jayL
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I decided that I am going to steelhead less and surf fish more going forward. Unfortunately, I only have a cheap medium action 9wt rod.
So it looks like I'll be in the market for a rod. As most of you know, I dislike slower action rods to the point that I find them uncastable, so I'll be looking for something "tippy".
Leaning toward a st croix legend ultra or elite, but I am willing to listen to suggestions for around $400. Used is fine, but I am done buying rods without a warranty. I'm considering getting a fast action sage blank and building as well. I'll need a reel too, so feel free to give your preferences on that. I am not interested in spending more than $200 or so on the reel. Of course, I'll cast anything before I buy.
More importantly, please discuss the 9wt vs 10wt debate that I am assuming has to exist among shorebound striper fishermen.
To be perfectly honest, I know nothing about shooting heads, sinking lines, etc. I am assuming that I'll have to familiarize myself with that as well.
I'll be away as of tomorrow, so feel free to give your thoughts. I'll look forward to reading 'em all when I get back.
So it looks like I'll be in the market for a rod. As most of you know, I dislike slower action rods to the point that I find them uncastable, so I'll be looking for something "tippy".
Leaning toward a st croix legend ultra or elite, but I am willing to listen to suggestions for around $400. Used is fine, but I am done buying rods without a warranty. I'm considering getting a fast action sage blank and building as well. I'll need a reel too, so feel free to give your preferences on that. I am not interested in spending more than $200 or so on the reel. Of course, I'll cast anything before I buy.
More importantly, please discuss the 9wt vs 10wt debate that I am assuming has to exist among shorebound striper fishermen.
To be perfectly honest, I know nothing about shooting heads, sinking lines, etc. I am assuming that I'll have to familiarize myself with that as well.
I'll be away as of tomorrow, so feel free to give your thoughts. I'll look forward to reading 'em all when I get back.