help with rod decision...please - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

good2hook · 03-09-2007, 07:26 PM

hello guys and good evening, i'd love some help with selecting a few rods. i've got a shimano bait runner to put on a chunking rod, and i've got a 704 greenie and a 706z no bail to put on a plugging rod. i've chunked most my life, just getting into plugging this year. any help in the right direction would be great....thanks in advance..

ChiefLinesider · 03-09-2007, 07:33 PM

Price range? Braid/mono? Weight of most of the plugs you are going to fish? What type of structure do you fish?

good2hook · 03-09-2007, 08:04 PM

no more than 200.00 per rod, mono on the 6500 bait runner, and braid on the 704 and 706. weight of the plugs would be no bigger than 3 ounces,, i fish mostly the canal,, but would be willing to go anywhere you guys would be willing to take me

.... thanks again.

bloocrab · 03-10-2007, 12:27 PM

If you're looking to purchase a quality custom built rod, MikeCC of Cape Cod Tackle is the man to see (There's a link on this site but you're better off going down to talk to Mike. He is a great guy who will definately point you in the right direction). He normally has a good selection of finishedcustom rods.

If you're looking to have one built, there's a builder on this site who does excellent work that I highly recommend. You can choose your colors/design and he can definately guide you in the hard-ware selection /grip/reel seat/eyes/lubrication/chastity belt/etc...

PM me for more information cuz -

As far as which blanks to choose, I can't help ya there. It's always a matter of feel for me...I don't put as much science into rod selection as others do, I let my builder do my homework for me

, I just like to fish...I don't worry myself much with the all the details....I used an ugly stick for years and always caught fish and never had any issues with it. You will definately notice the difference with a custom rod, however, if it's doesn't fit the budget....then fudge-it.

good2hook · 03-10-2007, 12:42 PM

thanks cuz, pm sent

good2hook · 03-10-2007, 11:24 PM

thanks for all the help

was it something i said?

ChiefLinesider · 03-11-2007, 03:32 PM

I would suggest going & holding the blanks that are within your budget. You will get a much better idea of what you want when you go and hold the blank. & whoever you decide to have make it will send you in the right direction if your not really sure. Personally I wouldnt go any bigger than 10 feet, Especially with your pluggin set up. I feel the benefits of a long rod start to level out at 10 feet. Anything longer is too tiring making 100's of casts.

CMS Enterprises in New Bedford makes some great rods. Lots of finished rods to take a look at in the shop as well.

Good Luck, I dont understand the lack of replies on this thread. Hopefully this helps though

EricM · 03-12-2007, 04:15 PM

I'm going to triple down on the search tool. I love following the ongoing discussions, but when I have a real burning question, SEARCH and then presto its done. I tell you, this site has about 100 fishing books in it, with some of the strangest yet most relevant chapters. I dunno why I keep buying fishing books...its all here...all the time...

snake slinger · 03-12-2007, 05:49 PM

you are doing well with uglysticks so way not keep useing them.

NIB · 03-13-2007, 08:13 AM

I happen to prefer lamiglass rods.Of all the comapnies making rods for the surf they IMO are the only ones who get it.'
If I had to chose in 9 ft spinning the xs 901ms or in 10' the xs 101 ms.These are built on the GSB "graphite surf blanks" in the coresponding lengths 108 an 120 ..inches.In the Medium 'M' power range..
U can google lamiglas to see what they offer.
The actuall suggested weight ratings are a litlle off though.I would say in the ten footer the optimum weight rating would be 2.25 oz an in the 9 fter 1.25. so if u have lures in them ranges which most surf lure fall into u should be alright with one of them 2.I prefer the longer rods some like em shorter..