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12-21-2005, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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as mentioned, wire line rods for one are different for another. some like a softer rod, some like a stiffer rod, some short, some long. the typical length rod for w/l is 6'-7'. guides - carboloy rings eventually corrode and break from the welds. fuji makes a ring designed for wire. you'll want a slick butt or unibutt to get the rod out of the gimbal if you ever troll w/ it in one. roller tip is preference of the angler. i normally do not, but i fish w/ one person that prefers them. spiralling the rod also is suggested.
reel - as donm mentioned, the penn 113hsp or 114hsp are the standard, but some are going lighter. just remember you'll be having a barrel typically going thru the guides and thru a levelwind if you select that type of reel. no need for a levelwind either.
also, skip the spros and look for the custom or andrus 'chute jigs. you want something w/ a serious hook. they are always at the winter shows.
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12-21-2005, 12:42 PM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: not a clue
Posts: 4,860
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being a long time wire man, jigging,plug's,tube and worm etc...and have made many wire set-up's ....my set-up is a lami. bt857s cut to 6'.....112[3/0] penn non-metal spool..BRACED carbide guide's,,hardened roller tip...and NO gimbal..it's not needed if your rod holder's are rubber lined....300' 40lb sst wire.........never had green guide's or had the graphite spool turn to garbage or fail because I use a thing called wax and fresh water after every use.
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BOAT fish do count.
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12-21-2005, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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i have very limited experiecnce wire-lining, but i will say one thing. a stiff rod and wire makes a very herky-jerky fight when you have a big fish on, while a softer rod can absorb most if not all the headshakes that a big bass will throw at you.
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12-21-2005, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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a gimbal is for keeping the rod from spinning in the rod holder or to put the rod in a harness while fighting the fish.
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12-21-2005, 01:15 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,417
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One caution; a soft rod and parachute jig = tired shoulders real fast....
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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12-21-2005, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: a ledge on the Maine coast
Posts: 342
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Thanks again! I will wait for the shows to get my jigs. I think the 6'6" rod is what I will go with. This isn't what I will be doing all the time, but I like having a variety of options when I go out. Plus you can't have enough tackle  Sandman I hope to see you on the Edgartown docks catching squid  |
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