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STEVE IN MASS · 12-13-2003, 12:15 PM

I have a 10' Tica medium action/heavy, and I love it. I originally bought it with the thought of it replacing my chunking rod.

While it does that very well, I started using it for plugs and jigs as well.......now, I use it almost exclusively for that. I've used it in the surf for plugs, and at the Canal for jigs. It's rated 2-8 oz. While the 8oz I think is pushing it a bit (I've done 6 and two chunks with it, but more of a "lob" cast), I find it loads best between 3 and 5 oz.....at least for jigs in the canal.....but I've thrown, for instance, a 2 oz popper and a Hab's Needle a mile with it as well. It took a 13+ lb blue out of the canal at mid-current on a moon tide, after it dove deep, so I'd say it can lift the fish no problem........

Only complaints I've heard about them is some guys have had to replace the tip guide.....not sure why, cause mine has been fine....and that's short change ($3-$4) if you need to it.

I got it at M&D's for about $63 with tax, after the SB.com discount....

When I bought it, I also had the Tsunami in my hands at the shop, and while I liked it, (at least the feel of it in the shop), Mike only had an 11' er at the time, and I didn't want one that long.

So, just my $0.02.........

12-13-2003, 12:15 PM	#15
STEVE IN MASS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Foxborough, Ma Posts: 1,191	I have a 10' Tica medium action/heavy, and I love it. I originally bought it with the thought of it replacing my chunking rod. While it does that very well, I started using it for plugs and jigs as well.......now, I use it almost exclusively for that. I've used it in the surf for plugs, and at the Canal for jigs. It's rated 2-8 oz. While the 8oz I think is pushing it a bit (I've done 6 and two chunks with it, but more of a "lob" cast), I find it loads best between 3 and 5 oz.....at least for jigs in the canal.....but I've thrown, for instance, a 2 oz popper and a Hab's Needle a mile with it as well. It took a 13+ lb blue out of the canal at mid-current on a moon tide, after it dove deep, so I'd say it can lift the fish no problem........ Only complaints I've heard about them is some guys have had to replace the tip guide.....not sure why, cause mine has been fine....and that's short change ($3-$4) if you need to it. I got it at M&D's for about $63 with tax, after the SB.com discount.... When I bought it, I also had the Tsunami in my hands at the shop, and while I liked it, (at least the feel of it in the shop), Mike only had an 11' er at the time, and I didn't want one that long. So, just my $0.02.........