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| Unless I am jigging with Fuzzy Duzits, I cant see a reason for it.
Is it just a Minnesota thing?[;)] |
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| Some like to "palm" the reel, while others like the foregrip. I have tried both methods. Frankly, in cold wet weather you're hand is more likely to fatigue or slip than it is when holding the foregrip. Some reels (like the Abu 7000) are not well suited to palming, and quite frankly, I can react faster and harder using the foregrip than the palming technique. This is even more important when you're dealing with larger fish.
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| I just started using mine this year after a few pointers from some guys on the board. My right rotator cuff is bad, so I learned how to cast left-handed. Then I learned from a guy here to grab the foregrip with my left hand instead of the butt for casting. Now I throw over my left shoulder, taking the strain off the right one, but still have my right hand where it used to be on the rod and reel. I was suprised when I tried it. After a few minutes, I could cast just as well as I used to without any wear and tear on my shoulder. Lots of ways to skin a cat I guess.
I should add that I only use the foregrip for casting. After the cast I palm the reel. Tried using the foregrip on the retreive and just can`t get comfortable with it.Beav |
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| I have tried to use the foregrip but it always felt weird. I am most comfortable just palming the reel and rod.
Jim |
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| I agree with strike zone. I started out “palming” my reel; it seemed to be the way the cool guys were doing it. I’ve since started using my fore grip and my wrist strength seems to endure longer. I still switch between the two grips depending on the lure I’m using. If it’s big baits definitely the fore grip. If I’m holding the rod tip high pulling a bucktail over the weed tops I’ll palm it. Using the fore grip adds increased finesse ability due to having the capability to add some decent thumb pressure to the rod. With today’s longer rods you''re not missing anything by not palming. (was that last line considered a double negative?) |
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| I have small hands and am not able to palm a bigger reel, like the Daiwa Millionaire CVZ. I feel I have more control to manipulate a lure when I hold the foregrip. On the other hand, when throwing bucktails there is no need to hold the foregrip. I guess it is more personal preference. |
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| I just went in the next room grabbed a rod + realized I hold it w/ my hand just behind the reel w/ my forefinger firmly planted on the trigger.....the remainder of the rod is somewhat tucked underneath + next to my side. I cast both left/right handed + over head if need be. Once a fish is hooked I use the fore grip.....when landing the fish I hold the rod out + above my head then 99.9 per cent of the time lose the fish + start the process all over again..... |
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| I’ve never seen anybody hold a rod like that; I’ve got to see you fish![:bigsmile:] [:bigsmile:] [:)] [:p] So you’re the reason behind the trigger. I was always wondering. |
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| Before puberty, I used the foregrip. Once my hands were big enough to palm the reel.... I've never considered going back.
I don't see any advantage with using the fore-grip. If the rod is tip heavy... you can counter-balance it. If you want to reduce strain on the twitch or pull... maybe a SHORTER rod is in order or perhaps try locking the butt along your entire forearm for better leverage. BUT the most significant disadvantage I see with using the foregrip is the inability to free-spool a hooked fish. I can't imagine being 100% dependent on my drag system. And with the advent of the thumbar... I can now free-spool without ever losing contact with my rod or reel! No more pounding on buttons.
I'm sure Rob Kimm will chime in and tell us about his shortened handles and foregrip holding techniques.... but in reality it all comes down to personal preference. If it works for you and feels comfortable... great.
jlong
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| I have always palmed the reel up until this summer. I started to use the foregrip with my jerkbaits and it seemed real comfortable. Without thinking about it, I started to use foregrip on other baits too, mostly minnow or twitch baits. I still palm the reel for bucktails and topwaters because the rod tip has to stay hight. Right now I would guess I am around 50/50 between palming and foregrip. Foregrip certainly doesn't tire out your hands as much. I do have to try that casting over the left shoulder thing though.
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| To answer the trigger casting mystery one must try it him/herself to both see + feel the oneness of the method. Watch the conductor as he leads the Philharmonic Orchestra...looks like he is freaking out + the rod could fly out of his hands at any minute yet we sit spell bound as he directs the bait(musicians) to an awe inspiring performance. That is why I hold the rod as I do in an attempt to "trigger" that melodious bait presentation to a fish that will cause the fish to become mesmorized + he + I become one....if it is a big fish I often put the rod between my legs + place my hands together + holler "please God don''t let this one get away!!!! but often they do anyway. I''ll show Mauser this weekend the "loop" cast where you turn the rod side arm + w/ 2 quick twists sling the plug to pay dirt, much like using a lasso......love the over the left shoulder cast too! Who needs a radio when you can conduct a symphony on the water??? |
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| I have always, (and for me that is a long time) held my fishing rod by the forgrip with a little difference from the discriptions of most of you. The forgrip fits between my index finger and my middle finger of my left hand, believe it or not! That way I have the three fingers wrapped around the rod from below with the index finger and thumb holding it from the top. Multiple fingers have to break off for me to lose my grip!
When I was a kid, I started this way walleye fishing so that I could hold the line between my thumb and index finger to feel the strikes.
I had a cheap rod, while many of my friends had the state of the art "boron" rods which were supposedly super sensitive, but not as sensetive as my fingers! I never changed. |
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| I have very big hands so palming is the confortable way to do it for me. If I want to use the foregrip I get calises in between my fingers and it gets anoying. I just got me a pair of tournament pros 6500s with a thumb bar man is it ever going to be great once I get used to pushing the thumb bar before casting. [:bigsmile:] |
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| I palm my reels basically because my thumb likes being near the spool and it feels weird otherwise.
Pete Maina uses the foregrip for two reasons. One, there is less fatigue because you have better leverage which is the second reason. |
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| So what does RK have to say about this like jlong said? |
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| They put the foregrip on for decorative purposes only. Besides I've always heard if you play with your foregrip too much you will probably go blind[:devil:] [;)]
BrianW |
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| I thought you fly fishermen always play with your foregrip. [::)] I hope you can read this. [;)] [:p] |
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My hands aren't very big. I've always palmed my reels and stayed with 5500's and 5600's because of that - the wider ones are too uncomfortable. Also, we always removed the anti-reverse dog from our Ambassaduers and thumbed with the left hand with a fish on. But, and it's a big but, we only see a 40 lb. fish about every ten years on Chautauqua.
I find I do use the foregrip when reeling in a trolled plug - especially the deep runners. I've learned to point the rod over the gunwales on the last few yards to prevent ducking when the plug rockets out of the water.
I remember sitting on the boat seat in Gull Lake on the Platte River near Honor, Michigan re-installing the anti-reverse dog after landing my first 25-pound King. I burned the hide off my left thumb trying to slow it down. It would have been an easier chore if I'd waited for full daylight rather than holding the flashlight under my chin, but hey, the fish were biting!!
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So who uses a fore grip on a rod?