help with rod decision...please

[good2hook]

thanks cuz, pm sent

[good2hook]

thanks for all the help was it something i said?

[bloocrab]

Originally Posted by rockbottom37

was it something i said?

Nope,

...it was something I said, I shouldn't have used the word "Cuz"....now that they know we're related, you AIN'T gettin no help - - - - - - s'okay though, I know where they park their boats, I got snorkel.........


...by the way, you don't get much respect on these boards if you own an ugly stick or a lesser model, you're not in Kansas anymore...it's Van Stalls or nothin'

[good2hook]

sorry, no van staals here, can't justify spending that much loot on a reel. my first car didn't cost that much. funny all i own are ugly sticks, do ya think fish know the difference?? i just thought that since i got a 706z i'd put it on a nice rod that's all. i'll do what ya said bloo. i'll hit some of those spots you mentioned and maybe they'll steer me in the right direction. i'll let ya know, you can come along, we can get a few afterwards,

[bloocrab]

"Refrain por favor de afixar até que você se gradue ao nível seguinte. Os pescadores sérios usam somente o mais melhor. Até que você acorde e realizado que você não pode travar um peixe decent sem usar o mais melhor equipamento para fora lá, você apenas nunca saberá os pescadores reais o fazem. Talvez se um dos estes self apontado gurus se decidir lhe ajudar, a seguir e então somente vontade você blessed com a abilidade de enganchar e aterrar corretamente um peixe digno."

blood, we'll be eatin pan-fried schoolieswith a side of calamari rings garnished with hot peppers and joaquiem sauce.

[Goose]

If your hooked on ulgy sticks then theres no need to change your brand but it would be stupid to think they aren't better rods for the job. I had a 12' 2pc epoxied ugly convence that I cutt to 10' 10", 4'' off the tip the rest off the butt and lemme tell you it was an awsome rod for chunkin anywhere, even the canal. My first 2 customs where ugly sticks. When crazy Al had a semiar at MSBA he had some of his set ups on hand and so happened his big bass arsinal consisted of custom uglys.

Originally Posted by bloocrab

...by the way, you don't get much respect on these boards if you own an ugly stick or a lesser model, you're not in Kansas anymore...it's Van Stalls or nothin'

That is particaly true it depends on who it is and what they use. If the average s-b'er starts a post on big bass chunk rods then you may get a couple hundred clicks but if a guy like 'Crazy Al' starts the same post writes the same thread then not only will them clicks double dudes will start searching e-bay and yard saleing for ugly sticks if need be. I know custom ugly sticks make some dam good eel rods but the brand is not backed up by a big name. Also, I think because its glass guys think it doesn't have the gutts that some of the other heavy rods, which is not true.

[LeCounts1099]

I got some sceptical PM's when I said here that my choice of go- to Cape/ sand- beach Eel rod is a 10' Ugly Stick irrespective of the fact I own more expensive sticks... But it must be understood that I used 17 lb. mono. for that application 99% of the time... never braid

For chunkin'... the 11 ft. Ugly with a large Thunnus/ 25 lb. Big- Game is my choice: leave the Baitrunner behind if you prefer Spinning to chunk the open beach with 5- 8 & bait... (as I do-- rarely chunk though)...

[Andy D]

With my Shimano 6500 I use a Penn SpinFisher Big Game SurfRod
11ft 2 pc Line Rated 15 to 30 lb, Lure 2 to 8 oz . The rod was very reasonable about 100 bucks and it matches the 6500 nicely.
Hope This Helps.

[BassDawg]

Why does the crazy one prefer a conv over a baitrunner for his 12' Trophy Hunter? I like the baitrunner for Bways and chunkin, sort of two purposes with one reel. Still don't get the advantage of conventional, if there is one, unless they just have more torque????

Maybe it's just me as I never have liked baitcasters either, the whole thumb thang is ludicrous, imho. Just seems like a conv set-up is one more thing to think/worry bout during the fight!

What say you, gents?