Hi all,
I have just seen something I haven't seen before and thought I would ask. On the picture page there is a picture posted of a fishing rod with a wild looking grip.
In looking at the picture it looks as though the reel will be behind the area held by the fisherman or is this a spinning rig?

Could someone clue me in,
Wylie


Tight wraps and lines,
Wylie

Wylie
The photo should have a name on it? If not it may be deleted?

Sorry Bill,
Tom Kirkman has just explained the grip to me that I was mentioning and explained that there is a new picture hosting web site as well. This picture would be on the old web site hosted by Mudhole if I am correct. The picture was post by coffarolo and is titled 30_50_zeta_3.
I just haven't seen them as of yet and they look very different.

Thank guys

Tight wraps and lines,
Wylie

Now I remember. I have seen that before. Think it costs a bit? I mean gee is it a fishing rod handle ?? That's like the line though the blank thing. Has any one tried it ?? Looks funky

Just post a link, that'll make life so much easier.

I guess that would make things a little easier Billy.
Here it is [www.fishingphotos.net]
Tom did mention that the reel does sit behind the fishermans hand, maybe that's why the first guide is so close.
I do remember seeing something similar for spinning rods but this looks to be a conventional by the size of the first guide. I'd call it a U.F.0. Unidentified Fishing Object. :)



Tight wraps and lines,
Wylie

I've seen it before, it is supposed to ease the strain on your hand(forearm) when fighting fish. it was on a boat rod used for offshore trolling only. The reel does sit behind your hand, but just like a conventional boat rod. Imagine when you have a fish on and you put your hand on the pole for leverage. Same thing here only your hand is inline with your wrist/ forearm (with the z handle). Never tried it so I couldn't tell you how effective it is (if any).


Jason

Hi Jason,
I did start to think about the way the grip is designed and it does look like a good idea to me although the line passing over my hand would take some time in getting used to.
I fear line cuts.


Tight wraps and lines,
Wylie

Check out Mud Hole. they have a new type of casting handle on the front page. [shop.mudhole.com]