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 topwater rod
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02/15/14 05:38 PM
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captain-kilroy
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What rod do you prefer for strictly topwater baits?
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Re: topwater rod
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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02/15/14 05:45 PM
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Chuck N. Wind
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6'6" Medium with 15# mono for most (Pop-Rs, Spooks, etc.).
7'3" Heavy with 65# braid for Frogs and Buzzbaits.
God does not charge time spent fishing against a man's allotted life span. - Indian Proverb
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Re: topwater rod
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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02/15/14 06:15 PM
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ryan powell
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Pro Angler
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6ft.6in 12lb test medium action.
Castaway Rods and Shimano Reels
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Re: topwater rod
[Re: captain-kilroy]
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02/15/14 06:38 PM
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aggie-01
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I use a Falcon Lowrider 3-166. They dont make it anymore but it works great for Zell Pops and Jimmy's. I also use it for jerkbaits as well. I am 5'11 and with 7ft rod using a downward motion to walk the dog I hit the water. Something to consider. Lots of good ones out there.
Mitch
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Re: topwater rod
[Re: Chuck N. Wind]
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02/15/14 10:57 PM
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Matt Jackson
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Extreme Angler
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6'6" Medium with 15# mono for most (Pop-Rs, Spooks, etc.).
7'3" Heavy with 65# braid for Frogs and Buzzbaits.
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