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| aperezarteaga
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9/16/09 1:11pm Rod for wacky senkos |
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Hello all,
I love wacky senkos, I use them a lot during this particular time on year in my favorite lake. I have tried several rods and no one seems to be the "ideal rod". A while ago I was given a Berkley tactix which was actually very close to the ideal action for this type of fishing (6'6'' M-F, 1/4-3/4)... obviously the quality and sensitivity was far from any kistler. That rod was actually stiffer than expected for a M rod.
I have tried the Mg senko special (too stiff), the Graphite plus crankbait (toooo soft) and actually have a 2008 6'6'' M-F Helium LTA (also a bit too soft).
I am looking for a rod solely for this technique so I don't really care about versatility. For wacky fishing I use 10-lb mono line and unweighted 5-in senkos (I also use 6 & 7-inch but for that I use a 2009 LTX 6'6'' MH-excellent!). The reel is a curado 200e5.
Does anyone know what would be the appropiate rod in 6'9'' or shorther length? I was looking around and perhaps the Mg All Purpose Special would fill the bill... not too stiff but not too soft (action-wise, something in between the Helium 6'6''M and the LTX 6'6''MH)...
Thanks,
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| kistlero
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9/16/09 3:03pm |
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curve ball...go with the Argon AFW69C which is like the MgAPSMH69 but much lighter. Or the AFC69C which is a little softer but not as soft as the other Medium rods you listed. Both of these are great!
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| aperezarteaga
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9/17/09 12:20pm |
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| kistlero wrote: | | curve ball...go with the Argon AFW69C which is like the MgAPSMH69 but much lighter. Or the AFC69C which is a little softer but not as soft as the other Medium rods you listed. Both of these are great! |
Thanks Trey,
Is the second rod you mention the crankbait rod?
Thanks,
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| kistlero
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9/17/09 12:27pm |
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yes sir it is.
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| aperezarteaga
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9/28/09 3:28pm |
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| kistlero wrote: | | yes sir it is. |
trey,
A similar model, the Argon AFCB72C is on sale in a particular store here in Mexico. Do you think that it will also have a similar action to the AFCB69C you recommended, suitable for wacky senkos? I see benefit in the longer rod for longer casts but don't know if it will be "softer" than the 6'9''... the site also lists the 7'2 as fast-action, while the 6'9 is a mod-fast...
Thanks,
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| kistlero
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9/28/09 4:03pm |
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Yes, this models is very versatile as well and it will work well with many baits. I say go for it you can't go wrong with that AFCB72
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| aperezarteaga
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9/28/09 4:38pm |
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| kistlero wrote: | | Yes, this models is very versatile as well and it will work well with many baits. I say go for it you can't go wrong with that © |
OK Trey,
Thanks a lot for the advice. I am placing an order today for the AFCB72C!
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