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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: socal
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20 pound rod? 700L or 700ML
I have a friend selling some rods. I wanted a 20 pound rod for the kayak. I do like them in 7 footers. Given a choice for flylining, which rod would you chose?
The Calstar 700 L 15-20 or the 700 ML in 20-40? Thanks for you advice. /bing |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 1-2 miles off the point
Posts: 6,943
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Depends if you want pulling power or forgiveness. I like lighter for braid/flouro set ups as hooks pull if there is nothing in the set up to absorb the shock. If Halibut,bass and WSB are the species sought most, go with the lighter rod, YT get the beefy one.
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Mission Viejo
Posts: 94
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I'd go with the 700L for flylining w/20#. The 700L is rated 15-30 and is a good 20#, light 25# rod. The ML is a good 25#, light 30# rod.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: La Mesa
Posts: 386
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I've got a grftr 700xl blank that I'm wrapping for myself and love the feel of it. If you'd like something with a very light tip that still has a lot of back bone once you bend it far enough, you might give it a look. It would not be something to horse the fish in with, but if you fish it in open water where there's nothing to avoid, it can be a lot of fun.
Of the two rods you have listed I'd go with the 700L.
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#5 |
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: socal
Posts: 246
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Appreciate the advice. Thanks guys! /bing
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#6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chula Vista
Posts: 1,589
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Years ago I wrapped a 700L for my 20lb bait stick. It was way too stiff and heavy for 20. I could barely pull hard enough with 20lb to even get a decent bend in the rod. I hated that rod and almost sold it until I fished 25lb on it. What a difference. OK so now it's my 25 and 30lb bait rod. You might want to invest in a 700XL if you want some thing for 20. Leave the 700L for 25-30. Since they're your buddy's rods you might want to try putting the 20lb reel you plan on using on the rod and giving it a good pull. You'll be able to tell if the rod feels too stiff. Mike
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