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Spawn Sack

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Re: A good/cheap CP rod?
« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2016, 05:11:51 PM »
Thanks guys. I think the 11"6 Amundson with 8-17 line rating would be adaquet.

My go-to gear rod is a Sage 2106 with 8-17 line rating. I have no problem with the exception of the biggest springs and chum. However I only fish this rod in slower moving water where I have room down river to play a hot fish.

If I know I'll be going to a spot with faster water I'll bring my 10"6 rod in 12-20 line rating, or once in a blue moon my 11"6 in 12-25 line rating. I don't really like fishing the big 11"6 meat stick as you need a bigger 400 series reel to balance the rod, and the whole set up is not that desirable for all day float fishing.

With the pin reel/rod I'll be targeting slow moving water mostly so I think this 8-17 rod we're talking about will be a good match.
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Re: A good/cheap CP rod?
« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2016, 05:44:29 PM »
If you fish slow waters then your CP reel needs to free spool as much as possible.
If you got brand new reel  remove factory grease and use light oil such as Hot Sauce instead .
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Re: A good/cheap CP rod?
« Reply #17 on: November 20, 2016, 05:45:40 PM »
Quote from: VirtualFisher on November 20, 2016, 04:33:56 PM
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Go to Fred's excellent service!
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Re: A good/cheap CP rod?
« Reply #18 on: November 21, 2016, 09:02:46 AM »
The actual guys working at Amundson are great also. I snapped the tip off my CP rod putting it into the back of my truck. Brought it down to the Amundson office in delta and they sold me a new top half for super cheap....
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Re: A good/cheap CP rod?
« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2016, 12:22:42 AM »
Im not fasmiliar with the newer Trophy XL rods but if you can find one of the older brown blank rods I would highly recommend.
Great rods for the money.
Good components and very nicely finished.
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Re: A good/cheap CP rod?
« Reply #20 on: December 29, 2016, 04:58:27 PM »
New to steelhead fishing. Got 20% off a Amundson cp combo at Army and Navy on Boxing Day.  Upon further inspection found rod is SEF130L  13' 6-10 lb line. Salesman loaded the reel with 15 lb Maxima Chameleon line.  Is there a any problems with a heavier line? Also is the rod capable of handling steelhead. Thanks in advance for advise.
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Re: A good/cheap CP rod?
« Reply #21 on: December 29, 2016, 08:03:38 PM »
The rods just fine. Use 10 lb leader and your good to go!
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Re: A good/cheap CP rod?
« Reply #22 on: December 29, 2016, 08:59:12 PM »
I would recommend the trophy cp rod for start, if anything goes wrong , break a tip you get it replaced no problem.
My boss had broke his tip while fishing in the ocean with his trophy rod, I took it to searun , it wasn't even bought there , Bryan gave me the top half of the rod for free no questions asked ...
Just saying...
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