Looking for advise for a friend

[RIJIMMY]

any place you need a special rod and reel to fish isnt worth fishing in my opinion

the setup in that canal allows everyone to see what other people are doing so you have the hot rod/reel/lure, etc. My gut tells me 30yrs ago guys were slamming trophy fish on off the shelf rods and mediocre reels

please keep in mind I've fished the canal about a dozen times, never caught a bass there and have absolutely no clue on how to fish there. But as an observer, I think the proximity of fisherman in the canal leads to obsession over lures/rods reels. Is it the gear or the fisherman?

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

any place you need a special rod and reel to fish isnt worth fishing in my opinion

the setup in that canal allows everyone to see what other people are doing so you have the hot rod/reel/lure, etc. My gut tells me 30yrs ago guys were slamming trophy fish on off the shelf rods and mediocre reels

please keep in mind I've fished the canal about a dozen times, never caught a bass there and have absolutely no clue on how to fish there. But as an observer, I think the proximity of fisherman in the canal leads to obsession over lures/rods reels. Is it the gear or the fisherman?

There are definitely times when being able to reach the middle gives you an advantage. I've been frustrated at times seeing fish blitz 20 or more feet out of my casting range. I think a lot of people buy gear for the canal because it's where they mainly fish. I use the same gear at the canal and everywhere else I surf fish for the most part. I can't afford to have different gear for every place I fish.

You'll get your first canal bass this year if you can get the time to head down there with me. I'll even give you the world famous "Fishbones Double Your Money Back Guarantee".

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

any place you need a special rod and reel to fish isnt worth fishing in my opinion

the setup in that canal allows everyone to see what other people are doing so you have the hot rod/reel/lure, etc. My gut tells me 30yrs ago guys were slamming trophy fish on off the shelf rods and mediocre reels

But as an observer, I think the proximity of fisherman in the canal leads to obsession over lures/rods reels. Is it the gear or the fisherman?

I agree with you 100 percent, even if you're a lowly boat guy. Most of my fish are caught within 50'- 100' of the bank. This includes plugs/shads/eels.

Lamiglas 1203M's(yellow fiberglass) and penn squidders/newell 229's have accounted for more fish out of the canal than any other rod make, I'd guess. having said that though, I'd go with the new technology available simply because it makes you look more important.

I'd go for the Saltiga Z4500 or Z5000 and XRA1322 custom built over the other setup any day. The mojo has only been around a couple years and is still unproven. The Ron Arra series is still the standard, IMO, particularly if you get the custom built version.

Best thing is if your buddy springs for the expensive setup you can take it if his hands for pennies on the dollar when he gets sick of the canal...

SPEND THE MONEY!!!!

[fatcow]

If he wants to cast distance he might as well give up the whole idea of spinning and throw on a good old conventional. 229 with a 1322. More accurate and further distance. Practice ur thumb exercises first.

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

I'd go for the Saltiga Z4500 or Z5000 and XRA1322 custom built over the other setup any day. The mojo has only been around a couple years and is still unproven. The Ron Arra series is still the standard, IMO, particularly if you get the custom built version.

Best thing is if your buddy springs for the expensive setup you can take it if his hands for pennies on the dollar when he gets sick of the canal...

SPEND THE MONEY!!!!

That's the set up he was originally planning on. He went yesterday and looked into getting the 1322 blank wrapped with the low rider guides. I think he wants the Saltiga because it has the long cast spool like the Emblem Pro, but the reel is lighter and more durable.

I bought the Mojo and will put it to the test this season. With the way I treat my equipment, I can't justify a $400+ custom rod.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by fishbones

That's the set up he was originally planning on. He went yesterday and looked into getting the 1322 blank wrapped with the low rider guides. I think he wants the Saltiga because it has the long cast spool like the Emblem Pro, but the reel is lighter and more durable.

I bought the Mojo and will put it to the test this season. With the way I treat my equipment, I can't justify a $400+ custom rod.

long cast spool? ? ?
is this a Z?

I think the emblem would only get you better by about 10 yds. max.

MikeP did a test

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

long cast spool? ? ?
is this a Z?

I think the emblem would only get you better by about 10 yds. max.

MikeP did a test

Oh, I think he's talking about the Saltiga Surf, not the Z.

In that case, tell him to save his money and go with the Emblem Pro.

The Saltiga Surf is an overpriced mediocrity trying to capitalize on the Saltiga name.

It's also one damn slow retrieve ratio. If his plan is to cast across the Canal, I can't think of a worse reel to use, because he'll spend all morning cranking that plug back in. It's even slower than a freaking Squidder.