[Captneilf]

Hi,

If you use synthetic line look at the composite rods. They flex more and further down the rod.

If using mono graphite works fine BUT make sure you don't hi stick it. Graphite should be fished between 3 and 5 o clock.

Seeker, Diawa, shakespeare, Loomis and Lamiglass have some very nice rods.

Calstar makes great blanks and I'm sure very nice rods. I do not know what store you would see them in. I do have several demos I loan for testing purposes.

Capt Neil

 

[Captneilf]

Cheschcat,

How deep are you fishing and where?

Many of us fish shallow water(up tp 15' or so)using 1/2 or 3/4 oz bucktails. For that we use light weight rods.

If you fish deep water and 2-6 oz weights, you need a medium rod. If you fish deep water and fast currents using 8-12 oz sinkers you will need a heavier rod.

Visit your local tackle shop and explain where you will fish and they will gladly help you find the proper rod and reel.

You will find many brands to choose from. These factory rods are ones to look at, Seeker, Diawa, Shakespeare, Lamiglas. There are many others less expensive that will catch fish.

For my custom rod customers I stock excellent blanks made by Lamiglas, Seeker, Calstar and a few others.

Have fun finding the rod that is right for you.


Capt Neil

 

[Captneilf]

Hi John,

How do those Graphite USA blanks hold up when customers use synthetic line, get hung up in a wreck and hi stick in an attempt to bust free?

I heard the rifle shot when a simular thing happened when a big guy did the hi stick thing using 40 # mono. This was with a Lamiglas GBT 841M, a real thick walled blank.

FISH DON'T BREAK RODS, FISHERMEN BREAK RODS.

Take care John.

Flounder fishing isn't very good. Fluke have been in the bays for 2 weeks. We still don't know when we can fish for them.

Hope things in the sun shine state are better.

Capt Neil