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Surf / offshore rod
Posted by:
Robin Barnes
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Date: November 19, 2014 10:29PM
I do not know that much about surf or offshore rods, actually almost nothing! A friend of mine asked me if I would build him an eight foot all around surf / deep sea rod.......I have no clue on what to tell him.....I almost want to say that surf rods and deep sea rods are nothing alike!
Please help! Robin Re: Surf / offshore rod
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: November 20, 2014 07:27AM
Robin,
You are correct - worlds apart. See the following links to CTS blanks and see options. Regards Herb Distrib. CTS Blanks U.S.A. [ctsfishing.com] [ctsfishing.com] Re: Surf / offshore rod
Posted by:
Donald Becker
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Date: November 20, 2014 01:31PM
Hi Robin,
There are some blanks that may meet your need. You do need to talk with your friend and determine how he intends to use the rod both off shore and in the surf. If you can find them, the Lamiglas NZ 108 2XH (40-60 lb) and NZ 108 2XXH (60 to 100 lb) may meet your need. These blanks work well for jigging and popping from boat and heavy plugging from shore. These blanks were discontinued by Lamiglas. You would need to check with them to see if any remain in stock. Other blanks are the Kilwell GOM 3 (PE-10) and GOM-GT (PE-12). Target species are usually tuna and gt. They are seen in the US under the trade name SYNIT. You might be able to find a source on the 360 Tuna forum. Hope this helps you to clarify your friend's needs, Don Don Becker Re: Surf / offshore rod
Posted by:
mike thacker
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Date: November 20, 2014 07:52PM
You need to get him to be more specific on what he needs for a surf rod. My drum rod and my pompano rod are pretty different in capabilities. What are his intended species, method of fishing, etc. Good Luck. Re: Surf / offshore rod
Posted by:
Robin Barnes
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Date: November 23, 2014 11:15PM
The reel is gonna be an 850 penn
Offshore he wants to jig for amberjack, and catch cobra on the surf... Re: Surf / offshore rod
Posted by:
Donald Becker
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Date: November 24, 2014 02:51AM Re: Surf / offshore rod
Posted by:
Capt. Michael Harmon
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Date: November 26, 2014 04:30PM
I jig and surf cast in the northeast and I don't see how I could build a rod for both. Jigging I use 6'-7.5' blanks 6-12 Oz. and surf casting I use 9'-11' blanks 1-6oz. . You should build him 2 rods that are specific to his needs. Different grip lengths - guides- etc will make it difficult to meet both needs properly with one rod. Good luck. MH Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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