sluggo rod

[tpoliti]

Snake, I hook em the same way. I used the rod one with eels and ended up with set of lips on the hook, LOL. I have since switched to my 132 L and have had much more success with it. I have a 120 L and am gonna build that and see how it goes.

Thanks for the reply.

Tony

[Nebe]

i bet you were using octopus hooks.. use live bait hooks with a thicker shank and you wont tear the eels mouths as much.

[tpoliti]

Nebe, you are correct. I do use octopus hooks. Have to try live bait hooks. I have also read somewhere that one of the Surf Guides on LI uses tuna hooks because the have a larger barb. I've been comtemplating that as well.

Thanks for the good info

Tony

[snake slinger]

mustad or eagle claw lazer sharp live bait you will need to sharpen the mustads

[SeaWolf]

yeah, octopus-style hooks due to their thin wire tend to have eels cast off. i never use them. i use thicker wired hooks, like live bait. much better.

sluggo rod - snake, the 1201m can do it, but you better have a educated thumb, especially in the wind. the 1201L may be a nice alternative for that purpose. i wouldn't push more than 3oz with that rod and even then i may stop at 2.5oz. you may want a blank with a little faster action too and slightly shorter than 10'. i have some ideas if you want, shoot me an email/pm.

you better catch a "30"+ on that 1201m and send me some pictures!

[snake slinger]

you got it seawolf i been cathing plenty but nothing over 30lbs yet, its gona happen.

[Saltheart]

Look over the Lami CSB series blanks. They have some umf but maintain the moderate action more do to the composite material used.