https://www.okumafishing.com/en/product/evxmusky-rod.html, Reels are all either diawa lexa 400’s or Revo Toro Winch 50’s. I have mostly 7000 reels. He has some awesome courses that can be found on the Courses page in case you haven’t seen them yet: https://www.saltstrong.com/courses/, GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FISHING ROD GUIDES. On the other hand, the G Loomis E6X heavy power rod feels just like the Temple Fork Outfitters Professional Series medium power rod. I disagree with your conclusions that a fast action rod will cast farther than a mod action rod. 4)The “concept” layout, popularized by guide manufacturer Fuji, uses significantly smaller guides than the cone of flight layout, but also requires more rod guides. Create memories that matter through fishing, Email: fish@saltstrong.comToll-free: (855)888-6494141 W. Central Ave, Suite 5, Winter Haven, FL 33880. Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Chuck! I was lucky enough to get into some Sturgeon and it was fun! I thought that was interesting considering he’s pretty well versed in fishing for sturgeon and catfish. Good cheaper rod. Hilarious.

If you get a moment please share a little knowledge with me. Lure weight (crucial for jigging and popping). My sweet spot is a rod that has a flexible tip and a fairly strong mid range for lifting. Luke, thank you for the video. I only used it once because I could hear the fibers going PING PING while fighting a stur.

A friend let me borrow a St Croix (can’t recall the model but it was a long rod). I would do it and maybe get a patent on the lure but I figure you might better afford the patent than me. I know I have to point my rod down more towards the fish and NOT tear back on the rod. Temple Fork Outfitters Professional Series, https://blog.mudhole.com/getting-know-fishing-rod-guides/#.X0mUTshKjIV, https://www.onthewater.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-rod-guides, https://www.rodbuilding.org/library/rodusage.pdf, https://www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/inshore-fishing-reels-best-overall-best-value/, How To Make Soft Plastic Jerk Shads Last Longer (Simple Rigging Tip), How To Find Inshore Fishing Structure The Quick & Easy Way, 141 W Central Ave, Ste 5, Winter Haven, FL, 33880. Most skippers here ban trebles.

If a rod says its rated to say 12 lbs does that apply to braid. These rods also afford me the anility to cast a long distance.

I really like and rely on your reviews due to the fact in our area there’s just not a lot of choice. Sometime people like to use their own gear which is fine, but I did warn him.

I was watching your video on fishing rods, Power vs action. Introduction of PowerPro changed all that. A muskellunge rod, or musky rod, is a fishing pole designed to withstand the power of the large Muskellunge pike fish. By far the best system is used by American Tackle for their Bushido range. I have not done any tests with long surf rods, so I can’t say for sure. Hi Luke, Nice video and how you explain how to FEEL in the store is correctly done. And to make it more confusing, there’s no real standard to power and action, so one medium power rod might be equivalent to a heavy power rod in another brand. In my opinion, it was all the rod could handle on the two bigger fish I got. This is a HUGE NO-NO because you are not in the Power Zone of the blank and you can actually Snap the tip of a graphite blank. I would try to find one that has at least 30lbs of drag, then in combination with a sturdy rod and 80lb braided line, you can put it to those sturgeon pretty good. If you want to get a spinning reel that will complete with a baitcaster it will be 4x the size and weight of the baitcaster to be equivalent in power. Click here to join us in the Insider Club! We have some big shipments coming in next week so you’ll start seeing items get back in stock very soon. What rod do you recommend for fishing for Spanish mackerel off end of pier…..with the object to cast out as far as possible using 10 pound braid line and plastic bauble filled with water followed with treble hook …..using small penn reel …..many, many tiring casts so rod that gets longest cast distance yet not so tiring ….I need a specific rod recommendation that I can purchase without any any ligations. Paired with a larger Shimano spinning reel and 30 lb braid. 2 whisker whips with 55 okuma baitrunners, 2 8ft war rods with Shimano. A Califorian (West Coast) rated 50 lbs. Sturgeon Fishing Rods . Dropping sabikis behind channel markers that line the main channels will often help identify where they are holding. Standard sizes are 6, 8, and 10mm for conventional rods, while heavier saltwater rods may go as high as a 16mm ring. At the top of the screen taken? I’m looking for a baitcasting rod for inshore fishing. Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land). For lake sturgeon, you need a heavy-duty rod and reel that can withstand a tough fight.

Thinking about a gps unit for wheelers handle bars. Do you take this into consideration when purchasing a rod. Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Malcolm! Hey Luke. Just because a reel is big or holds a lot of line, doesn’t mean that it can apply the same amount of power. When it comes to fishing rods, power means how much force it takes to bend the rod, and action means where in the rod it starts to bend. A throughish action is dedicated just to working the jig. Gets a little confusion when you go from say MH to a Mag lite or Mag med or just Heavy. Can put big time pressure on them without feeling like it’s gonna break. Generally, the inside diameter (ID) of the ring will match the smallest guide on the rod. Stick to it. Choose you’re line for the conditions and required casting range. Rods and Reels. Want to learn a simple trick to make your soft plastic jerk shads last longer? anywho, All my rods are custom built. https://www.rodbuilding.org/library/rodusage.pdf, Thanks for all the information y’all are awesome. If you are looking for a powerful tackle and that does not cost too much, buy now the Tuna Strike - Pesca Fishing Shop! Similarly, with Black Hole Cape Cod slow jiggers, even though the rod is pointed at the fish with the modern reel doing the job. P.S.

Sturgeon fishing rods: tips to buy your new fishing rod for sturgeons. When you have a “library” of rod data you’ll find you can match rods quite easily. I now have 6 setups all with okuma evx musky H 8’6, EVx-C-861H-Tb Paired with a larger Shimano spinning reel and 30 lb braid. It gets expensive. I ran across fish oil in a container to put on your lures. I was trying to find the picture of the bent spindle on a clients spinning reel. Needs to clear.

Drag is entirely different than pulling power. And if you know someone who’s looking for a new rod, please TAG or SHARE this with them! Stay safe. As long as you have a strong rod, 50+ lb braid and strong spinning real, you won’t have any issues getting in big fish. Lose less fish. Oh what a bag of worms. Pair it with an Abu 6500 or 7000 or giant spinning reel and you’ll be set. Yup for sure you can skin this cat several ways. The downside is that there are more small guides that could potentially be damaged or broken. Don’t saltwater guys use those huge spinning setups? Nice Job explaining power and action. Rods like golf clubs each has a purpose. This system generally uses fewer total guides than other layouts, but the problem with this system is that large, heavy guides usually are used. Be confused, be very confused and insist on proper numbers. Have any questions about choosing a fishing rod? 7)Single Foot vs. If you rig your soft plastics on swimbait hooks, this video is for you. 1)Insert Ring/Loop Sizing The first measurement in a Tip-Top is the OD of the ring (eyelet) in millimeters. We don’t accept sponsorships from any of these companies (we’re fully supported by our Insider Club) so we’re free to give you unbiased reviews so that you can get the best equipment for your money. Fly rods, I know precious little. Kastking’s sharky3 5000 series holds the least amount of line of the three I’ve mentioned but has 39lbs of drag pressure. I use a deflection chart. Rgds. Seriously consider “acid” ringing to avoid rod twist yet still facillitate using a proper reel. In most cases, the use of any bottom fishing rods and snacks is permitted. I think an important thing to monitor is the lbs of drag for a spinning reel.

Stillwater "Boomsite" public boat launch? . . In my opinion, it was all the rod could handle on the two bigger fish I got. Blank – I wouldn’t confuse Baitcasters being “better” with spinning gear being obsolete. Hey Luke, nice video. Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Tom! That’s why you see a lot of broken rods everywhere you go. Baitcaster are winches and spinning reels are not! That’s double for what they normally sell for.

sorry hate to disagree gang, but imma say this reel is the ticket .This would allow you to measure a favorite rod, then find a similar rod with your feel test. IDO (Two rods standing side by side). Basically, a trolling blank rated system but something to work with. I was fishing the flats out by the Skyway bridge and I must have gone through 3 packs of ZMAN soft plastics. The only time I find that I prefer the more flimsy rods is when I’m live bait fishing with small baits because the longer rod bend helps prevent me from casting the baits off the hook. A fly fishing rod is the ultimate slow action rod example because the whole rod flexes to propel the line forward. I think an important thing to monitor is the lbs of drag for a spinning reel. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2014. But I believe that a faster action rod would still cast farther than a slower action rod all else considered equal because the faster action blank should technically snap the lure forward a bit quicker while also having less post-cast flexing which will decrease the drag on the line as it’s shooting through the guides. Just because a reel is big or holds a lot of line, doesn’t mean that it can apply the same amount of power.