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Terry Mac reacted to a post in a topic: Sand Spikes
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hunter123 reacted to a post in a topic: Sand Spikes
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I get what you are saying. I angle my spikes a little bit, so they are not vertical in the sand. I'm putting CTS 1305/1306 and Ballistic 40's in them, never once has a rod come out or has a spike fallen down. I've had some large sand tigers and bulls take off on me while in the sand spike and they stayed put.
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hhager23 reacted to a post in a topic: Sand Spikes
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Why would you have concerns if your drag is set correctly? I also don’t spike my rod when I’m drum fishing. Best sand spike I’ve ever owned. They don’t scratch your rod blank and very well built. Used them for 3 seasons now. Joe Moore at One More Cast in Avon, NC sells them. I got the shorter version.
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Over the waves sand spikes are the best I've ever owned.
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animalbarrie reacted to a post in a topic: Saltist/Catalina conventional to Saltiga conversion
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This is how I build my rigs. This is a shark rig but it’s the same concept for a drum rig, just not as heavy mono and a shorter section of mono to the hook. Attach that to your shock leader and cast away.
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I just buy a 1/4 spool of 50lb big game. Lasts a long time, no need to buy "mono leader line".
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Pro Spec Chrome is just my favorite mono. I've landed large drum and sharks on 16lb mono. I use 16lb on Fathom 12/15 and Saltist 20h. I use 20lb on my Saltist 30h. You can certainly other line most people run Prospec, Tritanium, or Sakuma. For weight I throw 6-8oz depending on conditions and I use pyramids.
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That is a winner. I also use that rod. You don't know it yet, but you are going to own a 1306 as well.
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All of this is correct.
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What size fathom? - You can use a 12 or 15, I would go with the 15. I would also consider a Saltist 20h or 30h. Which rod to pair it with? - so many rods, depends on if you want to go factory built or custom. Factory built - Penn Battalion 12' or 12' Ocean Master. Get a rod that can throw 8oz and bait. I run CTS 1305/1306 and Maroon Ballistic 40-405. Which length? - 12' - 13' Which line? 16lb pro spec chrome blaze orange if you are going to run a Fathom 12/15. Don't run anything larger than 20lb mono for mainline. Shock leader? 50lb shock - I like berkley big game I fish Hatteras as much I can and can help you out with questions and getting set up. You need to learn how to make a drum rig.
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hunter123 reacted to a post in a topic: What’s everyone’s favorite reel to pair on….
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ExcessiveAngler reacted to a post in a topic: What’s everyone’s favorite reel to pair on….
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What’s everyone’s favorite reel to pair on….
animalbarrie replied to Bucktail1996's topic in Main Forum
BG20h, fathom 12/15, saltiga surf 30, magged TRQ12/15, Daiwa 7ht mg st, or silver saltist 30. Always a hard time deciding which one to use. -
Ahhh that you were local. My apologies. Good luck with sale.
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Interested in the STR Kuro - are you in Leesburg? I live in Poolesville right on the Potomac.
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animalbarrie reacted to a post in a topic: A Herd of Abu’s and an Akios
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Check out Assateague, just south of OC and you can drive on the beach. I've only ever caught sharks in OC from the beach.
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Paid $1,050 for my CTS 1305/1306 built by Nicks Custom Rods. I am seeing Surf Machine max for $854.93 for the 13' 60/40 split rated 5-12 blank only. Once that rod is built that is around the cost of my 2 CTS. Where is this blank available for cheaper?
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I would go with the 3500, I have a 4500 on my 9'6" and wouldn't mind having the 3500 on it.