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| Thought I would start a discussion on this since there seems to be a few different opinions.
For 10's do you prefer a heavy tip like the Okuma XXH, which allows less flex going through figure 8's making them easier?
Or do you prefer a softer tip like a Tica XH or Hulbert rod that, in my opinion holds fish better once hooked? I could care less about the ease of my figure 8, it really doesn't tire me out at all. I also find a softer tip a bit more accurate for casting...
Obviously I like the softer tipped rods, but what are some other positives for for the heavier tips besides ease of the 8?
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| I prefer a softer tip as well for casting but for dragging large blades it seems to tire me our more. I have both kinds of action. I usually end up with the stiffer action for large blades. |
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Location: APPLETON, WI | I've never used any of the rods you mentioned in your post... but my Tackle Industries XH does a good job throwing 10's and 13's. It's not a pool cue... but it's not exactly a noodle rod either. There's a bit of flex in the tip which I like better for both casting as well as going into the figure-8. |
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Location: WI | I don't mind using something on light side if I'm not burning them in. When I'm burning them is when the rod loading too much on the 8 wears on me and I'll switch to something heavier. |
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| I have an 8'6" xh pete maina rod, and i have yet to keep a fish pinned with it. It seems like it pulls the hooks out. i will fight em for 10-20-30 seconds before they come unglued..
Ive lost all confidence with this rod, and wonder if it is because it is so stiff????
so i may be changing to one with more tip...
your thoughts????
Dave |
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Location: APPLETON, WI | Lot'sa variables...
What were you fishing with...? What kind of lure? Were you doing a steady retrieve? Were you doing a jerk / pause presentation? Did you hook 'em on the 8? It's definitely a possibility that the rod may be too stiff but it's hard to say without knowing the full details... |
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| actually i was fishing swimbaits, pretty steady retrieve..
what bothers me the most, was the fact these fish were on for awhile before they pulled off..
Just seems like with a stiff rod, and braided, no stretch line, you need something to give a little, and that would be the rod..
i dont know, but its been frustrating.. never had this problem until i started using this fishing pole..
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| Stiffer = easier boatside maneuvers. Lighter = easier launching. I have yet to find a perfect compromise for my tastes. But, a St. Croix Slingblade comes colse to a compromise. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | I prefer both.....
stiffer tip for daytime burning = 8'9" Diamondback w/ Trinidad 16N
and softer tip for slow rolling/ night time/avg speed = 9' Sling Blade w/ Daiwa 975
I can get equal length casts from both combo's...tip doesn't matter much to me really for casting
Edited by BNelson 5/11/2010 11:38 AM
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| I prefer a softer tip. I think it really helps with casting accuracy. It may help keep fish pinned as well. I can't stand heavy action tips. |
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| I like my Tica. Loads up nice with bucktails for casting and the fish I caught on the 8 stayed buttoned. |
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Location: South Portsmouth, KY | The Hulbert rod is the cats meow when it comes to casting and 8s with the big blades. also no worries about fighting a fish on them |
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Location: Eagan, MN | This will be my 2nd year w/ a loomis steel 20, if anything it might be a wee bit soft, but that's some serious nitpicking. My steel 25 seems a little too stiff, and I'd rather be too soft than too stiff. The Thorne H predator supposedly falls in between the 20 and 25 and I might give it a try next year. |
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Heavy or light?