Help.need to select the right rod.

[fritz8jacobs]

Thanx for all your help guys when is the social and ill try my best to get there

[REEFMAN]

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=21347.0

[Visenvryheid]

A bit late as you got your rod at a deal, nice stick! The right rod for what you/someone in that situation in a reasonable price/value is the 9'6" xxxh or 9' xxh exceller if they still make rods on those blanks or a custom made on the 10'6" oval DC blank. Much longer will be too long for working paddletails, shorter than 9' will be a schlep and you don't want a floppy rod either, look for light tip and nice solid stiff backbone. Throw small plugs off the rock points there in TK you will have a blast as the winter fish are up there now and not north yet..

[fritz8jacobs]

What exacly makes the dc oval so good guys and can they make the custom rod anyway i like or how does that work

[fishatic]

The oval butt section with relatively thick blank walls makes the butt section very stiff.
The tip section is softer and so offers good feel both for fishing and feeling the Rod compress when casting.
With a stiff butt, it locks up solid and any further energy applied to the Rod loads it with more energy resulting in bigger and easier distances.
Technique is important.
It can be built virtually any way you like.
What I like is that I can throw plugs from 1-3oz (I don't like heavier plugs/spoons for spinning) whilst still being quite capable of throwing a sinker and bait (not the size of your fist mind you - be sensible...)
Far enough to be very useful as a "take one Rod, a handful of lures and some chokka for a session.

[fritz8jacobs]

Thats an awesom description man thank you i will def look into making use of it thanx what will the best length be for n sustain 5000 reel

[fishatic]

I like it at 11', but I could build anything from 9'6" to 12'6"...
11' suits my casting style and the lures I like to fish - plugs & hard body minnows and soft plastics on 1.5-2oz jigheads.

[fritz8jacobs]

Thanx Fishatic so you would say the dc oval is the best rod type you can get and can you please send me details to get in contact with you please thanx for your input

[fishatic]

I'll put it like this: you would have to spend a lot more money on a blank to beat it, say CTS kind of money...
I emailed you my details, they are also free to view on my profile. What's the point of offering Rod building services and being shy to share information with the group.
Happy to chat about your, or anyone else's requirements.

Brandon

[fritz8jacobs]

Thanx alot fishatic i got the details ill contact you as soon as the bank open in a monthe or 2 but ill definitely use u thanx