Canal Rod

[Saltheart]

I now use a loomis 108-30 for my canal rod. Its a 9 footer and is a "stick". It casts 3 and up very well. I was using a Sabre 1089 until I broke it 3 weeks ago (It didn't break , I broke it!) . That's a great canal rod too. Not as stiff as the 108-30 but still stiffer than most. Its more sensitive and will cast 2 better than the 108-30. For shear power to fight the fish , the 108-30 is excellent. I wouldn't go less than 9 feet. You got to get the jigs etc over that lip at the edge and the longer pole helps. Mike T at capecodtackle will make you up a custom Sabre 1089 for about $160 and he does an outstanding job. The loomis 108-30 is $80 to $100 more and much more powerful a rod. (which is hard to believe cause that Sabre 1089 is pretty powerful!!)
I use a levelwind with Cortland Spectron line. This line is rough and with a non levelwind , your thumb will take a beating if not taped up. For the Newell , the 50 LB Spectron or the 65 lb Whiplash will work well. I would use the 50 lb Cortland Spectron.