line test considerations

[OldTimer]

(06-10-2013 03:33 PM)MuskieBait Wrote:  

(06-10-2013 03:22 PM)OldTimer Wrote:  That's too bad.

I bought a cheap heavy Shimano FX S-90MHB2 - in the 9' size for heavy cat fishing. happy so far - it wup'd a 12 pounder no problem........ and if it breaks - so what at $19.99. Comes in 8' as well if 9' is too much rod for you.

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-FX-Spinni.../#desc-tab

I figure it'll be good in the surf too. I rig 12 pound or 17 pound on it.

Cheers,

OldTimer

Glass blanks are so very forgiving...you can almost run a car over it and it can survive...almost indestructible...almost...

The reason UglyStiks last so long is the fiberglass and graphite composite design, making one very tough rod yet a bit lighter.

Only thing with glass blank is the weight...better eat some spinach.

I love the old Ugly Stiks. I've never broken one, and have, and use my fathers that I bought him in the 80's - it's on its fourth tip top.

The new "Lite" ones are okay, but actually the old 7 footers cast better in my style.

Remember (or have you seen...smile) the real old foggy white SOLID fibreglass bait casting rods, with the metal ferrules, cast zinc handle and cork grip. Now those are INDESTRUCTABLE - I still have several from my childhood. I use them trolling ever now and then for a nostalgic treat rigged with old "no drag" clicker bait caster reels and vintage black braided line............ a hoot!

Cheers,

OldTimer