New Rod.....whats Recommended??

[War Eagle 44]

You got it fast!! So, what's your initial impressions? Looks good with the CH 200E aboard. I've used 50 and 65# braid with that rod with great results, just depends on your personal preference I guess. Well that is if you aren't fishing super heavy grass or mats, if that's the case then I'd say 65 all the way. I actually prefer the 65, it just "fishes" better to me. I can cast a little farther with 50, not much, but I just like the feel of 65. I'm not sure why because I've never broken 50 so it isn't due to that.

 

Sorry for rambling, hope you get a big one your first trip out and let us know what you think.  

[mkfriedrich]

first impressions are great eagle. What i really like is that the butt is nice and fat for those two handed power cast!

[War Eagle 44]

first impressions are great eagle. What i really like is that the butt is nice and fat for those two handed power cast!

 

I know what you mean, this rod will absolutely rocket a Bronzeye 65! In fact I can get great distance on the Jr's as well. I'm not sure of the official number because I don't fish Kopper's very much but I tried the smallest size in their line with this rod but it doesn't handle them well. To light to get any "loading" from the tip so that makes distance and especially accuracy drop way off. Don't get me wrong, it can fish those baits in a pinch, it just isn't the ideal rod for that small a frog.

 

My favorite "toad" baits are the Gambler Cane Toads. They aren't as big or heavy as say the Rage Toad or Horny Toad so they don't cast quite as well but I find I can fish them much slower than any other toad bait I've tried and that seems to produce more bites for me. Also the Cane Toad has really big "feet" that catch a good bit of air when casting so this compounds the problem of maximum distance possible with them but I live with it due to my strike rate.

 

My point here about toad baits is that this rod is able to deliver these type baits effectively as well. Especially the Rage Toad, that thing will cast a mile. I always fish my toad baits weightless so I'm relying solely on the weight of the bait (and hook obviously) to be sufficient to cast them. Always use the same hook as well, an Owner TwistLOCK Open Gap 3X in 5/0.