Fishing Rods

I have one last GLoomis rod to sell off to complete the Kistler only transformation. It's an MBR783C GLX rod (Weibe reel seat, 6' 6" MH Fast 10-17lb line weight and 1/4oz to 3/4oz lure weight) .

I already have a HE69APC that has replaced the two MBR783C rods I had for larger resevoirs but a shorter rod for fishing smaller waters like ponds and small lakes would be nice. Does the HE63APC sound like a good replacement or would the HE66MHC be better? I'll be pitching a 4" or 5" Senko or 3.5" GYCB tubes most of the time.

On the other hand, I don't own a "flippin" stick and have thought about getting a HE76HC or HE70HC.

What would you choose if you were in my situation?

sdesign wrote:Chavez...

GET THE He76HC !!!

sdesign,

I KNEW YOU WERE GONNA RECOMMEND the He76HC! I KNEW IT! I"VE SEEN YOUR ONE-TRACK POSTS ABOUT THIS ROD!

And your right, I should widen the techniques with a rod like this. I am a light line kind of guy yet I occassionally like to fish heavy cover and I could use a longer C-Rig rod for the lakes as well. I also read others really liking this rod along with the He69APC. Thanks for voting.

I just got my new HE76EHC so I voted also for the HE76HC. I fish in a 7-10 acre swamp pond with all kinds of cover/snags above(and below) water. All my rods are 7 footers(except for one 61/2' 'old' rod and the new 7/6) and I fish out of a 10X4' Basshunter with 8 rigs. A 7', 6" rod is not too big for small waters. I pitch/flip with my new rod and will also use it for swimbaits and C-rigging. Get the longer rod 'cause size does count .

Dan

"I'm still searching for the right superline for me. I thought I had found it"

sde: I know you're referring to braided line for a "superline" but IMO, http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod.jhtml?id=0017432&navAction=jump&navCount=0&indexId=&parentId=&parentType=&rid=&link=&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fcatalog%2Fpod-link.jhtml.1_A&_DAV=search that line is better than any braid as long as you're not throwing a topwater bait with it. It is almost(?) as tough as a braid. It's as sensitive. Plus it has at least two advantages/superiorities to braids: it's almost invisible(similar light index to water) and.................it won't wrap around your rod tip when slack is thrown into it. I've used it for a few years in 15 or 20# test on all my rigs except the t/w ones.

Dan

I also use the P-line flouroclear. I use it on all my reels (baitcasters) unless I'm in the thick stuff. I use braid for thick mats and pads. I highly suggest using the "reel magic" on the flouroclear and that seems to keep the line soft. The only thing I would suggest is to check the line frequently...I think that goes for most lines .

Mike

sdesign wrote:But back to the topic of this thread... Chavez, decide on your replacment pole yet?

Heh. Yeah, the He76HC of course. I'm just waiting for offers on the GLX to come in on the sites I posted it though I may either have to reduce the price a bit or try ebay.com if no one makes an offer in a week or two.

BTW, I use Sufix DNA/ProMix exclusively from 8lb to 17lb. It's soft, limp and slick enough not to need to spray it with Reel-X and has good abrasion resistance. So, whenever I get the He76HC, I will probably spool the Shimano Metanium XT with 14lb Sufix DNA for it.

LC: I just got my first spool of Sufix DNA(in 17# test) for one of my 2 topwater rigs. I havn't thrown it enogh yet but it fit's your description as best I can tell.

Dan

Well, got the He76HC (and a He70MC) today and it's a nice rod! Lighter than I would have guessed for a heavy action 7' 6" rod.

When I got home, I put a Metanium Scorpion reel on it and tied on a 3/8 oz jig and pitched it around the yard. Wow! After a few practice pitches I was able to pitch it accurately to 40 ft. Probably could do 45 ft if I really tried or with a heavier jig. That's pitching standing up (gotta see how I do sitting down in the kayak). I'm sure the extra length allows me to get the extra distance.

I also two-hand cast around and it shoots that jig like a cannon!

I'm pretty pleased with the choice. Thanks y'all!

I am using the He63 rod for spinnerbaits and it handles the job well. I like the shortness of the rod when in close to objects. Last weekend I would throw a Calif Series rod and then pick up the He63...the feel of the Helium rod is unbelieveable.

In the past I have felt the Calif Series rods were the proper tool for horizontal presentations...and they do a good job...but now I am switching completely to all Heliums...