Bendo | Sat Aug-03-02 07:32 PM |
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#1436, "Tackle for throwing trout immitations"
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I was just wondering what you guys use for throwing the big Castaic swimbaits and other trout immitations. Those are big baits to be throwing with bass gear, I was thinking something more like a jig stick is what guys must use. And also, do you get short-bit a lot on those big baits or do they usually inhale the whole thing? any info will be apreciated.
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swimbait | Thu Aug-08-02 05:09 AM |
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#1439, "RE: Tackle for throwing trout immitations"
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The 976 was a typo, you are correct, it's SW967. This is a good all around rod. Another would be the Calstar 800XL. For factory rods, unfortunately I just haven't seen very many of them to know what's good or bad. I don't go into very many tackle stores up in the bay and the ones I do go to don't have a very big rod selection. Some brands to check out: Loomis, Allstar, Wade's Rods, Rogue Rods, Graphtec, Graphite USA, Phenix ... Whatever you get, I'd always recommend something 7'10" or 8'.
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hookup90247 | Fri Oct-18-02 06:35 AM |
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#1445, "RE: Tackle for throwing trout immitations"
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I'm partial to longer rods as I'm throwing from the shore most of the time. I use a G Loomis GL2 1085 and a Calcutta 400 with 25lb. I've used the same rod for just about everything in both salt and freshwater. It is a 9' cork handled trigger stick. It's great! I've also got an 8'6" stick that I'm not sure what the blank is. It's a bit heavier and I'm using 25 or 30 on it.
If you are looking for a reasonably priced rod...you MUST check out the Graphtech rods. They are available at most tackle shops here in Southern Cal as well as in all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. They have a GREAT selection of rods that would work well for the BIG stuff!
I hope this helps...
Darin
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robbor | Fri Oct-18-02 07:00 AM |
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#1446, "RE: Tackle for throwing trout immitations"
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I tried throwing the 9" castaic on a 2oz flippin stick and NO way. The rod is not stiff enough. I ended up with a Shimano Calcutta 820-XFA rod and love it. the 400 reels are also the way to go.
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