I need a little info, Cap!

Thanks Capt. Neil,

As far as lifting power goes, that means I am just going to have a better fight with the fish right. How about hook setting capabilities? Does action and power play a role there? It seemed today that after I experienced that "thumpity thump thump"and a little run and tried to drive the hook home there was not much "Ummf" behind my hookset. I could usually lay into them. Maybe I just have to get used to his new rod.

By the way I still look forward to trying one of yours out in a couple of weeks. You had some really nice rods at the bass seminar.

Anyway let me know what you think if you don't mind.

Thanks again,

Brian

Circle hooks

I do use them but today I didn't have them. My Bad! I was using Gamakatsu 8/0 Octopus. I set the hook I know..., I was fighting the fish. It was a bass, the line turned into the current, steady speed, and smooth. Not crazy and eratic like a bluefish. All of a sudden gone. I was upset to say the least b/c it felt heavy + or - 20lbs. No monster but a good sized fish. Comparable to what I saw a few others pulling up. The worst part of it is when the audience from other boats sees your line go limp. I was looking for a hole to crawl in as I cursed myself under my breath.

Do you think this rod will handle a 40lb fish should I ever hook into one?

The guy I was fishing with today kept on telling me it was too lite. I don't know. The shop that I bought it at said yes, I do believe them. After all I spend a good deal of money there and they want to keep a good customer right? Main reason why I purchased it was because my other one is really beefy. It gets uncomfortable to hold sometimes. But it's excellent when I need 8oz led to get down.

Thanks for all your help and you will be hearing from me soon about a custom job.

Brian