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RiskTaker · 06-08-2007, 12:42 PM

Thanks Johnny,

For that very helpful reply. I just wonder why those rod rings are not already all over the market? It just makes to much sense to me.

I will probably do just as you suggest and get a crowder rod with the rod ring feature, one piece style, Probably on a slightly more durable blank, than my existing Crowder rods 15-30 lb. class.

The spinner that I had (past tense- as it is now resting on the bottom of the El Rio Grande due to angler error, at least I am not presently on the bottom

), was a Shimano Spheros. What was interesting about that reel was that you could run the drag up over 20 lbs. on a full spool (24# is the rating but you have to really bear down on the twist cap to achieve that.) Consequently, I had 60# JBHC spooled on that reel for a potential big fish encounter. That reel is also not so expensive ($140) that you would cringe at the possibility of latching it onto another outfit (say your 80/130), should you not want to get totally spooled and popped off.

Crowder (Matt, etc.) did my last swordfish rod, small #2 Stor-a-butt along with a swivel tip on a 60-130 Blank. It took 2 months to get it, but that is my favorite swordfish/anyfish setup right now. I cannot say how much I really like the swivel tip. Not that you need all of your conventional rods configured that way, but I would say that two is a good number. That is also my preferred rod for the outriggers because the tip points perfectly that way and is still pointing toward the fish when the line pops out. The same goes for placing it in an awkward rod-holder positon for drift fishing. Line feed is in the right direction. I have witnessed the loss of one swordfish due to power-pro jumping the roller and flossing itself between the housing, due to improper rod handling.

Now you've done it.

You've got me hankering for a new rod: SIC guides, aftco, reel mount and a rod ring. (Sssh, I won't tell the wifey that you are corrupting me.

) And it looks like I could possibly even retro-fit another with the two-piece rod ring style that is shown at the site you provided.

Good posting.

It sure beats the posts out of those windy weather soap-opera scandal posts.

BTW - Nice GOM fish pics. I remember reading Litigator's post(s) last year when he did his Venice trip.

06-08-2007, 12:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Best Catch: Had one once, then she took the boat away Posts: 2,008	That is too cool: what tackle item will be invented next? Thanks Johnny, For that very helpful reply. I just wonder why those rod rings are not already all over the market? It just makes to much sense to me. I will probably do just as you suggest and get a crowder rod with the rod ring feature, one piece style, Probably on a slightly more durable blank, than my existing Crowder rods 15-30 lb. class. The spinner that I had (past tense- as it is now resting on the bottom of the El Rio Grande due to angler error, at least I am not presently on the bottom ), was a Shimano Spheros. What was interesting about that reel was that you could run the drag up over 20 lbs. on a full spool (24# is the rating but you have to really bear down on the twist cap to achieve that.) Consequently, I had 60# JBHC spooled on that reel for a potential big fish encounter. That reel is also not so expensive ($140) that you would cringe at the possibility of latching it onto another outfit (say your 80/130), should you not want to get totally spooled and popped off. Crowder (Matt, etc.) did my last swordfish rod, small #2 Stor-a-butt along with a swivel tip on a 60-130 Blank. It took 2 months to get it, but that is my favorite swordfish/anyfish setup right now. I cannot say how much I really like the swivel tip. Not that you need all of your conventional rods configured that way, but I would say that two is a good number. That is also my preferred rod for the outriggers because the tip points perfectly that way and is still pointing toward the fish when the line pops out. The same goes for placing it in an awkward rod-holder positon for drift fishing. Line feed is in the right direction. I have witnessed the loss of one swordfish due to power-pro jumping the roller and flossing itself between the housing, due to improper rod handling. Now you've done it. You've got me hankering for a new rod: SIC guides, aftco, reel mount and a rod ring. (Sssh, I won't tell the wifey that you are corrupting me. ) And it looks like I could possibly even retro-fit another with the two-piece rod ring style that is shown at the site you provided. Good posting. It sure beats the posts out of those windy weather soap-opera scandal posts. BTW - Nice GOM fish pics. I remember reading Litigator's post(s) last year when he did his Venice trip. Last edited by RiskTaker; 06-08-2007 at 04:01 PM.. Reason: mis-statement on max. drag ranges (Spheros 14000)