08-23-2011, 02:46 AM
lets not forget the lenth of your rod. Ya size is everything..
longer rods make hook setting a lot easier.
take a look at fly rods. if they would be clasified in to action scale they would be called sonic. These rods whip and bow at the flick of the wrist. Guys take these rods and chase after fish 3 times the line's test class. Here in michigan 2lb line for up to 6-8lb trout and 6lb line for 15-20lb salmon.
the only rod is that is faster than a fly rod is a noodle rod used for ice fishing.
Two reasons for hook sharpening on my end is because most of my hooks cost any where from a buck and a half up to 3 bucks.. the other is reason is the time involved, 3 or 4 hits on a hook stone dose the job faster than you can tie on a new one.
this works especialy well if you get in to a hot lure of the day and dont want to change out.
I will retire a hook after a hundred fish tho. [cool]
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longer rods make hook setting a lot easier.
take a look at fly rods. if they would be clasified in to action scale they would be called sonic. These rods whip and bow at the flick of the wrist. Guys take these rods and chase after fish 3 times the line's test class. Here in michigan 2lb line for up to 6-8lb trout and 6lb line for 15-20lb salmon.
the only rod is that is faster than a fly rod is a noodle rod used for ice fishing.
Two reasons for hook sharpening on my end is because most of my hooks cost any where from a buck and a half up to 3 bucks.. the other is reason is the time involved, 3 or 4 hits on a hook stone dose the job faster than you can tie on a new one.
this works especialy well if you get in to a hot lure of the day and dont want to change out.
I will retire a hook after a hundred fish tho. [cool]
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