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Tm Customs,
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Thanks for the feedback,
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Matt Peters | Tue Dec-13-05 07:39 PM |
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#15748, "RE: For spinnerbait fishing I like a:"
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Rob:
Definetly MH or Heavy...7 footer...or a good 6.5 footer or something in between.
For me, what makes a killer spinnerbait rod is fast action. Really tapered fast action is what I like. Good precision control with underarm roll cast assualts, and definitely a good leverage point for the sweep and reel hooksets. Besides just meaty rod, fast action is my preference.
I would like to see a better pistol grip evolution for a one handed spinnerbait stick in the 6.5 to 7 foot range. I don't need a long handle--in every case....I'm sorta into smaller vs. longer rod handles on for baits that mose guys prefer long handles for. I like the precision and effeciency of one handed casting with reaction baits, and a shorter reel handle is my preference. One big enough for two hands but not for three hands!!! Like a Excalibur handles on the old Phenix rods. Mid-length. The best blade fishermen I've seen aren't necessarily making the longest casts...just with the most casts and with the best accuracy and reaction presentation. Distance is needed, but not the biggest factor for IMO lately. Smaller handle for me also means I can put more really subtle pulses and swim on the bait...just more control of details..stop starts kills, etc...with one hand firmly in control of the rod I can get the tip of the rod to do more vs. one hand with the butt tucked under my arm. I've been thinking of the full circle thing...that 7 foot rods where and are the shiz, and pistol grips and Hank Parker are Old&IntheWay. (you ever watch hank blade fish? Short, pistol grip, round reel and totally 80s!). I think slightly shorter and more manageable rods will sorta make a resurgence as reaction bait guys compete for the same fish with the same baits. 7 foot + rods with long handles are sold as long casting and comfortable to fish...which they ARE. However, I'm thinking these rods have sorta transformed the style of the fishing done on them....and blades are really trippy, and subtle things in blade fishing seem to work wonders.
Yeah, so why do you ask? Whats with you and blades lately...? :)
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alvo69 | Wed Jan-25-06 03:19 PM |
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#15831, "RE: For spinnerbait fishing I like a:"
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Wed Jan-25-06 03:21 PM by alvo69
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Hey Rob, It depends on the size and weight of the spinnerbait, but generally a stiff rod er,Heavy Action 7' with 3/8oz and up, and 1/4 and smaller, 6 1/2 med action rod. Usually when a bass hits a spinnerbait that has "Everything" ie: right blade and color combo for conditions and water clarity, they will "TRY TO TAKE YOUR ROD AWAY FROM YOU"!!! With a larger/heavier bait 3/8 + When they hit the bait that hard, key here>>**with a heavy action rod** they will hook themselves! This is because with a larger profile, once they commit ,they usually COMMIT!! With a softer rod, the chance of burying any/all hooks Deep and through bone/cartiledge is reduced GREATLY!! With a smaller/lighter bait, 1/4 and down or small tungsten spinnerbaits ie; smaller profile and SMALLER HOOKS, the fish will be trying to engulf the bait( as opposed to just trying to KILL and/or stun it on the first hit and then after stunning it, come back and eat it (head first). In this case a lighter/medium action is desired to facilitate the fish ENGULFING the bait without too much resitance. Also the lighter action will help prevent the hook from tearing out. As ALWAYS, once the fish is hooked ,it is up to us "Joeimabassfisherperson" to get him landed. Using a quality mono/co-polymer like P-Line CXX of 12-20 lbs,will give a little bit/stretch (IDEAL) or Fluorocarbon for a more solid hookset,as opposed to braid. ALWAYSALWAYSALWAYS-Trailer Hooks and SHARP HOOKS!!So sharp, that if you (accidently) drop the bait on your leg, foot or back of your hand, you pray it didn't go past the barb!! If a fish slaps at the bait you've still got a good chance of hooking him. Oh,and last,but MOST IMPORTANT, Tie good,no GREAT KNOTS, I use PALOMAR knots with spinner/buzz baits. It does no bloody good to have and use the best of everything if you tie a crappy knot. I hope this helps anyone. Jes' my opine, Alex I much prefer it when a woman leaves me, for then I know the mistake is hers. - Charles Bukowski
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