I have several, throw frogs, spinner baits, jerk baits and other light baits. Very seldom backlashes on me even in stiff winds. Most of the rods I use them on are spiral wrapped.
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I was very disappointed the one time I used those. 12-18 months, they got hard and cracked. Doesn't affect performance, just looks bad.
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I've built several of those. I like the balance and feel of 10.5" to rear edge of reel seat.
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MudHole confirms my orders by email. I usually know before an order is shipped if something is back ordered. They have helped me many times in the past find a replacement for the item back ordered. MudHole is my go to supplier! I wish they had a warehouse in California!
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I was catching fish up until Thanksgiving this year. I like late summer/early fall though; usually can get a top water or punching bite. Flipping is also good then. There is so much area and it 's tidal so you can usually find fish willing to bite!
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To answer John's question, we use 65# braid with 1-2 oz weight, when punching thru hyacynth, which can grow a foot or more above the water. The braid is to combat the abrasion of the plants, not the fish. I have broken 65# braid on a hook set while punching. Punching is a great way to catch some good fish on the California Delta, but it takes stout line!
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If I could afford them, all my rods would be St Croix SCV. For me, they are a challenge finding the right thread colors though. I also like Phenix and MHX high mod.
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I really like my 5C72MHM-B 7'2" . It has become my "go to" cranking rod. I put an Abu Revo on it and it casts forever! I feel whatever the bait touches: grass, weeds, rocks. I think the MM will be good. You can't go wrong with the 5's, I've built 3 for me and 2 for a friend.
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What Bob said- I have ordered from Mud hole several times. Tell them where you want the checks and seat, they will send the right one.
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I agree with Hal. Minimum of 7' and moderate action. When I started kayak fishing I was using fast action rods and lost a LOT of frog fish. I don't use anything shorter than 7' on my kayak and most are medium/moderate action.
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I fish for Largemouth off of a Hobie Revolution. 6'6" can be a bit of a stretch, and with all the stuff on board, it can get interesting... 7' is my choice.
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