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 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
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05/08/21 03:57 PM
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racing75
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My kids got me a Abu Garcia Vengence 7’6” heavy action rod for my birthday. Never had a heavy action rod before. Always used medium heavy. What is it good for and what gear ratio reel would be the best for it? Thanks.
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Re: 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
[Re: racing75]
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05/08/21 11:22 PM
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CharlieMac
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It’ll be good for flipping around wood with heavier weights. With the moderate fast action you can use it for Alabama rigs as well as lighter punching(1oz). I’d pair it with a 7:1:1 or 8:1:1 with a good drag since you’ll likely be fishing it around thicker cover.
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Re: 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
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05/14/21 12:08 PM
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Rickmb
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It’ll be good for flipping around wood with heavier weights. With the moderate fast action you can use it for Alabama rigs as well as lighter punching(1oz). I’d pair it with a 7:1:1 or 8:1:1 with a good drag since you’ll likely be fishing it around thicker cover. This..... Other uses: 3/4 oz jig, Carolina Rig I typically use Med Heavy but for big fish in tight cover or grass I switch to a Heavy. Hauling up a 5 lber with 20 lbs of salad requires some horsepower!
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Re: 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
[Re: racing75]
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06/19/21 11:47 AM
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floydster
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Re: 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
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07/02/21 11:28 AM
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DAN-O
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Re: 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
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07/02/21 07:19 PM
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4Weight
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Heavy cover jig rod, frogs and C-Rig
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Re: 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
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07/06/21 11:08 PM
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wh2004
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Flippin with an 8.1 gear ratio.
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Re: 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
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07/10/21 02:34 PM
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Tyler Kalishek
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Flippin rod, frogs, maybe big swimbait
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Re: 7’6” Heavy Action Rod
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08/07/21 01:47 PM
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new2BC4bass
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I use mine as a dedicated frog rod. I am not into jig fishing all that much. Heavy is the power, not the action. Even experienced fishermen have a tendency to say the same thing. Pretty sure I've heard professionals on youtube make the same mistake. So not trying to bash you. Just point out a common mistake made by many.
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