got my first tica

[Frankiesurf]

I just picked up my first one yesterday also. I got the 9' Dolphin surf with Medium action and fast tip and got a great deal on a Boca 50 that I couldn't pass up. I went out when I got home and it throws like a champ, is comfortable and super light to hold. It is rated for 3/4 - 3 oz and I think the sweet spot is 1 1/2 - 2 oz but it still throws heavier with no problem. Great rods for the price.

This was my Economic Stimulus present to myself, so for the first time in 8 years I thanked George Bush for something.

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by Frankiesurf

I just picked up my first one yesterday also. I got the 9' Dolphin surf with Medium action and fast tip and got a great deal on a Boca 50 that I couldn't pass up. I went out when I got home and it throws like a champ, is comfortable and super light to hold. It is rated for 3/4 - 3 oz and I think the sweet spot is 1 1/2 - 2 oz but it still throws heavier with no problem. Great rods for the price.

This was my Economic Stimulus present to myself, so for the first time in 8 years I thanked George Bush for something.

My first true surf setup was an 8' Tica when they first came on the market and a Spheros 8000.At that time the total price was under $150.I got several years out of that setup.My two biggest on that setup were a 20# and 24# bass.Sold the rod just recently and still have the reel as a backup.

I may very well buy one of the newer Dolphin series rods for that reel just to have something in a 2pc setup that I can toss in the vehicle for those quick trips.

[Frankiesurf]

The nine footer is a two piece. I would have to stick it out of the sunroof in my VW if it wasn't. The website Ticaglobal.com says they have a two piece 8' but I can't seem to find it anywhere.

[Clammer]

I got a Tica ;; on a recommended from Don @ King Cove.. I,m really pleased with the setup & I think its been three seasons & I havn,t broken it >> yet // so I,m a satisfied customer ;;

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by Frankiesurf

The nine footer is a two piece. I would have to stick it out of the sunroof in my VW if it wasn't. The website Ticaglobal.com says they have a two piece 8' but I can't seem to find it anywhere.

I would probably go with the M 9'er anyway just for the versatility factor.

[Bass Babe]

My 2-piece 9' Tica has since been retired, but it was a great first conventional setup. I'd get another if they came in pink or purple.

2-piece rods are the best invention EVER. I'm sick of sitting in the car, being bashed by rod tips during sharp turns or feeling guilty when I don't grab them to cushion every bump. Every rod made from now until the end of time should be 2-piece.

[Sgt_Nutz]

I liked my first 8' Tica mounted w/ a Stradic 5000 so much I picked up a 9' and 10' for the beach and then another 8'.

[WadingWill]

I have a 2 piece 10' tica that I use for heavier plugs and have no complaints about it, great rod for the price range for sure.