Tog Rod

[Kevin Bogan]

Originally Posted by JerseyCoast

T hat diagram is not 100% accurate. A true slow rod will bend fur there down the blank. That looks like it's been stretched or modified maybe.

I like slow rods for tog fir the same reasons that Kevin mentions. I also like a composite rod. I have watched too many graphite explode when snagged on a wreck. Using braid with a composite is plenty sensitive enough.

Spiral wrapped rods are excellent for bottom fishing. They have a better fit here than jigging like many use them for.

Many options out there. I like 7'6" myself. It gives me room to find more voids and holes. We have built all kinds but when a customer is asking me to suggest a rod...... composite with a slower taper. Fast tips miss fish for the average fisherman.

Tom, cant agree more "Fast tips miss fish" They already know you are there as soon as you lift up on a fast taper rod.

[Captain Rich]

Bah... Why do you guys waste your time on tog when there are stripers to be caught ????

[Captain Rich]

I just like throwing gasoline on fires !

[JerseyCoast]

Originally Posted by Kevin Bogan

Tom, cant agree more "Fast tips miss fish" They already know you are there as soon as you lift up on a fast taper rod.

Absolutely Kevin.... As I have said in the past....I am still using a Fish Poison Rod on many trips. I send several guys down/up to you for them. One of the better Tog Rods that I have used. I carry 2 rods on every trip and one is from Kevin Bogan. How's that for advertising.......for my " competition"?????? Ha ha.... ( I have admitted to my Fish Poison Rod many times in public too ). I find many guys on the boat get a real laugh out of it...... but the truth is the truth.....

[bakayd]

Seeker for me, its glass, soft tip, lots of backbone, & you can enjoy the catch instead of some of these graphite tree trunks you see out there:

on the lighter side i go with my Seeker BA 80-7′C (fishes up to 8oz) and its great for striper/flukin as well

if i use > 8oz i use my BA 30-7′ (great for live lining, or fishing bucktails more than 8oz)

i have Calcutta CT700B on both rods with 50lb braid. I'm sure there are better combo's out there but I have nothing but compliments for both.

[shrimpman steve]

You can have my 50 year old hollow Austrailian glass rod when I die

[JerseyCoast]

Originally Posted by shrimpman steve

You can have my 50 year old hollow Austrailian glass rod when I die

The original Parabolic Jigging Rods...... I still love the old S-Glass rods from way back! Super lightweight, durable and great action! Shame they really dont make them any more!