Need New Fluke Rods - What do you like

[GDubya07]

Whats Up NJFishing - last year I Googanned my J-E-T-S rod and my crowder - both gone - regardless looking for opinions and what people like off the rack with the Somerset show coming up

I am thinking Gloomis or St.Croix or something like that - coventional - already have reels

one would be a light stik for 1/2 oz to maybe 1 - 2oz

The other 2 to 4 oz -

I know there many makes and models - Mojo - inshore angler -

What do you guys like or Use any suggetstions would be appreciated

Thanks again and Cathum Up

GDubs- :cool:

[thefishermanmechanic]

Look at the phenix's I have one and are looking to expand that with another.

[tropics]

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UGLY STICK :) :)

[The Sinker Man]

I'm sure Kevin or Mike could come up with something that you like...

[hammer4reel]

Daiwa is coming out with some new rods based on their balistic blanks.
They are super light, and after bucktailing with one last summer im sure they are going to be a hit

[fishpro28]

Gdubz! Whats up buddy...hope all is well. For the light stuff I use spinning tackle usually. I use a St. Croix Premier rod (surf rod) rated at 6-10lb test, matched with a Shimano Stradic Cl4 4000. If you like conventional for the light stuff I also use a St. Croix Mojo bass rod 6'8" rated at 8-14lb line, matched up with a Shimano Curado 100. Those are both my light set-ups (3/4oz-2oz bucktails). For the heavier stuff I use a GLoomis musky rod (maroon color) rated at 25-50lb line and 1-5oz. I use the GLoomis for 3-8oz bucktails. The musky rod is a bit stiff but I need the stiff tip to work the heavier bucktails. Remember I work the sh!t out of my bucktails whether its 1/2oz or 10oz I pop the hell out of them...lol You have my number if you need any specifics.

[dfish28]

What happened to the Jets rod GW

Do yourself a favor and go talk to Kevin Bogan, he will set you up right, and you'll even have some cash left for a reel

[GDubya07]

What happened to the Jets rod GW

Do yourself a favor and go talk to Kevin Bogan, he will set you up right, and you'll even have some cash left for a reel

The Jets Rod broke like my spirit when Mark Sanchez ran into Brandon Moores Azz / hence Butt Fumble - I used the rod every which way but the right way just like my J-E-T-S MESS - MESS - MESS

Already have a Custom Bogan Deepwater Fluke-Rod - Love it -
Have a Garone custom Rod - Love it - BlackFish Rod

Just looking for something different and start a dialog - been a long winter - get a conversation going

Thanks for all the Input guys - Richie that is so true

Mikey you kind of answered my question and thank you - I am a conventional guy and nobody jigs that shyte out of a spro like you - plenty of practice with the Ol - Pocket trout ???

[aduma1107]

Off the shelf maybe take a look at the Shimano Trevala - TVSC 63MH, Action M/Fast. And it Jets Green

[JerseyCoast]

I think its really up to you and how you fish. There are 2 types of "GOOD FLUKE RODS" that are available. You have your slow action rods that help the hook set with fluke, because they allow the action needed to let the fish work up to the hook.

The 2nd is the faster action, popular with many in the jigging crowd for bucktails. This offers a lighter tip, with the back bone needed for big fish.

The slower action is better for drifting, while the faster action is better for jigging.

What are you doing most of the time? How do you work your jigs? What kind of lifting power do you need? Are you fishing from the wall, where you are lifting fish, or are you on the boat? These are some of the questions I would ask if you walked into my shop to have one made. Currently, I know that the Inshore Bushido Blanks are flying off the shelf as quick as we can stock them. They are ideal for jigging and come in sizes up to 7'10" for the wall fishermen and surf fishermen who want that extra length. ;)

The ideal choice is 1 for drifting & 1 for jigging, but you can find some rods that will be good for both. My advice, toss the worry of the name on the rod and get yourself the right actions.

Im the guy who has always made the claim that you are paying for the name on many rods and can score the same rod in a lesser name if you do your home work. The name is not catching the fish, the rod is. Builders such as Kevin Bogan and myself, along with other builders can offer you a rod that is 5X better, at a cheaper price than buying that name. :D

[LeftyReeler]

St Croix Tidemaster - the lighter the better depending on what you want to do with it..

Star rods work as well as do tsunami, more on the lines of the googan proof ugly stick...


Good luck - Dubs see u on the water soon... when's the Charter LOL ;)