looking for some suggestions on a spinning set up

[Id_rather_be_fishing]

right now i am useing a lamiglass gsb1201l paired with a zeebaas zx22 which i admit isnt the best combination for maximizing my distance with lures. although i am consistantly around the 100 yard mark when throwing an ava 27 diamond jig. i would like to increase my distance and still have a set up that can battle large fish. any suggestions for good rod and reel spinning combination that i can use to send a 3 oz diamond jig or similar metals way out there?

[Id_rather_be_fishing]

nobody has any suggestions?

[Night_Stiper]

If you are using 2-4 oz metal, a fast graphite blank in the 11' range would give you very good distance. Paired with a reel such as the Saltiga Surf, you could hit 150yds+ in favorable conditions and depending on the shape of the tin.
I use an AFAW Estuary with a ZX27 and hit 150yds with 3oz.
The estuary has a soft tip so you can really feel the action of the lure.
Not a good rod past 4oz.
There are factory rods out there, Shimano, Daiwa, etc. which will cast long also. 11' is my recommendation for max beach distance while being easy on the hands and back.
For about the cost of a Saltiga, you may want to see how much a larger spool and rotor is for the ZX22. The Saltiga will out cast the ZB but it will not out last it.

[Id_rather_be_fishing]

Originally Posted by Night_Stiper

If you are using 2-4 oz metal, a fast graphite blank in the 11' range would give you very good distance. Paired with a reel such as the Saltiga Surf, you could hit 150yds+ in favorable conditions and depending on the shape of the tin.
I use an AFAW Estuary with a ZX27 and hit 150yds with 3oz.
The estuary has a soft tip so you can really feel the action of the lure.
Not a good rod past 4oz.
There are factory rods out there, Shimano, Daiwa, etc. which will cast long also. 11' is my recommendation for max beach distance while being easy on the hands and back.
For about the cost of a Saltiga, you may want to see how much a larger spool and rotor is for the ZX22. The Saltiga will out cast the ZB but it will not out last it.

i have a friend that lives in staten island that fishes cape cod the same time i do and he has a 12' AFAW which he used that concept guide set up paired with a shimano sustain 6000 and i was really impressed with how little effort i put into the cast and how much further it went than my setup. but i really dont want to go to 12' if possible since it seems to be hard to find 1 piece 12' blanks. and yes i know that 2 piece set ups are better than they ysed to be but im still not comfortable using a rod that i know is a 2 piece set up. in my oppinion having a 2 piece rod just gives you one more pottential failure point.

[Sgt_Slough]

im still not comfortable using a rod that i know is a 2 piece set up. in my oppinion having a 2 piece rod just gives you one more pottential failure point.

You have effectively eliminated everything except what you have.

No 11'+ real high performance casting blanks are made here in the States, as such they are all two piece for shipping.

I was going to recommend CTS; the distributor will be staying in Seaside Park this weekend and into next week demoing these rods.

The 11'-6" 1-3oz is incredible, thin, light (finished weight 11.7oz with titanium Lowriders) and a rocket launcher.

That stick has been well received by a lot of guys in your area (and your club) as the rating is "with bait" so it throws 4oz pencils to the horizon. 3oz metals on it are just insane.

Email me at surf.fish.ibsp(at)gmail.com if you are interested in casting CTS.

[Id_rather_be_fishing]

Originally Posted by Sgt_Slough

You have effectively eliminated everything except what you have.

No 11'+ real high performance casting blanks are made here in the States, as such they are all two piece for shipping.

I was going to recommend CTS; the distributor will be staying in Seaside Park this weekend and into next week demoing these rods.

The 11'-6" 1-3oz is incredible, thin, light (finished weight 11.7oz with titanium Lowriders) and a rocket launcher.

That stick has been well received by a lot of guys in your area (and your club) as the rating is "with bait" so it throws 4oz pencils to the horizon. 3oz metals on it are just insane.

Email me at surf.fish.ibsp(at)gmail.com if you are interested in casting CTS.

im not to familiar with the cts blanks. maybe i should be willing to give some 2 piece set ups the benefit of the doubt its just kinda hard to let go of the fact that the joint can fail.

[Finnbar]

Do yourself a favor and check out the CTS 11'6", I have one built by Heaver and I am impressed. Sarge was spot on in his description. My only problem with the rod is I have only used it one time I've used it on 2-3 oz metals and lures and they will fly! Haven't tried it on the lower range yet, my gut tells me it will not perform as well as my old estuary, but you never know.

[Id_rather_be_fishing]

Originally Posted by Finnbar

Do yourself a favor and check out the CTS 11'6", I have one built by Heaver and I am impressed. Sarge was spot on in his description. My only problem with the rod is I have only used it one time I've used it on 2-3 oz metals and lures and they will fly! Haven't tried it on the lower range yet, my gut tells me it will not perform as well as my old estuary, but you never know.

well the lower range of the rod isnt as important for me being that the rod will more than likely be used strictly for launching tins as far as i can.so if you feel that a 2-3 oz. metal will fly a impressive distance than it might be worth looking into so ty for your insight.

[Night_Stiper]

Originally Posted by Id_rather_be_fishing

in my oppinion having a 2 piece rod just gives you one more pottential failure point.

How about the Arra XRA 1322-1. It is an 11' one piece. rated 1-5oz.
I have a blank in my garage but have not built it. I love my Estuary too much to cheat on it.

[Id_rather_be_fishing]

Originally Posted by Night_Stiper

How about the Arra XRA 1322-1. It is an 11' one piece. rated 1-5oz.
I have a blank in my garage but have not built it. I love my Estuary too much to cheat on it.

ive tried looking online and i cant seem to locate anywhere that sells afaw rods. i have heard alot of good things about them and have had the opportunity to fish one although didnt catch anything while using it but it did have a good feel to it. im unsure of the model it was but i do know it was a 12 ft model

[raider73]

Originally Posted by Id_rather_be_fishing

ive tried looking online and i cant seem to locate anywhere that sells afaw rods. i have heard alot of good things about them and have had the opportunity to fish one although didnt catch anything while using it but it did have a good feel to it. im unsure of the model it was but i do know it was a 12 ft model

The guy I remembered selling the AFAW is Tommy Farmer at Carolina Cast Pro. Google Carolina Cast Pro and you should fine his website. I don't know if he still has the rods though cause I remember reading many people have problems getting AFAW rods.

[Finnbar]

Originally Posted by Id_rather_be_fishing

ive tried looking online and i cant seem to locate anywhere that sells afaw rods. i have heard alot of good things about them and have had the opportunity to fish one although didnt catch anything while using it but it did have a good feel to it. im unsure of the model it was but i do know it was a 12 ft model

DreamWeaver on here and Steve Austin in Fla.
Sounds like you were tossing the Universal.

[Id_rather_be_fishing]

Originally Posted by raider73

The guy I remembered selling the AFAW is Tommy Farmer at Carolina Cast Pro. Google Carolina Cast Pro and you should fine his website. I don't know if he still has the rods though cause I remember reading many people have problems getting AFAW rods.

according to his site he does still have them

[Id_rather_be_fishing]

Originally Posted by Finnbar

DreamWeaver on here and Steve Austin in Fla.
Sounds like you were tossing the Universal.

ty for the info

[Saltheart]

As long as you can handle it athletically , longer is better for distance. First thing that came to my mind were the 11 foot ara (XRA) blanks. Probably a XRA 1322. You could also look at a Century Tip Tornada ultra light and there's another Century that is less expensive and long but the model escapes me now. Big Dave has posted about it a lot so maybe a search of posts on this forum using Century as a keyword might bring it up.

I would look at and even maybe try an 11 foot ara if you can find someone who has one and is willing to let you try it a few casts. The 1322 is a very popular blank so there may be someone near you with one.

Almost forgot to say that 100 yards you already get is not bad anyway.