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I just wonderd what would be a good rod for shading that would give the shad the right kind of action. I feel the rods that i use are not giving the lure the right movemen in the water.
Just thought I would ask you lads what rod yous use and why you prefer and why.
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Age and experience will beat youth and enthusiasm every time.
Youth and Skill is no match for Age and Treachery. This link is good for tide and weather and morehttp://magicseaweed.com/Tynemouth-Lo...rt/26/tide/uk/
A longer 4-10oz uptider does the business for me. You can get a long sweeping draw of the lure which can be deadly on its day. 50lb fluro leader.
I rarely use my shorter boat rods nowadays and the longer rod cushions any dives using braid.
Thanks CUKKA for your input
In order to become "old & wise", you must first be young & stupid.
Age and experience will beat youth and enthusiasm every time.
Youth and Skill is no match for Age and Treachery. This link is good for tide and weather and morehttp://magicseaweed.com/Tynemouth-Lo...rt/26/tide/uk/
I just wonderd what would be a good rod for shading that would give the shad the right kind of action. I feel the rods that i use are not giving the lure the right movemen in the water.
Just thought I would ask you lads what rod yous use and why you prefer and why.
The Ugly Stick GX 12-20LB OR 20-3OLB a super peice of kit for shadding use one myself and for the money excellent value and as allways the Ugly Stick lives upto its name.
The Ugly Stick GX 12-20LB OR 20-3OLB a super peice of kit for shadding use one myself and for the money excellent value and as allways the Ugly Stick lives upto its name.
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paul.
I like the ugly sticks I have 2 ugly sticks boat rods already but they dont seem to work the shads very well, the GX 12-20LB would probably have a better action and not as stiff as my two.
Thanks for your reply tight lines matety
In order to become "old & wise", you must first be young & stupid.
Age and experience will beat youth and enthusiasm every time.
Youth and Skill is no match for Age and Treachery. This link is good for tide and weather and morehttp://magicseaweed.com/Tynemouth-Lo...rt/26/tide/uk/
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
paul.
agree
got the new GX 12-20 and love it.
Even pulled a 17lb cod up in 55m water on Sunday. Beautiful action, feels like a 200£ rod
However, I managed to break my 2013 Ugly Stik Braid in the middle !! So all their bragging about unbreakable blanks seems exaggerated...and no, I did nothing unusual, was stuck to the wreck and tried to shake it out
been using the new diawa saltist braids rods last two seasons and i reckon they are the best rods i have ever used - the 12-20 class are perfect for our waters. no need to go heavier. Gave all my ugly sticks away - they really feel old school after trying the new saltists.
Gotta say though Chukkas idea of using a good uptider is probably spot on... I might try breaking out my abu suveran uptider this weekend...
been using the new diawa saltist braids rods last two seasons and i reckon they are the best rods i have ever used - the 12-20 class are perfect for our waters. no need to go heavier. Gave all my ugly sticks away - they really feel old school after trying the new saltists.
Gotta say though Chukkas idea of using a good uptider is probably spot on... I might try breaking out my abu suveran uptider this weekend...
Strange that you mention it, but I have the same rod as well.
I like the saltist a lot and it is my principle rod on the wrecks for almost everything. Beautiful action and that lovely elastic stiffness which is needed to play a shad.
However...since I have the 2014 Ugly stik GX, I cannot make up my mind which one I like better...but surely I like both better than the Fladen maxximus where everytime I use it another eye comes lose....shocking build quality
Even pulled a 17lb cod up in 55m water on Sunday. Beautiful action, feels like a 200£ rod
However, I managed to break my 2013 Ugly Stik Braid in the middle !! So all their bragging about unbreakable blanks seems exaggerated...and no, I did nothing unusual, was stuck to the wreck and tried to shake it out
I have got to say the new GX20 Ugly Stick is my favourite amoung the Ugly Sticks lovelly action great feel a superb rod.
By the way, congratulations for winning the festival!
Thanks, gary is one happie chappy £5000 richer and yes i am sponsored by Pure Fishing but personally i do love the new GX12-20LB AND GX 200-30LB i use one if a fancy a bit of shadding they have a lovelly feel and handle a fish superbly and for value they are unbeatable.
Update thanks for the help lads. I got myself a GX2 20/30lb all I need now is good weather on Sunday to try it out
In order to become "old & wise", you must first be young & stupid.
Age and experience will beat youth and enthusiasm every time.
Youth and Skill is no match for Age and Treachery. This link is good for tide and weather and morehttp://magicseaweed.com/Tynemouth-Lo...rt/26/tide/uk/
I was out Sunday 8am on the Delta Barbara, sadly the shads did nothing for me but baited hokkies got me three nice keepers 5lb 7lb and a 9lb cod along with a few ling and the usual maccy,everyone onboard had a good stamp of fish I was impressed with the The Ugly Stick GX 2 great bit of kit as it brought all the fish off the wreck no problem at all.
Thanks to you all for recommending the rod to me. Happy days
In order to become "old & wise", you must first be young & stupid.
Age and experience will beat youth and enthusiasm every time.
Youth and Skill is no match for Age and Treachery. This link is good for tide and weather and morehttp://magicseaweed.com/Tynemouth-Lo...rt/26/tide/uk/
Even pulled a 17lb cod up in 55m water on Sunday. Beautiful action, feels like a 200£ rod
However, I managed to break my 2013 Ugly Stik Braid in the middle !! So all their bragging about unbreakable blanks seems exaggerated...and no, I did nothing unusual, was stuck to the wreck and tried to shake it out
ive just snapped my ugly stik classic at the spiggot 20 / 30lb class no preasure it went pop lol.
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