King Fishing Anchor rod

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joebob255

Discussion Starter · Jun 5, 2008

Ok so I finally got my new reel for king fishing, the Convector CV-55

, and now I have slight doubts about both my anchor rod and ability to cast said rod far away enough to fish for kings. I have a 9ft Quantum Blue Runner spinning combo w/ about 275yds of 20#. I was told that this would be ok to use as an anchor rod, yet the smallest recommended rod is 10'.

Is that extra foot really that important or can I sling the weight far enough away so that I can get out there? And how far away do I need to be from the pier?

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Rob S

· #21 · Jun 30, 2008

Nice equipment malibu, I'm jealous

How are you liking that saltist?

Good to hear about the momoi, I was often curious about getting some in the 16lb, but never have.

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NCmalibueX

· #22 · Jul 1, 2008

that saltist throws like a dream, super smooth. i did take it apart and clean the factory oil out of the bearings and put a little less than 1 drop of quantum hot sauce oil back in them and that made a pretty big difference. i am still kinda scared of that penn. you can back the magnets off, spin the handle a few times fast and pop it into freespool and itll spin for about 3 minutes.

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joebob255

Discussion Starter · #23 · Jul 1, 2008

Thanks for all your help and suggestions guys. I had a lot of fun the two times I actually got to King fish. No hits though, just a lot of hooks in my hand and aggravation with the anchor I bought. The people on the pier were kind enough to help me with all of the problems, and trust me I had a lot of those.

Till next year when I try again!

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NCmalibueX

· #24 · Jul 2, 2008

we started making our own anchors, 5 1/2 oz and the wire is drop ceiling wire. they hold really well, and they usually always pull at the end of the day.

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