FryDog62

Well, here’s why I really want to replace it... I like the Triad a lot, but if you compare it to other Duckett models, or any other rod manufacturer, the handle is 1.5-2 inches longer. It’s rally awkward and hampers any action you impart on the rod/lure. So, I’d like to cut 2 inches off the handle and replace the rod butt cap. Open to suggestions on how best to do this...

I wasn’t sure where to post this and thought some BR rod builders might be able to help... Am looking to replace the rod butt cap on a baitcasting rod I have. It is a Duckett Triad casting rod - 6’10” Medium (DFTR610M-C). questions I have: •Assuming the only way to get the current butt cap off is to cut it off? Probably can’t heat up the glue and pull it off? Picture below •How do I know what size replacement cap to get? (rod diameter?) •Is there a place I can order the replacement from and get by next Friday? Thx!

Interesting concept for this rod - shorter handle for snapping Jerkbaits and walking baits... without hitting your forearm or side. Has anyone used one and have an opinion? I wonder if the shorter handle is a negative when casting or fighting bigger fish..? Lew's Custom Plus Speed Stick Cast Rod 6'7" Medium Taper Line Wt. Lure Wt. Guides Handle Type Handle Length Stock Price Qty Moderate Fast 8-14lb 1/4-3/4oz 9+Tip Custom Plus A 10-1/4"

I will be with a guide on O January 9 if you want to PM me afterwards for a scouting report and/or recommendation..

YZH great all round line... hard to beat IMO..

I wish I had better news for you... A couple years ago I bought 6 Tat SV TW’s... and one Zillion SV TW for weightless plastics set up. I really didn’t notice a lot of difference and ended up selling the Zillion for a Steez SV TW. Yes, I notice a slight difference/positive with the Steez over the Tat for extreme light lures, Zillion was only negligible... but is a nice reel otherwise.. If you’re not looking to skip weightless Plastics, I would stick with the Tat... otherwise it’s a big jump $ to the Steez..

Then you would really dislike the St. Croix..

Well, if this tells you anything... This past year I sold an AvidX and bought a Zolo. Better balance, lighter. Excellent rod, I’ll be buying another Zolo in the spring..

I have owned both brands... honestly not a fan of St. Croix above Medium power... they are tip heavy, cumbersome to me..

Don’t have my scale, but believe they are just shy of 3/8 oz

I have 2 Lews Custom Speed Stick 6’-10” MH casting - for swim jigs, spinnerbaits, etc. Planning on selling one of them, $140 new, 2 years old, lightly used, half price at $70.

For years I traditionally had 6.8, 7.3 and 8’s... as time has gone on and I’ve bought more reels, almost all have been 8.0 or 8.1. I totally agree you can always reel slower if needed, but I frequently get frustrated when the 6.8 doesn’t pick up enough line fast enough..

I have a Curado 70 on my 7-3 Heavy Kistler Helium 3 and it has been flawless... this coming from basically a Daiwa guy.. I’ve never had a better reel to palm and after 3 wrist/hand surgeries it has been incredible. I use 40 lb braid and a 12 # Yo-Zuri Hybrid leader pitching 1/2 oz Mop Jigs and All-Terrain Grassmaster jigs ..

With El Niño we might have ice out in early/mid April here in Minnesota... but then have to wait another month until the season opens which stinks in the occasional years we have decent Spring weather here... So, I added a few new things to my Lund PVB this Fall (including Panoptix Livescope) and I’m hoping to head South somewhere in March/April for some open water fishing. Have thought about Kansas, or if I get a wild hair, maybe Table Rock or Pickwick. But I’m a big talker so we’ll see

The only time I’ve really seen them go Medium is when they drop shot but with spinning gear... I did see one of the Daiwa pros using a Tatula Elite (Ehrler model) in a 7 foot Medium/Medium Heavy casting rod once but can’t remember the lure..

If not the braid/leader route try Yo-Zuri Hybrid or Sufix Advance. Both stronger, less stretch and more manageable than fluorocarbon.

Is this the Sled Head you use? https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/owner-sled-head™-hooks-4-pack#repChildCatid=23143?campID=642952267&groupID=31323544038&device=m&productID=010951747&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvcvpk8ix3wIVR8DICh2WYA-gEAQYCCABEgIFEvD_BwE

A small micro-swivel might go through the guides but it can still damage them. I’d like to see a non-metal swivel or connector of some type.

The reason I prefer the Owner Phantom Hook over the Stupid Rig is because the Owner distributes the weight more evenly for a more realistic horizontal fall vs. the nose-weighted Stupid Rig.

I prefer the Owner Phantom Hook vs. Stupid style... but both can work..

Thx, might try it..

What size hooks do you use on 110’s?

I bought an Aqua-Vu 12 years ago and was underwhelmed. Just bought Panoptix Livescope... different yet trying to accomplish the same thing. Kind of anyway... ask me next June if it lives up to expectations.

Sometimes I wear my “Dan Gleesack” hat

I have both. Both are excellent well balanced rods... slight edge to the Zolo in the sensitivity category..