Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Fishing Rods => Fishing Rods => Topic started by: SoCalAngler on June 09, 2018, 10:19:39 PM

Title: Slightly Used
Post by: SoCalAngler on June 09, 2018, 10:19:39 PM
I picked up a lightly used Calstar 765L for 1/3rd the cost of a new one.
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: Benni3 on June 09, 2018, 10:52:03 PM
Nice rod at a great price,,, ;D
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: Bill B on June 09, 2018, 10:55:35 PM
That's a deal in anyone's book.....what's the line/ lure ratings on that?  Bill
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: SoCalAngler on June 09, 2018, 11:26:06 PM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on June 09, 2018, 10:55:35 PM
That's a deal in anyone's book.....what's the line/ lure ratings on that?  Bill

Bill it is a 50 lb test rod, though it could do 60 lb in a pinch. Here in So Cal we really don't pay much attention lure weight ratings, sorry so no info there. This rod will be used with bait and yoyo jigs for mid sized tuna in say the 80-100 lbs class.
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: Fishy247 on June 09, 2018, 11:59:52 PM
Show-off....just kidding. Nice find!
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: conchydong on June 10, 2018, 12:19:38 AM
Sweet. I know that many are moving on to more high-tech rods but I'd take a Calstar any day.
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: Swami805 on June 10, 2018, 01:21:56 AM
I have that same rod paired with a topless 12T and 50lb. One of my all time favorites. Lots of power but a soft enough tip to cast a sardine. Nice score
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: Rivverrat on June 10, 2018, 02:46:43 AM
Never had one of those in my hands. A good friend out your way has two that he mounts different reels on for different occasions... Jeff
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: Swami805 on June 10, 2018, 03:17:23 AM
I took that set up on all my long trips on the Polaris Supreme for fishing bait for wahoo. A couple times I'd go the the rack to get it and it would be gone. Look around the boat and Tommy the skipper was fishing it, Oh well, keep throwing a bomb. I'm sure you'll put it to good use.
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: Jim Fujitani on June 10, 2018, 03:56:27 PM
Score of the day!!!
Title: Re: Slightly Used
Post by: doradoben on June 10, 2018, 09:04:30 PM
These are excellent rods.