Bottom Rod?
- englishadam
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Bottom Rod?
I just purchased myself a Daiwa Saltiga SA40, I'm looking for a rod to pair with this reel, will mainly be used in the Tortugas for Mutton and the Grouper.
Anyone recommend anything?
Thanks,
Anyone recommend anything?
Thanks,
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Re: Bottom Rod?
Star dlx49 would be a great rod for that that imo, but with a reel of that price you should def go custom.

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Re: Bottom Rod?
I will check that rod out, I was just looking at the Star Paraflex Conventional Boat Rods PGB70XH.
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Re: Bottom Rod?
Adam,Miamipescador wrote:Star dlx49 would be a great rod for that that imo, but with a reel of that price you should def go custom.
Maybe you could get STRIZ to build you a Sweeeeeet custom mutton rods???








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Re: Bottom Rod?
Its a 9 foot 50-80 blank.englishadam wrote:I will check that rod out, I was just looking at the Star Paraflex Conventional Boat Rods PGB70XH.
they are hdarder to find now because they are discontinued and you would need to buy used for the most part.
I would buy one used and get it rewrapped, or even better go full custom, striz makes some nice rods.

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Re: Bottom Rod?
Custom...Calstar Grafighter, Phenix, Seeker...all are great blanks for Tortugas bottom fishing.

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Re: Bottom Rod?
Once you get the reel come to my place and you can try it out on a few of my Tugas rods to see what you prefer.
Dreaming the dream that one day I can be as good as some of the boatless pros and catch some 12 inch mangrove snapper.
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Re: Bottom Rod?
Thanks, I'll wait for the reel.fishnfool73 wrote:Once you get the reel foment my place and you can try it out on a few of my Tugas rods to see what you prefer.
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Re: Bottom Rod?
I use a Calstar 850H Ron built for me and an 800L from T&R Tackle. Both have the guts to pull anything out and have a tip so sensitive that premature hooking is avoidable
I can also let you test them.

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Re: Bottom Rod?
Anything over 8ft is a pain in the ass for me they dont fit inside the mustang 

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Re: Bottom Rod?
How much and when do these Tortugas trips go out. I would like to test my Striz grafighter and the accurate.
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Re: Bottom Rod?
The Yuri trips will run you around $1,400 tip and food included. Usually around $600 for boat around $100 for tip, $100 for bait, the rest in food and that special gear you want to have.
The Yankee Capts goes out on two and three day trips and are $360 to $500 plus tip and same items as above.

The Yankee Capts goes out on two and three day trips and are $360 to $500 plus tip and same items as above.
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Re: Bottom Rod?
Is there a link to the Yuri trips so I can see when they are scheduled?cudaman wrote:The Yuri trips will run you around $1,400 tip and food included. Usually around $600 for boat around $100 for tip, $100 for bait, the rest in food and that special gear you want to have.![]()
The Yankee Capts goes out on two and three day trips and are $360 to $500 plus tip and same items as above.
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Re: Bottom Rod?
Good luck he is booked for many months to come and you will need a group of 6 people. Here is the link:
http://www.tortugasfishing.com/home.html
The Yankee Capts is more of a big party boat and more than likely has many spots open:
http://www.yankeecapts.com/
To go fishing on these trips you will need a lot of info. Look for fishingfool73's guide. It will get you plenty information. maybe he can post the link on here.
http://www.tortugasfishing.com/home.html
The Yankee Capts is more of a big party boat and more than likely has many spots open:
http://www.yankeecapts.com/
To go fishing on these trips you will need a lot of info. Look for fishingfool73's guide. It will get you plenty information. maybe he can post the link on here.
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Re: Bottom Rod?
Thanks for the info guys, I will look into the Yankee Capts then, or keep and eye out for a cancel.
I will read up on FF73's info. I figure since I am only down here for 6 more months I might as well try all I can.
I will read up on FF73's info. I figure since I am only down here for 6 more months I might as well try all I can.

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Re: Bottom Rod?
You should, a trip fishing to the Dry Tortugas is always great! Just know this:
The last trip where you can catch grouper for the next few month's is this one (cost is $500): http://www.thundertix.com/buy/showsecti ... 7&eid=8157
The last trip where you can catch grouper for the next few month's is this one (cost is $500): http://www.thundertix.com/buy/showsecti ... 7&eid=8157