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06-28-2017, 11:45 AM
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You must have thought I was a real wizard. LOL.
Let's just say that I am not going cheaper
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Who am I to question ones fishing techniques
My favourite rod, my very first high quality rod, my $125 rod with graphite shimano auto cast reel, is at the bottom of moose lake.
I've been using that technique since the early 90's
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06-28-2017, 12:21 PM
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I dont know if they make them anymore but quantum tour edition rods. Love them, i have 2
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06-28-2017, 12:47 PM
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Fenwick HMG. 6'6 medium. Been using mine for casting, jigging, trolling cranks for years. $100 its hard to beat.
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06-28-2017, 05:27 PM
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Non-descript telescopic rod with zebco 808, red devil and 5-diamonds.
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06-28-2017, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rugatika
Non-descript telescopic rod with zebco 808, red devil and 5-diamonds.
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No way, you gotta upgrade to a Johnson! Until you do you wont know what you are missing. I did it and will never look back, I sure pity all the fools still using that archaic Zebco crap. You cant afford not to afford one really, unless your a total walleye rookie that is.
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06-28-2017, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rugatika
Non-descript telescopic rod with zebco 808, red devil and 5-diamonds.
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Rich bugger ...the 808 is Cadillac priced compared to my Zebco 33.
I did look at the newer spin casts at WSS today. Some were over a $100!
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06-28-2017, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Walleyedude
I'd go off the same G Loomis page, but my choice would be the 821S. 6'10" Mag-Light.
It absolutely excels at fishing jigs, both vertically and pitching, that's it's forte. It also works quite well for casting small cranks. You can even cast shiver minnows or rip small jigging spoons with it if necessary.
Paired with a high quality 1000 or 2500 size reel depending on your preference, it's pretty much the ultimate finesse walleye combo and it'll handle any fish from perch to big pike.
It won't work well for bottom bouncing or trolling big cranks, but you can go with a second far less expensive combo for that.
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I am leaning toward the 821s
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06-28-2017, 06:34 PM
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I am leaning toward the 821s
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And swimming lessons?
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06-28-2017, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Kurt505
And swimming lessons?
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If I were wearing a lifejacket, I'd have had that rod. Haunting.
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06-28-2017, 06:57 PM
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If you could have one rod
I have many different rods. Shimano, Fenwick, G Loomis.....but my favorite, go to rod, is without a doubt, is my St. Croix Legend Tournament, walleye rigging rod. Best rod I have ever used.
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06-28-2017, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by trigger7mm
I have many different rods. Shimano, Fenwick, G Loomis.....but my favorite, go to rod, is without a doubt, is my St. Croix Legend Tournament, walleye rigging rod. Best rod I have ever used.
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Why on earth would you say that??? That's what I threw to the bottom of the lake. Lol.
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06-28-2017, 07:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sns2
If I were wearing a lifejacket, I'd have had that rod. Haunting.
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Yeah - I know the feeling. I sunk a $500-$600 set up at the bottom of Wab a few years ago. I'm pretty sure I was fishing with an AO member for the first time. That sucked.
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06-28-2017, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sns2
Why on earth would you say that??? That's what I threw to the bottom of the lake. Lol.
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I have to say, you handled that like a champ!
There is no way I would have come out of that one as calm as you did.
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06-29-2017, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by EZM
I think the best walleye rod you will ever own is in 34 feet of water.
You just can't beat a St.Croix.
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I concur.
Hearing this makes me want to go diving at Calling...
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06-29-2017, 02:05 PM
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8 weight fly rod .
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06-29-2017, 05:02 PM
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I wish I could try out half of these rods to see the difference a good quality rod makes.
A true blind test and see what rod really comes out on top.
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06-29-2017, 06:26 PM
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If you could have one rod
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Originally Posted by sns2
Why on earth would you say that??? That's what I threw to the bottom of the lake. Lol.
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I certainly feel your pain. They are a sweet rod for sure. That would be like losing a loved one. LOL.
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06-29-2017, 07:04 PM
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Never understood love affair with short rods unless you just jigging under the boat all the time. My ideal walleye rod is around 9-10 FT long.
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06-30-2017, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PerchBuster
If I could only have one rod I would probably go for the 7'0 Ugly Stik Elite. Virtually unbreakable, very sensitive, and plenty of backbone. At a fraction of the cost of some of the other higher end rods like G Loomis etc it leaves you some extra dough to use on other tackle goodies and it won't nearly break your heart as bad the next time you throw it over the side or knock the tip off in the tailgate!
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Ugly Stick Elite 7 footer is all you need. Bought one complete with a Shakespeare reel for the wife for $50. Used the money I saved to buy myself a new Minnkota.
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06-30-2017, 09:28 PM
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Bought my rod
Just came back from Fishin Hole. Bought the GLX 8500S and put a Shimano Nasci on it.
Here is the text I sent my dear wife:
"Just to let you know, you're probably going to want to commit me, but I bought a rod and reel. A really nice one. Think cheap rifle. Thanks for being super supportive awesome wife of the year!!!! Did I tell you you're the best wife ever? You are, so don't divorce me."
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06-30-2017, 09:33 PM
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You know sns2 I tie my son's fishing rod to the boat so he doesn't lose it.
Simple and cheap, it might be something to consider for yourself.
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06-30-2017, 10:53 PM
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You know sns2 I tie my son's fishing rod to the boat so he doesn't lose it.
Simple and cheap, it might be something to consider for yourself.
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07-01-2017, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sns2
Just came back from Fishin Hole. Bought the GLX 8500S and put a Shimano Nasci on it.
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Nice!
I think you're going to love it.
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07-01-2017, 11:22 AM
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So far so good. Definitely a step up from the Legend Tournament Walleye. Super sensitive.
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07-04-2017, 11:27 AM
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Not sure how it performs on walleye or pike but i sure love using my entry level St. Croix Eyecon on trout.
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