, from the butt to the 1st eye, good question, I would have to look, rod is down the cape, I am in merrimack nh, rod is not beat, I take care of my stuff,

iamskippy 01-16-2012 02:11 PM

I read that post, the issue is not tossing the weight because i use a 2-5 mojo now and i make a 4oz disappear, that is not the issue. I want more backbone on the jig and hookset, to pull the fish out of that deep water. Im really thinking the 1328 is probably going to be the right rod, and the 1261MH is a close second. I am weighing the advantages/disadvantages of each vs cost at this point.



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Originally Posted by tysdad115 (Post 914846)
A quote below from the Century thread earlier...you sure you need the 1328? It took me a little bit to get used to , you know you were next to me most of the time...I still think you should try mine before commiting to the 1328, it might be too much for your back/neck..MikeP posted in the Century thread a while ago,heres his opinion of the 1327

"I can tell you that the 11' HJ 1327 tosses and lifts a 3 oz head and Sluggo as easily as any rod that I've ever fished. It's not "just" a plugging rod. IMO it's a very versatile Canal tool. I think it can easily handle another ounce or two. But on these off tides, 3 oz is all I need to stay down."

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TheSpecialist 01-16-2012 02:55 PM

You could probably trim a longer butt down an inch or two without affecting action too much I would think...

iamskippy 01-16-2012 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSpecialist (Post 914861)
You could probably trim a longer butt down an inch or two without affecting action too much I would think...

I have consided taking a 132 1M and taking some off the top, i have heard of people doing that makes a really nice stick as well, advantage is 1 piece so thinner lighter, but i feel it devalues the blank. I already had one person wrap a rod and cut 6 off the butt with out my permission, then i needed to take the rod to CMS for a save, they did a nice job fixing it but the blank looks like heck.
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tysdad115 01-16-2012 05:35 PM

Just grow longer arms then...

iamskippy 01-16-2012 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tysdad115 (Post 914884)
Just grow longer arms then...

i just had the neck extensions put in, one step at a time. :buds:

agroangler 01-16-2012 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iamskippy (Post 914295)
Still looking, unfort, the reel seat was to far up, looking for butt to reel seat to be about 23 or less.
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I have a XRA 1261MH 3-8 standard style fuji alconites cork grips graphite real seat was custom a couple of years ago from CMS its the original brown blank and has only seen 20 or so days of fishing, and was to stiff for a friend of mines shoulder. So I bought it but i think I'm good to go with the rods I got. pm ME if your interested.

JamesJet 01-16-2012 09:19 PM

Slight thread drift...sorry
 
Skip,

Your posts have me thinking that we really should all get together and "test" a few rods out on a nice warm weekend then all get lunch or something. Grab a bunch of bank sinkers and give it a try. Bottom line is none of the sticks mentioned (including the 1209s I pm'd you about) are bad. Everyone has a preference, a casting style and particular way of fishing. In reality unless you are really jigging moon tides mid turn, out in the middle, you wont ever need to throw 5+ all that often or ever. I myself would love to try some different setups guys have just for the sake of knowing. A couple things have come up but keep mind how you load a rod is based on mechanics that start with footing. Casting a rod off the beach is way different that a slimy canal perch. Also I don't care whether you didn't have back and neck issues, throwing and bouncing heavy jigs for tide gets to you after a while for anybody. From talking to you about loading a 1205, I think you probably need/liked the action on a mojo.
If anyone (you) wants to lets start a new thread on a rod testing day I am in!
Fishing for giants (which is what you are referring too with the the stopping power) is always always done more effectively with gear not used by many of us most days. Basically if your looking for an everyday jig rod it may not be the one you can land that tuna from the east end with next fall. Make your decision on what you actually need and if you want to overlay with a "special" rod go for it. Part of the learning curve about jigging big water is how to get a fish out of it. Its not all rod, its a fair amount of technique, because once a freight train gets going its tough to stop.

By the way, you must have taken some magic lessons "making 4 once disappear" just made me laugh.:rotf2:

bart 01-16-2012 10:11 PM

I know the 11 ft rods are controversial, but the 10 ft Lami Super Surf is an awesome rod for the canal. Super light and strong(stronger than you'd think). I've unintentionally beat the chit out of mine and it has held up well. I did blow up one but it was my fault( I hooked my jig bag on the backcast, stupid mistake). It is rated 2-6 but I have thrown everything from unweighted redfins to big shads with it. perfect for 3-4 oz slug-gos and ronz's. Just something to consider and MikeCC has deals on them sometimes...


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