I want to know what you guys are pairing your 501's with on the boat? Pro's and con's appreciated! Ho HO HO!
I've been using Ugly Stik 6'6" one piece for a while, I like the feel of the rod, it is a medium heavy action I believe 10-20 lb line... plenty strong. The cost is very reasonable as well.
I have a few Ugly-Stik, they never let me down.
If $ is no object, get one made to your specs, there are a few guys here that do an excellent job.
Here is one of mine:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=14432.msg147846#msg147846
Sal
Well, if it's salmon, I pair it up with the cheapy Shimano 2-piece TDR's. Caught a lot of salmon with three of them, never a failure.
Nice and limber, and makes the fish work. My old buddy Sal D. taught me to use the rod and the drag, and never lose a fish. At least until we go to net it anyway. ;D
For SF Bay Leopard sharking I match it with a 10-30lb Ugly Stik Tiger rod. I've used it since about 1980's. No breaky!
If rockfish or Lings I start to spend money and want a rod with a quicker tip and more backbone, with a trigger handle, like a Seeker Blue Lightning, which I've also had forever.
Ask Jon V what rod blank he sold me. It would be ideal for that reel.
Joe
Beautiful rod.
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 19, 2015, 01:15:15 AM
I've been using Ugly Stik 6'6" one piece for a while, I like the feel of the rod, it is a medium heavy action I believe 10-20 lb line... plenty strong. The cost is very reasonable as well.
I have a few Ugly-Stik, they never let me down.
If $ is no object, get one made to your specs, there are a few guys here that do an excellent job.
Here is one of mine:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=14432.msg147846#msg147846
Sal
Thank you!...can't take the credit for that one, that was Dwight's " Mr Universe" masterpiece.
Sal