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09-20-2004, 09:44 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Custom rod/eel stick 4 me?
I am interested in finding someone that makes/crafts fine custom rods..(well put, huh) I am looking for approx 9' rod/light wieght. with some decent backbone. I have been tossin plugs and eels for 5-6 hrs a night 5-6 nights/mornings a week and my arm is hangin, as well as my back/shoulder....any suggestions you guys have would be great...........  |
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09-20-2004, 09:52 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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A couple of our sponsors that build rods are Saltheart's Custom Rods, & M&D's in Wareham...
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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09-20-2004, 09:53 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Thanx John...I will look into them when I get back from break, lol yes I am working....hardly
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09-20-2004, 09:58 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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BTW - the Batson1088 is lightweight and throws eels well but there are times fishing it where I wish it had much more backbone. Don't get me wrong it's not bad. But from now on this fall I'm fishing a 1088 Allstar I built that had a lot more nuts to turn a fish... But it's no bomber rod
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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09-20-2004, 10:42 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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The All Star 1088 is incredibly powerful for how light it is, but I don't like throwing eels with it because it's so stiff. Awsome plug rod though.
Are you using spinning or conventional?
-spence
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09-20-2004, 10:57 AM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: not a clue
Posts: 4,860
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one must define as to where your fishing.....in tite to rocks, lrg. an small or the sand.......that will help you better as to what rod will fit your needs.....example: sand,,,batson 1088 or even a 1087
is more than enough stick to handle anything that swims....except maybe a seal.
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BOAT fish do count.
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09-20-2004, 11:12 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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I do mostly sand, but of course I move around. I also go to the local ditch/Fore River where there can be a good current, with pilings and rocks...I am gonna attempt the canal this week, I need to start learning it so I will spend a day walking and observing-notes,notes,notes..Then get my line wet at night and give it a whirl.. I am a night fisher, have been and probably will be for a long time..... Who can sleep, there's a 50# just waiting for me..  |
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09-20-2004, 11:16 AM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: not a clue
Posts: 4,860
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sounds like u need atleast 4 different rods...tools of the trade as they say.
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BOAT fish do count.
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09-20-2004, 11:17 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Capesman, any suggestions as to where I can find a few of these nice nice rods? |
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09-20-2004, 11:18 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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I am a rod whore, problem is I had a garage full of fresh water sticks. Now it's time for big fishies...Lead the way, I will bring my gold card 
Can never have too many, unless you ask my GF |
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09-20-2004, 02:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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Good plugging and eeling rods at roughly 9 feet are
lami arra 1084
Allstar 1145/2
Loomis 108-20
Allstar 1087
Allstar 1088 for moving currents
there are many more at 10 and 10 1/2 feet too.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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09-20-2004, 02:09 PM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Thanks Saltheart, gonna try to find one or more tonight if possible..I'll take as many as I can find, tackle whore  |
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09-20-2004, 05:32 PM
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EVERY FISH COUNTS!!
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: south plymouth, MA
Posts: 727
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go to M&Ds in wareham mike is awsome  |
todays schoolie is tomorrows keeper,todays keeper is tomorrows cow,practice catch and release!!!.
GOD BLESS THE NRA!!!!
ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER DIE!!!!!
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09-20-2004, 09:36 PM
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Dave's Guide Service
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 7,557
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get a 1204 and cut down the butt of that blank.
That rod is 10' and is a great eel rod
stay away from the 1084
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Pro Tool Club....
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09-21-2004, 08:30 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Thank BassMaster...I am looking into it now..I was throwing a 10' stick last night for 5 hrs and it's heavy as all hell and today my shoulder and elbow are killin me, ugh. But I guess I shouldn't complain, I was catchin fish |
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