Got my new Emmrod saltwater spinning rod from Jeff's Tackle Box (http://www.jeffstacklebox.com/) today. It's a spinning rod that's roughly 2'6" in overall length. It has as spring coil system on the rod and a short cork handle with reel seat. Jeff recommended the 7 coil rod tip with short handle for my fishing needs. Saltwater is just part of the name, equally at home in freshwater. Check out Jeff's site (link above) for more info, videos, as well as spincasting & baitcaster models. I put a Shimano Sahara spinning reel on mine with 10lb mono. Tested it out at Tommy's pond this afternoon with great success! This little thing will cast as far as my 6'6" rods! I'll be going to the river tomorrow and see how it works out of the kayak on the smallies. This thing is a blast and brings another whole aspect to fishing! It's all about the fun!
If interested in an Emmrod, I highly recommend Jeff's site. Fantastic service, will answer any of your questions in great detail, and make recommendations for your particular fishing needs. Jeff is a field tester for Emmrod and many of his ideas have led to new components and models!
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Cool blog Johnny! So I haven't done much fishing in the last 5 years but I've already got a few trips planned for this year. Technology has changed so fast, I was wondering if you had any advice for me for the best line to put on my spinning rod/reel combos for large and smallmouth bass? I'd be interested to hear what you think is the outright best regardless of price and then what's the best deal taking price into consideration. Keep in mind, if I lose the big one due to line breakage, I'll blame you! JK;-)
ReplyDeleteI'll do my best. Let's consider a few basics. Remember, you can catch a fish with a cane pole, baling twine, a hook, and worms! One answer here can lead to volumes of books, so this is only my opinion for the type of fishing I do.
ReplyDeleteFirst consider what type of water you'll be fishing. Does it have heavy cover, a lot of structure your line will rub against, weed mats, lily pads, etc. If so, it would be best to go with braided line or a take off thereof. This line will take the abuse that mono and fluorocarbon won't. I personally do not use braided line as it has its' own characteristics and tools needed to work with it. If I fished tournaments for money, I would definitely strongly consider it.
If this kind of structure is limited, mono or fluorocarbon (FC) will work. Mono floats, FC sinks. Many fishermen use two reels just because of this. Mono for topwater baits, FC for jigging, deep diving crankbaits, etc; to help get their lure down there faster. For me and for all other fishermen before FC came out, if you want to get your lure down there faster, add weight. FC is one of those technology things and does have its place now. Another consideration between these two is that mono stretches, FC has very little stretch, so many claim hooksets are better with FC.
I always take two reels with me. If one breaks, I'm not done fishing. I take a baitcaster and an open face spinning reel. Baitcaster can give you problems when casting into the wind. Also each reel serves a purpose for the lure you use. I'm covered with one of each. You can even put mono on one, FC on the other.
My go to fishing line is Stren 10lb low vis green monofilament. This line has little memory so it doesn't coil up so bad on the water and create tangles as you reel it in. It tends to disappear better in rivers/ponds so the fish may not "see" the line and not bite. 10lb for me is all around. Can catch brim and I landed a 12lb+ largemouth last year at a farm pond, so 10lb is there when you need it when a lunker hooks up! I also like the challenge of fighting the fish and taking a little chance, that's why I don't go with heavier line. It's really what you get used to and have gained trust in from experience. Now if I was catfishing or striper fishing, I would need to go 20lb or better. Or again, if I needed to ensure that fish doesn't break my line and I have to get him in to win some money, I may go heavier.
So you can see, there are a lot of variables when choosing. Also fishing is an industry where people are trying to sell their "stuff" as the best, so don't get caught up in too much hype. Remember the cane pole scenario.
I'm the same as you, haven't fished much in the past ten years but 2 yrs ago, the fishing bug bit me again and I can't get enough. Let me know when you are around Powhatan and we'll go!
You know, between this and the piece about the Appomattox River company, you really are going to get paid for this soon.
ReplyDeleteNaw, but I wish! You know, you find dependable people and/or companies, you want to promote these qualities. Treat people like you want to be treated.....
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips. Very helpful!
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