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fishweewee · 06-17-2004, 07:59 AM

Match the right tool to the right application.

In places where you have shallow, gently sloping beaches, you might want to have a heaver that reaches the structure (or currents) and the fish. 12 to 14+ feet is not uncommon down in places like the Outer Banks of NC.

Up here, maybe something in the 9-10 foot range is more suitable. On the Outer Beaches of the Cape, 9 foot is better, especially if you're fishing at night - you don't need to cast over the fish. In rocky spots in Rhody, I like a 10 footer b/c you get a bit more control over a fish, which helps when you're landing in a rock pile.

But these are just my preferences...

-WW

06-17-2004, 07:59 AM	#3
fishweewee Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: . Posts: 5,935	Match the right tool to the right application. In places where you have shallow, gently sloping beaches, you might want to have a heaver that reaches the structure (or currents) and the fish. 12 to 14+ feet is not uncommon down in places like the Outer Banks of NC. Up here, maybe something in the 9-10 foot range is more suitable. On the Outer Beaches of the Cape, 9 foot is better, especially if you're fishing at night - you don't need to cast over the fish. In rocky spots in Rhody, I like a 10 footer b/c you get a bit more control over a fish, which helps when you're landing in a rock pile. But these are just my preferences... -WW