Rod for Scratching

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farmer

New member
Good Day

I Would like to get myself a new rod for scratching(3-5once,4-6once)

Has anybody tried the Century TT,CCC or Kompressor.

Would you rather go for the Pentegon HMG Lite, Poseidon HMG Lite or ultra lite.

Please help, I farm in the karoo and not many tackle stores in the area that stock surf eqipment.

 

Regards

Edwin
 
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Tez

Senior Member
Hi farmer

i've got the pentagon hmg light and its an awesome rod, casts beautifully and its finished off really well, personally i think its one of the better choices. I had a look at the poseidon hmg lite and its also a great looking rod, the poseidon feels a little lighter in weight. Not to sure about the other rods but i'm sure they'll great rods.  
 
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farmer

New member
Thanks Tez

I spoke to Brendon at Gremlin's and the Pentagon sounds great.Brendon told me they use a T 53 blank on the rod.I already have a BM T53 lite rod,it is a great rod, do you think there is any diff between the 2 rods.

What blank does poseidon use on there HMG rods.

 

Regards

Edwin
 
G

Gerhard

Sealiner
Have a look at the Shimano Exage 110H...

It cast a 4 to 5 oz plug and spoon a mile and has great back bone...
 
M

Maestro

Senior Member
Howdy farmer, i own a poseidon hmg lite and its the best i'v had so far 4 r&s light tackf...and i'v been thru a few rods...its lighter than the pentagon but thats a plus factor 4 me,just depends on the application...kingfisher will explain to you that the blank used is of superior quality,(bt then again,they market the rod!) perhaps you should go and pick up both the rods and see which feels better to u, nt 2 sure on the price diff though,therz prob nt much diff in the performance of both..but if u ask me, poseidn all the way
 
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Mike Pike

Sealiner
Have a look at the Daiwa sl 30 h or saltist 30 h ,excellent reels for scratching and will manage large edibles as well. 
 
F

farmer

New member
Thanks for all the replies.

I got hold of a Century TT LD blank in the UK.

It is 3-5 ounce two piece.

I will be sending it down to Gremlins to build it.

P.S please find out what it cost to get a rod to South Africa before getting it, I will have to splash out another 147 pounds to get it here.

Kind regards

Farmer
 
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DropShot76

New member
farmer wrote:
Thanks Tez

I spoke to Brendon at Gremlin's and the Pentagon sounds great.Brendon told me they use a T 53 blank on the rod.I already have a BM T53 lite rod,it is a great rod, do you think there is any diff between the 2 rods.

What blank does poseidon use on there HMG rods.

 

Regards

Edwin
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Hi Farmer,

Check out www.fishingtackle.co.za they have a good selection and if you know what you want to get buy it online. They deliver...
 
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Psy

Sealiner
Farmer brown...

basilmanning.co.za - also a good selection.

CB - 'scratcing' is when you are looking for fish inbetween the klippe, thats wot i understand ?!

:)
 
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CrAZy-BuG

Senior Member
Oh ok. I normally have a take two rods with me when I go angling. The first one goes into the water to see if I can at least get an inquiry and if I do, then the second one goes out.

Would this also be considered scratching or is this just normal practice?
 
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Psy

Sealiner
CB.....LOL hahahaha now you got me going, hahaha scratch scratch, i do the same-  i sommer throw both in @ the same time (so that i dont waste any time) sometimes i take 3 with me, then im really scratching!!! LOL

::S
 
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Psy

Sealiner
CrAZy-BuG wrote:
Sorry for my ignorance, but what exactly is scratching?
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scracthing looking for smaller edible fish and not what you do to your head when you are fustrated that the fish arent biting

working water - is water that characteristic of white foamy water norally churning up sand and loosing food for fish and not characteristic of 8-5 working day and similar principle applies on working bank  - water churning up food for fish to eat  white water or dirty water for kob - dont have waves dumping on it ....

get hold of Nicky Lowerens Books - secrets of angling etc


Last edited on Tue Aug 26th, 2008 04:16 pm by Raggieman

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neilg

Sealiner
Gerald Nel wrote:
Shimano Exage 110 H, nice 2 pc and great strength.
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that's not a rod its a MACHINE

still want to get myself the 8ft for the boat, BUT HAVE SOOOOO MANY RODS ALREADY.

I don't think I'll ever be able to use all of them !!:wfish

Got myself the Berkley Air 9ft XH, still have to give it a test with a spoon, a plug, a bucktail and a BIG AND HEAVY soft plastic.

CAN'T WAIT
 
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farmer

New member
Thanks for all the help choosing a rod.

My Century TT LD blank was deliverd today , it is a but stiffer than I thought it would be, rated 3-5ounc but I am sure I will be able to go up to a 6 ounce.

I need some more help please.

Who is the best rod builder in the country.

Kind Regards

Farmer
 
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BigBass

Sealiner
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[/align][align=justify]Jan Croeser
[/align] [align=justify]PO Box 798, EMPANGENI 3880, South Africa[/align] [align=justify] Tel.: +27(0)35-753-4580 (W); +27(0)35-792-4434 (H)[/align] [align=justify] Fax.: +27(0)35-753-5590[/align] [align=justify] Cellular: 082-496-6382[/align] [align=justify] [/align] [align=justify]Jan Croeser has been in the business for many years and I recommend his work very highly. So, if you don't have the time, inclination or confidence to build your own dream rod, why don't you contact Jan? You'll be glad you did![/align] [align=justify] [/align]
 
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