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MikeG81
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 Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 12:25 |
Joined: 14 Oct 2013, 18:37 Posts: 22 Location: Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
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They don't seem quite as popular as they used to be; also manufacturers only have one or two in their rod line up.
Is there a specific application that they are good for? Without having actually used one, they seem as though they'd be good for lighter line and lures...
Last edited by MikeG81 on 13 May 2014, 18:53, edited 1 time in total.
_________________ Fish'n tin: 14' Springbok / Mercury 9.9 2-stroke Family runabout: '12 Glastron MX185 / Mercruiser 4.3 TKS(190hp)
Fenwick rods and Abu Garcia reels
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Analog Kid
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 Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 13:06 |
Joined: 13 Apr 2014, 19:20 Posts: 42
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Bass guys use them when casting under docks or under mangroves in the salt. I used to have one but I prefer a longer butt section so while holding the rod I can rest it on my fore arm and it extends almost to my elbow for kinda like the rod is part or my arm more power and control
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bulrid8
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 Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 13:06 |
Joined: 04 Feb 2014, 21:35 Posts: 97
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I have 5 ugly sticks with butt grips. All are 5'6" poles. I love them. Much more accurate for fishing edges and pads.
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ccm
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 Posted: 15 Apr 2014, 20:46 |
Joined: 09 Feb 2014, 02:31 Posts: 361 Location: Richland Chambers Lake Texas
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The first bass rod I ever owned was a pistol grip Diawa Kevlar reinforced rod. I think it was either 5'4'' or 5'6'' and it was matched with a 2 bearing Lews BB-1 Speed Spool. My dad gave it to me when I was 11 or 12. it was an excellent rod and reel combo plus I caught lots of fish with it to boot. Still got the old Lews speed spool it has since been retired. I still like pistol grip rods for precision casting. Cant beat it in heavy timber or getting under docks. Sadly they have gone out of fashion in the fishing world. I only wish I could find one that was of real quality as most of the ones I've seen now are cheaply constructed. By the way I'm a young buck here who really can appreciate high quality equipment whether new or 30+ years old.
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MikeG81
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 Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 11:17 |
Joined: 14 Oct 2013, 18:37 Posts: 22 Location: Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
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Hmm, St Croix has a 5'6'' version in their 'Premier' line up.
That may have to be my next rod.
_________________ Fish'n tin: 14' Springbok / Mercury 9.9 2-stroke Family runabout: '12 Glastron MX185 / Mercruiser 4.3 TKS(190hp)
Fenwick rods and Abu Garcia reels
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Moedaddy
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 Posted: 20 Apr 2014, 08:38 |
Joined: 07 Jul 2012, 22:17 Posts: 198
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Round about 88 or 89 I bought a Lew's Speed Stick. It was 5'6" long and I had a Shimano reel on it. That was my #1 combo. Also had Shimano Fightin' GT rod, I think it was a 6'er. Also had a Shimano reel on it too. Loved both of these rods and wish I still had them.
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earl60446
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 Posted: 05 Jul 2014, 22:12 |
Joined: 17 Dec 2010, 12:15 Posts: 1198 Location: Kankakee County, IL
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All my dad ever used, long time ago, always had a pistol grip rod made of spring steel with a level wind reel that was either 2 to 1 or even direct drive, 1 to 1. Never a button to release the spool. Had about 4 eyes on the rod, also steel. Sure wish I had them now. Tim
_________________ 16ft 1989 Fisher SV-2 w 1988 48hp SPL Johnson "CIGAR BARGE" (engine looks like a wreck but runs great) Used to have 1972 14ft Lund w 1977 15hp Mariner (engine looked great but always ran marginal) XLINE SPORTSMANS CLUB
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Butthead
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 Posted: 21 Jul 2014, 18:01 |
Joined: 14 Jul 2008, 14:49 Posts: 531 Location: Jessup, MD
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I use a Berkley Lightning 5'6" medium action pistol grip for shore fishing around trees and when fishing skinny rivers. I use it with an H2O Xpress Mettle reel and it's performed very well for me. If someone's looking for one, I've got a brand new one I can sell, ha-ha. 
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Johny25 wrote: 2011 Alumacraft 1648 NCS ~ Chub Tub 2.0
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lvmark342
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 Posted: 19 Jan 2016, 05:23 |
Joined: 04 Jan 2016, 14:57 Posts: 15
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I liked the shimano pistol grip rods. I still have all 5 I bought years ago. Had no problem landing bass over 10 lbs. In Georgia. Still have shimano bantam reels on them. They will never be for sale. I might sell humminbird 1199 though. I'd rather have a string and a plum bob to find my depth and use the fish finder money for beer.
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