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Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13173034 06/01/19 04:56 PM
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I went with 9’ and 4000. I drive a civic most of the time so I wanted the 4 piece and a little shorter. I’m sure you can get more line onto the 5000 but I didn’t want to get too big. Cheaper means it’s bigger and a little heavier than the lighter weight higher end models but I like it so far.

Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13173062 06/01/19 05:43 PM
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In addition to getting a long rod, I would also recommend to check on YouTube, there are video's that demonstrate skills for longest casts. I think they are helpful.

Re: Denison Dam [Re: Siberiacmac] #13174095 06/02/19 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Siberiacmac
As someone who needed to upgrade to fish at the dam I went this route.
Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719D1RSH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
KastKing Summer and Centron... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017TQTZ5I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And 30 lb braid with mono backing and leader.

All for about 100$ I can cast from wall to wall with a 2oz weight. So far so good.


that is some awesome info
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wall to wall?

Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13174288 06/03/19 01:40 AM
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Well, maybe not with girly-arms bolt


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Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13174366 06/03/19 03:24 AM
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I have a "ugly stick" that has a similar spec - 9' and Medium Heavy. I tried a 1.5 oz popper and could not make it to the wall. That makes me girly arms, I guess frown

Re: Denison Dam [Re: butch sanders] #13174371 06/03/19 03:36 AM
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Not literally hitting the wall I, ha. [Linked Image]
Some casts were better than other for sure, ha. But as long as it wasn’t operator error I could get to the sweet spot about halfway between the far wall and the current where I’ve had most of my luck. Has to be 2oz though, 1.5 wont make it. Put a cork on there and your as close as you want to be. Actually hitting the wall cant be good with that much weight. This rod is supposed to handle up to 5oz so I trust it so far.

Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13174471 06/03/19 01:00 PM
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Seriously though, good info.thumb
Balancing a rig for distance takes time and effort. Often it’s solo trial-and-error to find a combination that works with what you’re fishing for.


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Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13174613 06/03/19 03:40 PM
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Re: Denison Dam [Re: Coffeebreak] #13175058 06/03/19 10:10 PM
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i just got back from the dam. fished from 9am-3pm. fish are all over. everyone had their limits. topwater plugs are producing. cork and jig also. my largest fish today was 27inches. i threw back a bunch of 20inches


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Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13175230 06/04/19 01:09 AM
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Do these fish come up from down river when water is released? Or do they survive being pulled down from the lake? I have always been curious.


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Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13175321 06/04/19 02:47 AM
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fished from 9am-3pm ...

Wow! I recall someone used to tell me that fishing is fun only when you can do it once in a while. I suppose that does not apply to you.

Re: Denison Dam [Re: Dfitz] #13175610 06/04/19 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dfitz
Do these fish come up from down river when water is released? Or do they survive being pulled down from the lake? I have always been curious.


I to am curious to this.

Also, where can one find those weighted corks to get that distance in casting? To get to the big guys you really need to be in the far wall to current spot... saw 1 guy using heavy weights and minnow sitting bottom whom caught a couple 24+ , but other than him it surf rod, weight bobber and jig... the Vietnamese fellas have it figured out and it shows by their success.

Anywho, I can't find the bobbers they are using there, can anyone link us to it.

Re: Denison Dam [Re: xFLYNNx] #13175865 06/04/19 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by xFLYNNx
Originally Posted by Dfitz
Do these fish come up from down river when water is released? Or do they survive being pulled down from the lake? I have always been curious.


I to am curious to this.

Also, where can one find those weighted corks to get that distance in casting? To get to the big guys you really need to be in the far wall to current spot... saw 1 guy using heavy weights and minnow sitting bottom whom caught a couple 24+ , but other than him it surf rod, weight bobber and jig... the Vietnamese fellas have it figured out and it shows by their success.

Anywho, I can't find the bobbers they are using there, can anyone link us to it.


Lone Star Ski & Tackle has multiple sizes of weighted bobbers. They are the gas station located at the intersection of 91 & 75.

Re: Denison Dam [Re: TheGoat] #13176198 06/04/19 10:09 PM
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I make them in 1, 2, and 3, ounce sizes. Click on my signature and look for weighted floats in the index drop down or just follow this link http://stores.mtpocketstackle.com/weighted-float-1oz-3oz/


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Re: Denison Dam [Re: M.T.Pockets] #13176428 06/05/19 01:35 AM
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Exactly what I was looking for I will be ordering tomorrow thanks for posting!!

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