ICAST Coverage Day 2 - Its getting hot in the Rod Market It was in fact a near record temperature day in Las Vegas with the thermometer tipping out near 100 degrees, but we had no idea that the temperature wasn't the hottest thing in Vegas that day, it would be the competition in th...
Once this fish has bitten, it makes long, fasts runs to the bottom of the water, aggressively shaking its head. Talk about rod-bending action! Although anyone can cast a line for Ascension Bay’s Permit population, this fish can be somewhat frustrating for newbies and little ones. If you...
Had to bring ‘em all plus every new rod that “needed to be broken in!” And of course, that meant I needed a reel to match every rod. All by themselves, they filled a suitcase or an ice chest. Can’t forget the terminal tackle either. Lures. Hooks. Extra line. Every color of...
making it dart with an action the fish love. He also fishes a Dirty Jigs swim jig with a matching Baby Paca Craw on a Temple Fork Outfitters seven-foot three inch heavy action Pacemaker rod. You need the heavy rod to get the fish out of the grass. In stained to muddy ...
Joy. Joy on all fronts. Joy of seeing someone “click” and start getting it, doing everything correct, getting results. To me taking joy when they handle the rod with care, land the fish with care and taking joy in the simple fact they hooked a trout. ...
What if you wanna try a premium rod but don’t see it in the stores? Have you been able to order the rod online and was the final price reasonable? A few friends have snapped rods at a rate that seemed higher than years’ past. Maybe quality control has gone down in certain brands...
” Peacock adds that while these rods are all very durable, he says it’s nice to have St. Croix’s warranty and customer service to fall back on if any accidents happen. “St. Croix truly has a rod for everyone in the family at every price point. Their quality, craftsmanship and ...
Rod: A 6’6″ to 7’0″ medium or medium-light casting rod with a fast action is ideal for jerking the rod tip and making the bait dart in the water. Reel: Use a baitcasting reel with a moderate gear ratio (6.3:1 or 7.1:1). This provides the speed needed to control the retrie...
(Old) Reds, is do not use to light of tackle for these bigger Reds. If you fight them to long, there is a chance you can tire them out too much and kill them. Try a med/heavy rod and a reel with at least thirty-pound mono or braid, this will help you get the fish in ...
First South Island Brownie: Andrew Vanner, North Island, NZ, in September on the lower Motueka River First Fly Rod Trout: Maria Rzoska proudly holds her first South Island trout, and first on fly, with Andrew Vanner looking on. Rainbow Man: Stevie Bell, Australia, loved the September rainbo...