03-03-2014, 10:19 AM
Hi everyone,
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Im Tom and i have been squidding for about 3 seasons now. I first started as to collect bait for Jew and King but now i really enjoy doing it. I really want to get another set up just for squidding, Im land based in Sydney and i dont have a car so most of the time i fish off piers and wharves, i use jigs that are ranging from 1.5-2.5 size, i have a couple bigger ones but i think it's a lil over killed for where im fishing from - i could be wrong.
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Now, as of rod, would you recommend getting a custom made rod here in Sydney or getting a Japanese Rod? Â Ive seen some of the videos on Breaden rods and i love those bending action of it.
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For the 1st option, how would you have your rod built? length, action, guides, butt etc.. so it will suit my scenarioÂ
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and the 2nd option is to buy from a specialist, to be  honest, i did look up and man...there are lots of brands and lots of models within a brand. Ive heard about Breaden, Graphiteleader, Nissin, Megabass and soooo many more and i have no idea which rod is suited and has that bending action like the Breaden - i believe the aggressive jig and "bending action" wont tear off squid's tentacles  (i dont know which model it was because everything was in Japanese), and where to buy them from.
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i think choosing the model that suits me is a little harder than knowing where to buy them from no???
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Anyways, i was prepared to get the high quality rod and it works out having a custom made rod is just about the same price. ill pair it with size 2000-3000 either Certate or Aegis.
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Could you please help me out with this, im not an expert in this field and i belive there are many of them here in this forum. I would also like to meet up and have a session or two with the more experience so i can learn from you.
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thank you very much and best regards,
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Tommy.
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Im Tom and i have been squidding for about 3 seasons now. I first started as to collect bait for Jew and King but now i really enjoy doing it. I really want to get another set up just for squidding, Im land based in Sydney and i dont have a car so most of the time i fish off piers and wharves, i use jigs that are ranging from 1.5-2.5 size, i have a couple bigger ones but i think it's a lil over killed for where im fishing from - i could be wrong.
Â
Now, as of rod, would you recommend getting a custom made rod here in Sydney or getting a Japanese Rod? Â Ive seen some of the videos on Breaden rods and i love those bending action of it.
Â
For the 1st option, how would you have your rod built? length, action, guides, butt etc.. so it will suit my scenarioÂ
Â
and the 2nd option is to buy from a specialist, to be  honest, i did look up and man...there are lots of brands and lots of models within a brand. Ive heard about Breaden, Graphiteleader, Nissin, Megabass and soooo many more and i have no idea which rod is suited and has that bending action like the Breaden - i believe the aggressive jig and "bending action" wont tear off squid's tentacles  (i dont know which model it was because everything was in Japanese), and where to buy them from.
Â
i think choosing the model that suits me is a little harder than knowing where to buy them from no???
Â
Anyways, i was prepared to get the high quality rod and it works out having a custom made rod is just about the same price. ill pair it with size 2000-3000 either Certate or Aegis.
Â
Could you please help me out with this, im not an expert in this field and i belive there are many of them here in this forum. I would also like to meet up and have a session or two with the more experience so i can learn from you.
Â
thank you very much and best regards,
Â
Tommy.
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