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Post by CatfishHunter on Jul 26, 2013 22:07:37 GMT -5
You're welcome. By the way. The Squall reels don't have a level wind. That may or may not be an issue for you. Considering they cost about the same as the Fathom, I would get the Fathom. I would save as long as needed to get this rig. It should last long enough to pass on to your kids with proper care. And that my friend is worth a little extra work to have. Good luck with your choices. Add me on Facebook if you want to chat about tackle sometime. I'm Chuck Luck on FB. I tried to find you, you should comment on one of the catfish freaks recent pics on the Facebook page. |
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Post by Chuck on Jul 26, 2013 23:03:58 GMT -5
Ok, I have comments on the two pics of my girlfriends pb flathead from last month.
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Seanstone
Catfish Freak
Multi-Specie Catch and Release Angler
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Post by Seanstone on Jul 30, 2013 11:23:11 GMT -5
I want something 9' with the strength of the tigers. Thats tough. I think the markets just not there for shore guys. Theres really two categories of rods....boat rods and surf rods. Your surf rods are typically 10 foot plus and your boat rods are 7 to 8 foot . The quantum big cats are 7'10" and have thr strength of a tiger rod. Assuming you are talking strength as in power. The only downfall is that they have inserts rather than stainless steel guides. I have had no problems with them though. Now I have found rods the that get into thr 9 foot class and have heavy power ratings. They are classified as musky rods. The ones I found where made by st. Croix and cost a small fortune...my girlfriend has 2. They have inserts as well. Maybe you can find a cheap alternative. im not 100 percent positive but I then ugly stick customs are made in 9 foot models too. You might wanna check though Sent from my SCH-I545 using proboards |
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Post by bigcatpat on Jul 30, 2013 16:06:44 GMT -5
Bigwater Ugly Stik in 8' boat rod.Stronger than hell and i,ve never had a problem with the eyes.
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Post by CatfishHunter on Aug 1, 2013 3:25:22 GMT -5
Bigwater Ugly Stik in 8' boat rod.Stronger than hell and i,ve never had a problem with the eyes. Thanks! I appreciate the suggestion.  |
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Post by joewilson05208 on Aug 14, 2013 10:46:38 GMT -5
Yeah I have a 6-6 h act casting rod. It nice looking strong as hell n cheap! But it is heavh I use it as a troling rod with a okume classic 300. & caught a 17# stripper on it like it was a blue gilll.I really like the rod n it works fine in ponds n small rivers just get a sturdy pole holder. Lol
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