You mentioned your leader snaps - Why did you recommend them? I been using the big VMC flouro leaders with the bigger clamp, but curious if there are better options.
I have the same rod, I don’t have the collapsing issue with my shock &awe, but I do have this issue with my st croix mojos. I usually have to give it a strong tap on the butt end while twisting the shaft to get it to collapse
I've heard that holding ice around the rod area just above the butt area for 15 mins will get it collapsed. Once it is collapsed, clean the rod and remove any dirt. A word of warning, I know of several instances of guys jamming the rod down trying to collapse it and the reel housing cracks. Many of today's reel housings are plastic to eliminate weight. Because of this, the housings break. Have a great 23 season!
With my 2 piece fly rod I have that problem, I was able to get it undone by putting the rod behind my knees while standing then grabbing on both sides of the joint tightly, I put my hands on the outside of my knees and spread my knees apart. Maybe you could try that but with your hands between your knees and close your knees together.
You’re right about the moderate actions keeping fish pinned better. That slower action also gives the rod more “range” meaning a wider variety of lure weights. I throw mostly moderate tips except for bucktails where the faster tip powers the bait through the figure 8 better. Chaos, Elk River, musky Innovations Bull Dawg rods and Thorne Brothers custom rods all have that moderate action (even though some of them say fast action).
I would agree that the fast works better for bucktails in the 8. Before I bought the rod I was skeptical of the moderate action, but after using it for 2 years, I really do like it for casting a range of rubber baits and keeping hooks pinned is a noticeable difference.
That is a great review! Thanks!! If that rod can cast a balsa Super Shad Rap and a massive rubber swimbait, that is awesome. Brilliant review.
Thanks! It's definitely a great rod
You mentioned your leader snaps - Why did you recommend them? I been using the big VMC flouro leaders with the bigger clamp, but curious if there are better options.
I have the same rod, I don’t have the collapsing issue with my shock &awe, but I do have this issue with my st croix mojos. I usually have to give it a strong tap on the butt end while twisting the shaft to get it to collapse
I've been more than strong with trying to get it to collapse, tried ice on it as well. Gave up at this point
@@lastcastangling3598 That's too bad, sounds like you need to buy a nice big boat to haul your rods around now haha
@@kylevanderkooi7947 I think you're right! I'd love a ranger 618T
I've heard that holding ice around the rod area just above the butt area for 15 mins will get it collapsed. Once it is collapsed, clean the rod and remove any dirt. A word of warning, I know of several instances of guys jamming the rod down trying to collapse it and the reel housing cracks. Many of today's reel housings are plastic to eliminate weight. Because of this, the housings break. Have a great 23 season!
I will have to retry this. I tried to ice where the 2 pieces meet. I will try lower on the rod then. Thank you!
@@lastcastangling3598it try heat to make the joint softer, you could also try some penetrating oil.
With my 2 piece fly rod I have that problem, I was able to get it undone by putting the rod behind my knees while standing then grabbing on both sides of the joint tightly, I put my hands on the outside of my knees and spread my knees apart. Maybe you could try that but with your hands between your knees and close your knees together.
I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for watching🤙🏼
You’re right about the moderate actions keeping fish pinned better. That slower action also gives the rod more “range” meaning a wider variety of lure weights. I throw mostly moderate tips except for bucktails where the faster tip powers the bait through the figure 8 better. Chaos, Elk River, musky Innovations Bull Dawg rods and Thorne Brothers custom rods all have that moderate action (even though some of them say fast action).
I would agree that the fast works better for bucktails in the 8. Before I bought the rod I was skeptical of the moderate action, but after using it for 2 years, I really do like it for casting a range of rubber baits and keeping hooks pinned is a noticeable difference.