McFishin
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Spinning Rod Opinion
was wondering what you guys thought about a 7' light action on the tribs..not enough rod?...i've been using a st croix avid 7' med light with 6# yozuri line and it works great but i like fishing light equipment so i thought i might try it..bad idea?
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Dream Catcher
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 11:56:12
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It will bring in fish . As a kid I used a 6ft ugly stik & spinning reel w/ 6lb test and had no problems landing steel unless the creeks are blown out then you'll lose alot . The purpose of a longer rod is to put less stress on your line as well as have more control over the fish when they "run". Hell I'd like to land one on my old snoopy rod ... It could be done .
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 12:10:44
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yes a 7 foot light is fine. you'll enjoy the fight even more.
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McFishin
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 12:23:58
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sweet..thanks guys. i thought about my 7' ultra light but thought that might be going a little too far..i caught a 14 pound carp on it(w/2 lb test by the way) this past spring. so that was an accomplishment..but man, it took forever..and a carp, isn't a steelhead..  
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 12:51:46
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yes a snoopy pole can. i saw a father & son do it at the nut a couple of year's ago . and boy what a smile it put on that little face. that's what it is all about it'nt it. ORIGINAL: Dream Catcher
It will bring in fish . As a kid I used a 6ft ugly stik & spinning reel w/ 6lb test and had no problems landing steel unless the creeks are blown out then you'll lose alot . The purpose of a longer rod is to put less stress on your line as well as have more control over the fish when they "run". Hell I'd like to land one on my old snoopy rod ... It could be done .
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McFishin
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 15:12:05
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now that you guys are talking about it i'd love to try that sometime for kicks and giggles
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 16:08:48
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Perhaps after the one fly we could have a Snoopy fly tourney? Largest fish caught on the snoopy rod gets a 1lb jar of skein! and some mesh to tie sacks and a blaze orange fishing vest >LMAO
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McFishin
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 16:28:14
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i'm down...haha.
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 19:01:59
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Can I use my Barbie princess rod? Before you guys get ANY ideas it belongs to my granddaughter! At least that's my story! LOL!
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/18 21:03:00
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Some people are using 14' rods up there. 
Quality over quantity I am reality I>U JC Rules!!!!!!!
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McFishin
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/19 00:31:31
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indsguiz, get a custom made barbie princess noodle rod...the bubble gum pink should attract the steelies pretty good and then we'll see who's laughing when you start killin the fish...
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/19 02:06:02
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don't forget about the spongebob floats! i will use one this year just to hear people complain it's all in fun tho
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/19 17:03:21
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does my 24 inch ice fishing rod qualify me to fish in this , i can paint it to look pretty ?
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/19 17:22:08
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A sports writer ( I don't recall who) once wrote an article about an ocean fishing trip where he brought a little persons rod. He brought it just to see if he could catch a Blue (I beleave it was Blues) on the rod. Well he and his buddies really got into them, and he remembered the little rod. It was all laughs untill he managed to land one, then all his Bud's wanted their turn. It's all fun! If its not give it up!
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RE: Spinning Rod Opinion
2008/09/19 17:54:43
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The lighter your tackel the more fun it is. I suppose it can be frustrating if your too quick to get em in or you forgot to set your drag, either way its just good fun. I use "middle of the road tackel" 10' riversider shimmano reel, I don't know what modle and 4# magna thin with 6# to back it up if I'm wanting to get em in faster. I watched someone land a 8-9 lber with a toddler pole at the nut. The kid was happy, he was 5'8" and about 200 lbs but he acted like he was 8 years old and caught his first fish. Good times by all!!
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