Fishing Rigs

[Charles Helm]

I do not know much about it but try reading this:

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=2161

Are you using mono or braid? You often see a topshot of mono to provide some stretch. Some folks also recommend a long leader that is more abrasion-resistant if they are fishing structure that will abrade the line.

It appears IGFA heavy tackle rules do not let you go with anything longer than 30':

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=153445

There are plenty of guys there that fish out of your part of the coast. If you like, I can give you some names of guys that you could PM for info if you do not want to post the questions.

[PhilD]

Thanks, I found some good info on that site. I'm going to be targeting Wahoo to start with and think I've pretty much figured everything out. The rest will come with experience, I hope...

[Charles Helm]

Good luck finding some big hooters.

You have to talk like that if you want to be taken seriously!

[Rich]

Hey Phil - Here's a glimpse into your future.

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I was cleaning out the boat for a trip this weekend and thought it would be a cool pic.

[Rich]

Heres a saltwater rod I had custom made about 5 years ago. The blue detail on the rod is all individual threads. I can't imagine how anybody could do such a thing with thread.

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[PhilD]

Hey Phil - Here's a glimpse into your future.

Man this could prove to be expensive hobby. I must confess to feeling a little "inadequate" heading out with only two rods on the boat, I was thinking of getting some black sticks to make it look like more

[PhilD]

I can't imagine how anybody could do such a thing with thread.

Way too much spare time

Looks very nice and no doubt was reflected in the price

[Rich]

Looks very nice and no doubt was reflected in the price

You'd be surprised. Having a rod custom made like that isn't a whole lot more than buying the factory made Rod (atleast from the builder I knew). I want to say I paid about $300 for it. It's built on a G-Loomis blank and a similar factory rod was maybe $50 less. I didn't knwo he was going to do the detail at the handle. I only asked for the eye thread to match the reel.

[Charles Helm]

It's not just whether you have enough rods, but do you have enough rod holders?

Seems to be one of the most common comments on a new boat -- needs more rod holders.

There are some local (as in Texas) custom or semi-custom rod builders that are well thought of, but I am not good enough to know the difference.

Also, you can find yourself becoming a

[PhilD]

It's not just whether you have enough rods, but do you have enough rod holders?

9 at the console, 6 for trolling, and 8 horizontal ones.

[Charles Helm]

Excellent start!




Of course, I do not even have a boat...

[PhilD]

Excellent start!

Filling them all with rods is the hard (expensive) part

[Charles Helm]

Just wait until you start losing $20/$30 dollar lures and associated terminal tackle regularly.

At least I hear that happens -- I prefer to charter someone else's boat and gear whenever I manage to get to the coast, which is not very often.

[PhilD]

Just wait until you start losing $20/$30 dollar lures and associated terminal tackle regularly.

I can see that coming, especially considering my lack of skills

At least I hear that happens -- I prefer to charter someone else's boat and gear whenever I manage to get to the coast, which is not very often.

You're more than welcome to come along with us and show us the ropes

[Rich]

It's not just whether you have enough rods, but do you have enough rod holders?

My boat will hold 12 in the main rod locker. 6 in the rear rod holder. I have another storage compartment that is cut to hold rods just without the fancy rod holders/dividers. (I don't use the latter for rods) and I have room to strap down about 12 to the deck (I don't really count that as storage and only use the deck straps moving from fishing hole to fishing hole)

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Also, you can find yourself becoming a

This is only a portion of what I carry in the boat. I have about half a dozen other boxes on shelfs in the garage.

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