Looking for 1st keeper bass! - Page 2 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Saltheart · 09-11-2002, 01:19 PM

I never had a Corsair so can't help. In the future , Calcutta is the way to go with Shimano. If you want to spend less , Abu garcia gives you a nice reel.

I will call you. Been busy with rehab this week but will call before the weekend is over. You need to decide on a 1 piece or two piece. From there I think the decision is easy for the 2-5 OZ rod you mentioned.

Figure a one piece will be 10 feet long. Two piece will be two sections just over 5 feet.

Bliz · 09-11-2002, 01:24 PM

The one piece will be the option I will likely go with...

I do agree with you about the abu reels! They have always served me well in the past for fresh water, and I expect no less from using these same reels for salt as well.

Thanks to JohnR for turning me back to them & for you supplying one for me!....

TheSpecialist · 09-11-2002, 03:59 PM

Don Since you are in RI I suggest that you try to make the RI leg of the four leg tournament. You will meet some great people, hook up with someone to fish with and have a good shot at your keeper. You could even make the Cape cod leg.

Bliz · 09-12-2002, 06:06 AM

Thanks for the information Specialist.

Do you know of any dates yet for these meetings?...

Bliz · 09-12-2002, 06:10 AM

I just got a set of Korkers for $32.57...

They are the k-1000's... are those the buckle or lace type?...
I just won them off e-bay.

JohnR · 09-12-2002, 07:46 AM

Those are the lace type and a little less comfortable than the buckle but the also seem to last better/longer and are also lighter.... Good deal

http://www.korkers.com/sport/1000.htm

Bliz · 09-12-2002, 07:53 AM

Now I only need to find a good set of waders!

I should speak with my father in law since he was a shell fisherman most of his life...

Thanks for the info on the Korkers John!

Fishpart · 09-12-2002, 08:05 AM

I saved $ome money by buying rubber waders from Benny's. They keep me dry, but let me tell you it hurts to walk a mile in them. I would have saved even more money if I had purchased some nice breathables right from the start.

Bliz · 09-12-2002, 08:12 AM

Thanks for the information!

I wan't to avoid as many pitfalls as I can getting equipped!

My father in law could probably tell me which waders work the best since he has spent most of his life on the water going for shellfish...

Breathables are a much better option since rubber is so hot & sweatty!...

I remember how uncomfortable it was years ago to wear farmer -john's when I used to dive!!!

redcrbbr · 09-12-2002, 08:55 AM

don, when the ri leg comes around, i would be willing to swing by and give you a lift. only problem you may have is i never know when i will be coming back. i do know that i will be home for kick-off sunday. usually i am back home by 10:00 am sundays sometime earlier.

Bliz · 09-12-2002, 08:58 AM

That sounds good!...
Let me know when you're going & I'll PM you with contact info.

Thanks!