I Did Something Against All My Rules.....

[LgMouthGambler]

So while I am waiting for Shimano to send me my replacement rod that broke, I had to mount my 50E on something. I use this reel everyday, as it is my around town canal fishing reel, and can toss just about any bait that I would use around here. I spool it with 12# YoZuri, and use a M action rod, so it covers all ends. At first i had it mounted on the Clarus that broke where the reel mount is, then I mounted it on a 6'6 M action Berkley Lightning Shock Rod. It just didnt feel right in my hands. As I was pulling my rods and reels out of the closet to get them ready for Toho next Wednesday, I came upon the Abu Garcia Vendetta rod that I had the Revo SX mounted on. Well, since I had sold the SX, I forgot all about the rod. As much as I told myself that I shouldnt do it, I did. I mounted the 50E on the rod, since it is a 7' M action, and it is a very strong and sturdy rod. Darn it, I am in love with the way that it feels in my hand. The way the bottom of the rod is contoured with the 2 finger split grip under the reel seat, helps to handle the combo very well since its the way I hold my rods. So there is where its going to stay, and the rod that Shimano is replacing is going to be used for my future Chronarch 50E.

[Jake P]

Uh oh......your going to hell.

[ClackerBuzz]

Ha good stuff. Was it Hannibal from the A-Team that said "I love it when a plan comes together".

[*Hootie]

So while I am waiting for Shimano to send me my replacement rod that broke, I had to mount my 50E on something. I use this reel everyday, as it is my around town canal fishing reel, and can toss just about any bait that I would use around here. I spool it with 12# YoZuri, and use a M action rod, so it covers all ends. At first i had it mounted on the Clarus that broke where the reel mount is, then I mounted it on a 6'6 M action Berkley Lightning Shock Rod. It just didnt feel right in my hands. As I was pulling my rods and reels out of the closet to get them ready for Toho next Wednesday, I came upon the Abu Garcia Vendetta rod that I had the Revo SX mounted on. Well, since I had sold the SX, I forgot all about the rod. As much as I told myself that I shouldnt do it, I did. I mounted the 50E on the rod, since it is a 7' M action, and it is a very strong and sturdy rod. Darn it, I am in love with the way that it feels in my hand.

The world as we knew it, is crumbling. LMG is coming to his senses. The evolution has begun.

lol

Hootie

[Ima Bass Ninja]

The world as we knew it, is crumbling. LMG is coming to his senses. The evolution has begun.

lol

Hootie

X2!!!!.... Down with Shitmano

[LgMouthGambler]

The world as we knew it, is crumbling. LMG is coming to his senses. The evolution has begun.

lol

Hootie

LOL. It was just a rod though. Wont change the reels.

[*Hootie]

LOL. It was just a rod though. Wont change the reels.

Whew!!!, LMG, ya had me there. I was beginning to think there was hope for ya. lol

Hootie

[LgMouthGambler]

Nope, no hope, LOL.

[.ghoti.]

I have a Zillion mounted on a Cumara, and used to have a Curado mounted on a Daiwa L&T rod.

Never got hit by lightning.

[*Hootie]

Nope, no hope, LOL.

LMG, youre alright. I think you would be a great guy to fish with.

Hootie

[LgMouthGambler]

LMG, youre alright. I think you would be a great guy to fish with.

Hootie

I would hope so, I kind of like fishing with myself. LOL. Anytime you want to fish, Im game. Its always jokes and good fun on the water with me.

[guitarkid]

I've had a curado mounted on a ballistic (shimano on a daiwa), so welcome to my slightly warmed handbasket.

-gk