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09-24-2010, 12:29 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Originally Posted by TTGG
Hey Mike , I just finished wrapping a XRA 126 MH for fishing the canal.
Is this one of the many Arra's you own?
If so what are you thoughts on this blank....
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I have two. Both conventionals. I tried selling one at a flea market on the Canal at the end of July--no takers. Almost all of the Canal guys now use spinning exclusively.
It's a very parabolic rod, and IMO it has less mid-shaft strength than my 10' 1205. I use the 1205 now as the only conventional that I jig with, in the few spots where I still use conventional due to the easier ability to drop line to stay in bottom contact. I'm thinking of putting my level wind Saltist on it and using it as my Sebille rod.
The probelm that I have with the 126 1MH, at least as a conventional, is that it's as "bouncy" as a glass rod, both on the cast and when a bass does a head shake. I don't like that feel when fighting a fish. I may have it re-wrapped as a spinning rod. The 1205 as a medium/fast rod is much crisper to fish with, and it can throw 5 oz as well as the 126. I never throw more than 5 oz, and rarely even throw that much. Most tides, I'm fishing 3 oz most of the tide, and only step up to 4 on the very fast moon tides. |
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09-24-2010, 09:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 16
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I wrapped mine spinning , a parabolic action and convention reels that dont bring in big lots of line per crank doesnt sound like a very good combination because when your cranking on a down stroke you want to keep that bend in the rod.
Rewapping them spinning may be the way to go.
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09-25-2010, 06:57 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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I think I have a new favorite rod, paired with a ZeeBaas 27,
I had a good cast with a 2.5 oz. needle But I was told By Don (GoneFishin) it didn't look like the rod was loading fully so Don gave me one of his heavy plugs and told me to try it out. I did and I casted right down to the Mono backing I am thinking 140 yards? The reel wasn't totally full of line I would estimate 100 yards low.
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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09-27-2010, 08:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Shrewsbury,ma
Posts: 369
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I used my MoJo for the first time last week and love it !!!! I was hoping to see you Mike last Thurs. evening to thank you for suggesting it but we left around 6.
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Big Daddy-Bob Sr.
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09-27-2010, 07:23 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BobT
I used my MoJo for the first time last week and love it !!!! I was hoping to see you Mike last Thurs. evening to thank you for suggesting it but we left around 6.
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I can't wait to catch a fish on mine, had a hit Saturday night
I am going to get the 3/4 to 4 oz. as soon as I sell a couple of things |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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10-13-2010, 03:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
I think I have a new favorite rod, paired with a ZeeBaas 27,
I had a good cast with a 2.5 oz. needle But I was told By Don (GoneFishin) it didn't look like the rod was loading fully so Don gave me one of his heavy plugs and told me to try it out. I did and I casted right down to the Mono backing I am thinking 140 yards? The reel wasn't totally full of line I would estimate 100 yards low.
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Are you still loving the Mojo? Did you go with the 10' 2-6 oz. rated rod? I'm thinking of picking up a 10 footer to pair with my zx25. Where would say the sweet spot is with it? I mostly throw plugs, but out of desperation will occasionally toss eels. |
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10-13-2010, 04:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Shrewsbury,ma
Posts: 369
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Well I was really surprised. I got a blue that had to go 15-16lbs and it just beat the heck out of the rod and the rod did just great. I also threw a 1.5oz. Red-fin with it with no problem.
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Big Daddy-Bob Sr.
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10-13-2010, 04:54 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Yes I got the 10'6" 2-6
I have only used it a hand full of times, but I believe it is rated pretty much as what they say. I don't throw anything over 5 oz's
I have mine matched with a ZB-27 and I can cast past the middle of the canal, I just put new line on today (spool was down about 100 yards)
so I am hoping for a little more distance
I may pick up the 3/4 to 4 oz. tomorrow if Red top has one in stock, for lighter plugs and eels
I did catch a few decent size fish with it and it did handle them well
IMO for the price you can't go wrong
I am going to be around there tomorrow if you want to test cast it
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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10-13-2010, 06:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Central
Posts: 1,280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
I may pick up the 3/4 to 4 oz. tomorrow if Red top has one in stock, for lighter plugs and eels
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I called a couple days ago, they only have your model, 10'6'' 2-6 left.... bummer  |
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