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Conference wahoo::fishing

Title:	Fishing Notes- Archived
Notice:	See note 555.1 for a keyword directory of this conference
Moderator:	DONMAC::MACINTYRE

Created:	Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Sep 20 1991
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1660
Total number of notes:	20970

417.0. "Looking for med/heavy rod & reel" by FXADM::SORRENTINO () Mon Jul 20 1987 10:36

    
    	I am looking for a new rod and reel.  I presently have a 
    light action spin setup and would like to get a heavier action
    combination.  I do not know whether to get a medium, med/hv, or
    heavy.  Next to all of my fishing will be in New England and, of
    course, for Bass.  I am looking for a set up which will be suited
    to 4-7 lb. bass.  Would that be a med. or a heavy rod?  I want
    to get something other then a spin set up, I have been looking at
    casting.  Another criterion is to have a rod with a two-piece blank
    so that I can keep it in my trunk.  This seems to completely rule
    out any heavy action rods.  And the toughest criterion is that I
    am looking to spend not more then $60 bucks.
    	I have looked in the Bass Pro catalog.  I am considering a
    combination on page 73.  A Daiwa casting reel (HT1000) and a 
    Medium/Heavy Pro-Comp II rod.  Any opinions?  The problem with this
    is that it will not fit in my trunk, but I figure for only $60 I
    will have to make sacrifices.  The Mitchell on the same page is
    another option.  I also went to Zylas Sunday and almost got a packaged
    Medium action spin set up Zebco has out.  $46-7 bucks at Zylas.
    I do not remember the number, but the package had a something 100
    on it, if I remember correctly.  This is attractive because I could
    go up and pick it up today and it is two piece.
    	So...  what action?  And what set up would you guys recommend?
    Sorry this is so long.  And thanks in advance.
    
    Peter

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
417.1		VAXINE::BACZKO		`Mon Jul 20 1987 13:46`	13
	GO FOR THE MEDIUM ACTION. IT IS USUALLY GOOD FOR THE SIZE BASS IN N.E. I RECENTLY SWITCHED TO ONE PIECE BLANKS WOULDN'T GO BACK TO 2 PIECE AGAIN. BUT STORING IT CAN LIMIT IT TO 2 PIECE. THE SPIRAL GRAPHITE IN BASS PRO IS GREAT. I RECENTLY CALL THEM AND A GOT A 5'6" GRAPHITE 96 NOT IN THE CATALOG ANY MORE. IT IS A GREAT ROD GOING FOR ABOUT 39 BUCKS I GOT IT FOR $19. IF YOU CALL THEM THEY CAN SOMETIMES LET YOU KNOW WHAT IS LEFT OVER FROM LAST YEAR. BAIT CASTERS TAKE SOME GETTING USE TO. LINE SIZE, LURE WEIGHT, AND WIND CONDITIONS ALL PLAY A PART ON SETTING UP THE CONTROLS TO MAKE THEM ENJOYABLE. GOOD LUCK LB
417.2	ZEB_WHO ???	MAMTS3::SUMMERS		`Tue Jul 21 1987 17:14`	12
	I remember when ZEBCO was a dirty word! I now have a Z-CO graphite rod w/ a steel spinning reel (DIAWA). This is my favorite WORM'IN rig. The lable on the rod is gone now, but it is 5'6" with five ceramic guides and a black rubber handle. I dont think a BASS pole should ever be a split blank type. I have been known to set my hooks into some pretty big stumps, that I am sure would have broken a 2 piece. I carry my rods in my car (not the trunk). Put the biggest, uglyest lure on it. Let em know your a BASSER!!! My Ex-wife called me a BASS-HOLE. I dont understand that ?????? BUCKETMOUTH
417.3	they still make bombs	HPSCAD::WHITMAN	Acid rain burns my BASS	`Wed Jul 22 1987 09:14`	12
	< -< ZEB_WHO ??? >- < I remember when ZEBCO was a dirty word! This is a little off the track for this topic, but how many read in the 25th anniversary issue of BASSMASTER that ZEBCO is short for the ZERO BOMB COMPANY? It seems that at the end of WWII this company who was supplying bombs in support of the war started looking for a new line of work... Al
417.4	One piece graphite is the best for bass	HPSCAD::BPUISHYS	Bob Puishys	`Wed Jul 22 1987 09:55`	21
	Buy a one piece Graphite rod... You will never go back to two piece glass again. I use Berkley Bionix rod. You can not get anything lighter and stronger except the new series ones (two much money). You can get a 5'6" or a 6' med heavy caster. The 5'6" should fit in your car trunk. The best price I found is at Kmart for $49.99 I got mine last year for 69.99. They come with a life time warrenty. I broke one last year and sent it back two weeks later I recieved a brandeee new one in the mail. To get a casting reel to go with it try the AMB 521 plus this is the old xlt plus nice reel and light. Pro shop has them for about $50.00 also. This is a supper bassin setup!! the real my also have a life time warrenty. Bassin' Bob
417.5	More than You ever Wanted ot Know..	MENSCH::SCHOLZ	Ron....and thanks for all the fish	`Wed Jul 22 1987 13:09`	6
	Check out note 215 for more info......... Dir/title=reel.....this works RR
417.6	The rod and reel has been ordered.	FXADM::SORRENTINO		`Wed Jul 29 1987 16:32`	11
	Thanks for the information. I am now waiting for the ProCompII and the Diawa HT1000 to show up. I got the two for $50 bucks from Bass Pro. Any ideas/comments on this stuff would be appreciated. Thanks, agian, Peter