rod type

papatone8 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:20 am

I'm doing some research for a friend... if you cuold only have 2 rods, what would it be? Please be specific as to length, weight, line, action, etc.

JeffreyMcGovern · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:13 am

Can't resist this one

This is one of my choices. Emmrod Combat rod, the version I use and recommend. The rod end is a 4 coil heavy action with the large .50 tip. The handle is an Emmrod Packrod casting version with a trigger. The reel a Citica 200E loaded with 12lb mono. A super topwater setup and also great for throwing under heavy cover or docks with lures like DOA Bait Busters. In Canada each summer this size rig is loaded with 16lb Momoi mono tied to a 20lb fluorocarbon leader for enhanced Redfish Magic style lures. To up the power a bit you could load it with 65lb test braid and leader as you see fit.

http://www.jeffstacklebox.com

Baronvonfatt · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:39 am

7' medium heavy with a fast tip and 20lb power pro.
6'6" medium with fast tip and 15lb power pro.

islandspeed2001 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:48 am

Tony, this might be more interesting if you didn't allow brand names of rods in these responses. (Jeff, not intended to pick on your Emmrods!) :beg:

You might also specify/limit use (i.e. Red/trout/flounder).

Ask that they ONLY respond with :

Length
Action
Line Size
Lure Size

Me? Both rods would be the same.

7 Ft / Light Action / 6-12 Line / 1/4 - 5/8 oz

rollin904 · **Joined:** Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:35 am **Posts:** 336

Gloomis GreenWater spinning rod - 7', ML (med-fast action), 6-12 lb line, 1/4 - 1/2 recommended lure weight. I absolutely love this rod!!

And baitcaster rod I would love to have a Shimano Cumara in 6'8", MH...currently using a Veritas rod and can't complain for how well it works for the price!

And, if going by the above criteria, I would pick my favorite all around rod to be a 7', ML, 6-12 line, and 1/4 - 1/2 lure size.

papatone8 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:03 am

islandspeed2001 wrote:

Tony, this might be more interesting if you didn't allow brand names of rods in these responses. (Jeff, not intended to pick on your Emmrods!) :beg:

You might also specify/limit use (i.e. Red/trout/flounder).

Ask that they ONLY respond with :

Length
Action
Line Size
Lure Size

Me? Both rods would be the same.

7 Ft / Light Action / 6-12 Line / 1/4 - 5/8 oz

thanks Jerry and very good points. I'll find out more info for ya'll and respond again soon.... btw.... how's the sunburn? :cool:

islandspeed2001 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:30 am

.... how's the sunburn?

Parting my hair on the other side the next few days :angryfire:

GASMAN · **Posted:** Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:11 am

Tony, both for me would be the same.

7'6"
medlight
fast tip
6-10

Weekend Warrior · **Posted:** Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:45 am

T. Allen
Spinner - 7' - med - fast action tip - 12-14# braid
Bait Caster - 7' - med/hev - fast action tip - 10# braid

Sure Catch · **Posted:** Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:29 am

Tony you know me, 8ft bamboo cane pole with 60lb mono and then the high tech 7.5ft fiberglass cane pole with some 15lb braid.... YEEAAAAH buddy... But yeah i already talked to John

RedFishJax · **Posted:** Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:49 am

7' medium action, fast, 10 lb braid, 20 seaguar fluoro
All my rods are setup the same with either a jig head, weedless hook, or lure.

papatone8 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:35 am

Sure Catch wrote:

Tony you know me, 8ft bamboo cane pole with 60lb mono and then the high tech 7.5ft fiberglass cane pole with some 15lb braid.... YEEAAAAH buddy... But yeah i already talked to John

Nice, you've been sneaking into my garage again haven't you? hahaha

arunram · **Joined:** Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:22 am **Posts:** 563

I'm not sure what all species you buddy goes after but here is my combo that I take for,

Kayak for reds, trout and flounder,
Pier for sheepshead, whiting, pompano, drum and bull reds,
Surf/bank for casting artificials and natural bait for whiting, pompano, trout, reds, bull reds etc
Boat for sheepshead and flounder

7'6" heavy action fast tip Abu Garcia Vendatta casting rod + Daiwa Luna 203 spooled with 30 lb powerpro with 2 foot 40 lb flourocarbon leader tied by an FG Knot.

The combo suits me perfectly for all fishing situations to the finest presentations to heaving 4 oz lead. Thanks to the Incredible bite transfer to these rods. Depending on the species and the terrain, I set the drag on the reel. I can throw a 1/8 oz lure, plugs, hard baits, soft baits, live bait, free lining live shrimp, Cast 4oz lead etc etc.

About Vendatta series of rods:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As2AoSv2rQY
About Daiwa luna:
http://www.daiwa.com/reel/detail.aspx?id=11

Hope that helps a little in your decisions.

Arun.

GASMAN · **Posted:** Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:12 pm

Sure Catch wrote:

Tony you know me, 8ft bamboo cane pole with 60lb mono and then the high tech 7.5ft fiberglass cane pole with some 15lb braid.... YEEAAAAH buddy... But yeah i already talked to John

Ed, I thought thats what I saw you fishing with the other day...the bamboo really transmits those sublte trout bites, doesn't it?!

mtkachik · **Joined:** Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:59 pm **Posts:** 118

I use a St Croix Mojo Inshore MH 7'6''
Flueger Supreme XT 9235XTX reel
15# powerpro with a 20#leader

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