low end JDM rods @ LP 07 10 18

Been too hot to fish - got up to 118 the other day. Had good overcast today.
Using the inexpensive JDM rods in 19 to 17 FOW. Mostly trolling. Couple of nice doubles.
Rods that I use are like UL surf rods - handles are longer. For me they aren't real comfortable for a lot of casting and retrieving. The longer handles are great for two handed casting and using it for leverage fighting these fish out of the jungle.

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whew ! more pigs . Awesome . :ThumbsUp

Beautiful fish!

Nice fish..low end in Japan maybe but not low end here....LOL.

Regards

Thanks Enjoyed.

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Thnx for the comments guys

Used primarily 3 rods and I think they averaged ~ $80 each (shipping included).

Real nice Sonny. Those Coppers has some choppers! I am trout fishing and having to wear a jacket in Kentucky. Water is 54 degrees on Cumberland River.

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Originally Posted by ifish

Real nice Sonny. Those Coppers has some choppers! I am trout fishing and having to wear a jacket in Kentucky. Water is 54 degrees on Cumberland River.

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You fishing below Wolf Creek?

Regards


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Thnx Charles - you using your chin spins??
We will be in the 90s the rest of the week - yeah.

That new camera does show the rest of us how pretty those fish are. Stay safe in the heat and good catch.

thnx Stan - very user friendly

LedHed, What are some of your low end JDMs rods.

You were busy that day, worth getting out of bed for. Can’t imagine working outside in 118*.

thnx guys
CPW - 3 of the rods;
Pro Marine, Light Ace - AJIMEBARU 70L ($46 + 22 for shipping), 2-8lb
Pro Marine, Trick Hunter - Mebaru 76L ($99 free shipping), 1.5-6lb
SVR, Light Salt Game - MEBARU 732UL ($58 + 24 for shipping) - carbon rod, 1-5lb.
Used the new Daiwa rods also

Burned up my tomato plants Tim - less gardening, LOL. Had to get an air conditioner for the dogs, they got voted out to the porch.

That third fish from the bottom is splendid!! I need some JDM gear!!

Where in the part of Kentucky are you wearing a jacket, Buddy??? It's hot here in Lyon County!

What site have you been ordering your rods from? I can't stand it anymore and have to get a couple of them soon. Those coppernose gills are like a fingerprint, not one looks the same as the next. You've been catching some real toads.

thnx guys

I try to use anyone with free shipping and good rating. You might want to check out the rods I was using at Havasu - not sure if they come in a 2 piece..
With the new water the fish have been exploding. Still haven't really fished the dam yet.