Technique Specific Suffocation
Technique Specific Suffocation
do you think we have become TOO technique specific minded that we are burdening ourselves? I know one thing that bothers me is having a reel without a rod or vise versa. Than I get to think about what Tech, I want to do which causes me to spend money unnecessarly striving for perfection
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and once perfected the addiction ensues.
of all my gear there are just some pieces that are an absolute pleasure to use even when I don't get a bite but that's so rare.
of all my gear there are just some pieces that are an absolute pleasure to use even when I don't get a bite but that's so rare.
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- Hobie-Wan Kenobi
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Yes. I am in the constant pursuit of the "perfect" punch rod.
I do go through rods because I find something better. I am pretty good when it comes to reels as I do not put as much thought into them. I have gotten a lot better about it.
Rods on the other hand, I am constantly searching. I'd say I have pretty good rods but I am still looking to tweak my selection. Like I said earlier, I am still on the punch rod quest.
I do go through rods because I find something better. I am pretty good when it comes to reels as I do not put as much thought into them. I have gotten a lot better about it.
Rods on the other hand, I am constantly searching. I'd say I have pretty good rods but I am still looking to tweak my selection. Like I said earlier, I am still on the punch rod quest.
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I used to just have 3 combos, that all I could afford, no more. I want it all and never have enough.
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Tried the XX Amart or the BJ Punch & Swimbait yet? I use the Amart currently and just got the BJ to try out for this upcoming season. Megabass also has two new TS series rods coming out and one is a 7'-11" punch beast...ccass wrote:Yes. I am in the constant pursuit of the "perfect" punch rod.
I do go through rods because I find something better. I am pretty good when it comes to reels as I do not put as much thought into them. I have gotten a lot better about it.
Rods on the other hand, I am constantly searching. I'd say I have pretty good rods but I am still looking to tweak my selection. Like I said earlier, I am still on the punch rod quest.
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- Hobie-Wan Kenobi
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I'm looking on the finesse side of punching with a deep bend. Not sure how heavy those rods areTeal101 wrote:Tried the XX Amart or the BJ Punch & Swimbait yet? I use the Amart currently and just got the BJ to try out for this upcoming season. Megabass also has two new TS series rods coming out and one is a 7'-11" punch beast...ccass wrote:Yes. I am in the constant pursuit of the "perfect" punch rod.
I do go through rods because I find something better. I am pretty good when it comes to reels as I do not put as much thought into them. I have gotten a lot better about it.
Rods on the other hand, I am constantly searching. I'd say I have pretty good rods but I am still looking to tweak my selection. Like I said earlier, I am still on the punch rod quest.
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I like the pursuit of technique-specific combos personally. I don't have the funds to go after every single piece of equipment that I want to try, but I do have enough to have given myself a good starting point from which to base my search from.
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I am starting to come to the conclusion that less is more (less than 16ish combos ) for me! If I had the means to go completely technique specific I would lose my mind and never know what to decide!
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I currently have 12 setups, but feel like 15-16 would be ideal for me personally. And I feel like once I hit those 15-16 setups, my mentality will start to become, "How can I make this current setup for those techniques better?" So, I imagine I will start replacing certain setups with new, more high-end, enthusiast gear. I like to try and keep my setups as versatile as I can, yet still be somewhat technique specific, especially when certain techniques require it...if that makes any sense.
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No doubt. I once had 23+ combos. Some were rarely used. I've chopped it down to 16 and could get rid of a couple cranking set-ups if I wanted too. It was heavily marketed in the early 2000's until now that we need rods made specifically for a given technique and I drank the cool-aid. If you put a picture of a spinnerbait on the blank, it must be the perfect spinnerbait rod. Fact is, many rods can be used for multiple uses, especially in the JDM market. I now pay more attention to the ratings on a rod.
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My opinion is that if you have the cash and the deck space then, why not? Otherwise, many rods will do a few things well enough to have some really fun outings on the boat. I have a 7'3" MH that throws just about everything if I don't feel like bringing a bunch of rods out that day.
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There has to be a point of diminishing returns.
I have read threads started here where a guy asks for the best jig rod for a very tight range and then proceeds to start another thread or twelve about whale jig rods needed for another (or multiple) very tight ranges...
If I am spending more time and money chasing down 'ultimate' combos than I end up fishing them , or if I end up selling something off that is less than a fishing season old... then I know I am suffering from suffocation. Both financially and time on the water-wise.
I have read threads started here where a guy asks for the best jig rod for a very tight range and then proceeds to start another thread or twelve about whale jig rods needed for another (or multiple) very tight ranges...
If I am spending more time and money chasing down 'ultimate' combos than I end up fishing them , or if I end up selling something off that is less than a fishing season old... then I know I am suffering from suffocation. Both financially and time on the water-wise.
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I agree 100%. I have cut down to multi pourpse rods that can do many things like the mb xx emtf and dsr. I also enjoy shimanos zodias and expride. There more of do it all rods and i enjoy fishing them more.
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cut down on a lot of stuff including what i carried on my boat.. going through that stuff was funny and scary at the same time
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It's important to learn new techniques or you stagnate as an angler. It also helps maintain a high level of interest in the sport.
The other part, looking for a specific rod/reel for a specific set of conditions, that's not out of line either.
The other part, looking for a specific rod/reel for a specific set of conditions, that's not out of line either.