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 Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/03/12 06:45 PM
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corbin_09
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Hey guys... What is a good casting rod that I can use for a calcutta or ambassadeur? I want something I could use in the bays and also take in a kayak Beyond the Breakers and being able to handle a good sized red!
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07/03/12 08:17 PM
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Capt. Andrew
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I like all star rods and castaway. but I do keep some really cheap rods for spairs
http://FishingCharterspi.com/Snook,Redfish,Shark, Red snapper, tarpon 2024 Shallow Sport 24 ModV Suzuki 300. Hewes tailfisher Yamaha 70 South Texas Boat Outfitters (owner) Pure Fishing Prostaff
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/03/12 08:57 PM
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Jefe
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/03/12 10:26 PM
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I recommend the Shakespear ugly stick Intercoastal's. For out in the breakers, look for medium heavy.
The WORST day of Fishing is ALWAYS better that the BEST day at WORK.
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/03/12 11:56 PM
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It's never happened yet but I have a Calcutta 400 on an All Star MH and I swear when fighting a big fish it feels like it's going to break right in the handle. I have a Falcon MH that doesn't give me that feeling at all.
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/04/12 12:39 AM
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corbin_09
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That is what I am always worried about! What kind of falcon is it?
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/06/12 06:25 AM
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Migizi Fishing Rods
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What size reel are you using?
What is your budget?
What length and weight are you looking for?
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/06/12 12:22 PM
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What size reel are you using?
What is your budget?
What length and weight are you looking for? I actually have an Abu Garcia Record 50, C4 6600 and about to pick up a Calcutta 150. I am looking for a 7' or 7'6 rod that is at least medium heavy or a heavy action Budget.... Nothing crazy! Since I have to get 3 rods I can't go too high
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/08/12 03:12 AM
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Migizi Fishing Rods
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Are you looking for graphite or an e-glass composite rod? From what it sounds like you are wanting a graphite rod. I am running a special on one of my entry level rods. It is a little longer at 8' XH and would handle any big red you hook up with. They come with a lifetime warranty. Normally $265, I am running a discount of $30 off at $235. If you purchase three I would give you a better cost than that. 574-551-0214
Last edited by Migizi Fishing Rods; 07/08/12 03:13 AM.
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/10/12 08:21 PM
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Jefe
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What size reel are you using?
What is your budget?
What length and weight are you looking for? I actually have an Abu Garcia Record 50, C4 6600 and about to pick up a Calcutta 150. I am looking for a 7' or 7'6 rod that is at least medium heavy or a heavy action Budget.... Nothing crazy! Since I have to get 3 rods I can't go too high If you ever come through Houston give me a shout. I always have a few laying around I would sell dirt cheap. Just dont want to ship anything.
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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07/10/12 10:15 PM
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I was just in Houston this last weekend! lol. What kind of rods?? I would have no problem driving there again
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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09/07/12 02:41 AM
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I would recommend the Shakespear ugly stick Med light striper rod I have 12 or more and love them on my Calcutta 400 in the bay or local lakes. You can jig or troll them I even run them on my down riggers best all around rod and I think they are 35.00 at Bass Pro.
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Re: Best Rod for a Calcutta or Ambassadeur??
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09/12/12 01:18 PM
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Based on my kayaking experience which is not vast, I would not take out anything so dear or costly that I wasn't prepared to lose it. Lots of decent rods around $100 bucks. For a discount rod, its hard to beat the berkley lightning rods.
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