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Pitching rods?
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So far I have used Dobyns Champs., Zillion Gen 1's , A couple of Loomis (on their lower end) , and Cumaras (red and black) . So far these 2 have stayed the longest in my line up. The Dobyns Champs were a close second with roughly the same balance just slightly less sensitive.
Powell Max 3D 806 for 1-1/4 + weight. Powell Endurance 795 3/8 to 1-1/4 weight. (also A-Rig and matted grass frog with this rod ) The added length can be cumbersome as mentioned. However the longer rods move a lot of line on the set (makes up for moderate taper give) and at close quarters gives a higher pull point to get fish out the slop instead of pulling more level. When close to the boat it seems to help with fish control if the try run under it and seems to just control them easier in general with faster line movement in my opinion. When punching or pitching things happen fast ... Ive set the hook and them come poping out the slop and land in open water a few feet from the boat and then go darting off fast ! I find I need all the line and fish control I can get. That's with 9.1:1 and 7.9:1 reels managing slack. Main reason it think I like these so much is the balance on them is great for 7'9" + rods. Ive fished A LOT of 7'3"-7'5"s that didnt balance as well as these and was rough on the wrist. Also the tapers seem to be just right. Despite their ratings of fast they fish more so like mod/med fast. Which seems to work great for pitch/punch. Im sure there are better rods out there but so far these are doing great ! Not to mention in the last 2 years I've leaned on them REALLY hard. Sometimes over doing it with braid and yet to have a failure. Last edited by jpd0144; 04-20-2016 at 02:17 PM. |
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Ive used them on and off for years so I have gotten somewhat use to their ratings. So when I order I sorta know what im getting in before it arrives. I find each companys ratings slightly differ. I use to shop for the cheapest place to buy rods and when they were not what I expected or wanted for that technique I was just stuck with it or sold it for a loss. Now I go in paying full price at Tackle Warehouse. When It arrives I wont even take the tags off. If the power or taper don't seem right I stick it right back in the tube and slap the enclosed UPS label they provide on it. I get to send it back at no cost to me for a full refund or exchange. Just recently I discovered they actually let you fish it for 30 days where you can get on water time with it. As long as it is still in tact and noting bent or soiled heavily they take it back just the same. I suggest for a rod or brand you have never fished to shop at a place like TW who will work with you till you get what your looking for. That way your not shipping back and fourth costing you money or having to be stuck with a rod you don't like and selling for a loss. Good luck in your search ! |
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