Something snapped my rod in half... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dmrides · 06-05-2015, 02:54 AM

Perhaps a Thresher. Sorry to hear about the rod. But on the bright side, you now have what you need for a nice gaff!

paddle man · 06-05-2015, 06:09 AM

IF YOU HAVE BOTH PICES OF ROD TAKE BACK TO SHIMANO IN IRVINE MY BE THE WILL REPLACE IT OR SOME DISCOUNT

octico · 06-05-2015, 08:33 AM

I have a rod laying around, you can have it for free. My son caught a 40lb Tuna on it. Nothing fancy but it will get the job done.

cell128 · 06-05-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by octico

I have a rod laying around, you can have it for free. My son caught a 40lb Tuna on it. Nothing fancy but it will get the job done.

What a great guy.......my reel broke?

the dude · 06-05-2015, 09:14 AM

these days it could have been a bluefin lol.

taggermike · 06-05-2015, 09:43 AM

Its hard to break a rod during a fight unless there is a defect or the rod is some how damaged. Another reason rods break is from "high sticking". Either way it sucks. But now you can get a new rod. Mike

dsutter775 · 06-05-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

Its hard to break a rod during a fight unless there is a defect or the rod is some how damaged. Another reason rods break is from "high sticking". Either way it sucks. But now you can get a new rod. Mike

Rod was pretty much parallel to the water when it snapped. I was only using 25# flouro leader and the rod wasnt damaged so I'm not really sure why it broke. I grew up fly fishing on very light gear so I know how to play a fish pretty well on lighter gear than the size of the fish. Drag was set accordingly to my line weight also...

dsutter775 · 06-05-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by octico

I have a rod laying around, you can have it for free. My son caught a 40lb Tuna on it. Nothing fancy but it will get the job done.

I'lltake you up on that. Thanks very much cuz I would be out of the game for a minute without one...

dsutter775 · 06-05-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by paddle man

IF YOU HAVE BOTH PICES OF ROD TAKE BACK TO SHIMANO IN IRVINE MY BE THE WILL REPLACE IT OR SOME DISCOUNT

Top section went in the drink when the line broke...

Pocoloco · 06-05-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dmrides

Perhaps a Thresher. Sorry to hear about the rod. But on the bright side, you now have what you need for a nice gaff!

x's 2

dsutter775 · 06-05-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pocoloco

x's 2

Sorry but gotta ask...whats x's 2 mean?

GR6RR · 06-05-2015, 07:14 PM

Second that motion?
To agree with....
Ditto
Whatever he said

dsutter775 · 06-05-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GR6RR

Second that motion?
To agree with....
Ditto
Whatever he said

Gottcha

TJones · 06-06-2015, 06:57 AM

Those are the worst.

dsutter775 · 06-06-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TJones

Those are the worst.

Any day on the water is a good day to me lol. Shitty stuff happened but still fun and making memories....

FISH11 · 06-06-2015, 08:37 AM

I broke one like that but it was "my bad", got stuck in kelp with an iron and tried pulling the line closer to me to grab while pulling too straight up with the pole. As I tried to reach for the braid so I could wrap it around a rod holder and pull it out , I pulled just too much on the line and the tip being up high had too much pressure on just the tip, SNAP! I was pissed at myself for just being in a hurry. The good news is the replacement Tiger rod has been slaying the yellows and has such killer pulling strength.

06-05-2015, 09:14 AM	#5
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	these days it could have been a bluefin lol. __________________ The dude abides.

06-05-2015, 07:14 PM	#12
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	Second that motion? To agree with.... Ditto Whatever he said __________________

06-06-2015, 06:57 AM	#14
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	I'm glad it wasn't a bad day on water Those are the worst.

06-06-2015, 08:37 AM	#16
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I broke one like that but it was "my bad", got stuck in kelp with an iron and tried pulling the line closer to me to grab while pulling too straight up with the pole. As I tried to reach for the braid so I could wrap it around a rod holder and pull it out , I pulled just too much on the line and the tip being up high had too much pressure on just the tip, SNAP! I was pissed at myself for just being in a hurry. The good news is the replacement Tiger rod has been slaying the yellows and has such killer pulling strength. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-05-2015, 02:54 AM	#1
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Perhaps a Thresher. Sorry to hear about the rod. But on the bright side, you now have what you need for a nice gaff!

06-05-2015, 06:09 AM	#2
paddle man Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 81	IF YOU HAVE BOTH PICES OF ROD TAKE BACK TO SHIMANO IN IRVINE MY BE THE WILL REPLACE IT OR SOME DISCOUNT

06-05-2015, 08:33 AM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I have a rod laying around, you can have it for free. My son caught a 40lb Tuna on it. Nothing fancy but it will get the job done.

06-05-2015, 09:43 AM	#6
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Its hard to break a rod during a fight unless there is a defect or the rod is some how damaged. Another reason rods break is from "high sticking". Either way it sucks. But now you can get a new rod. Mike