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When I said 10'6'' light I didn't mean light like a noodle rod--I'm mean light like the Loomis' GL2 STR 1265C rated for 10-20 # test and 3/8-1 1/2 oz. I personally like playing the fish with a lightest rod possible--meat sticks aren't any fun. I did use a shorter rod originally, but since I got turned on to 10'6"- there's no going back. Plus, I prefer a 2 piece rod for transport and storage.

I've noticed from your posts that you go way out in the ocean--you probably need alot more weight (4 oz. or more) to get down out there in the strong ocean currents to catch monsters like the one in your avatar.

Not having an Ocean worthy vessel I tend to stay alot closer in where the swells and currents are not as strong and start jigging when I mark bate fish and get down just fine with 2 1/4 oz. Darts or even lighter Websters.

Whatever type of rod or weight of jig you use it's a big plus to have a little weight added to your rods butt tip to counter balanace the weight of the jig (it is alot easier in your wrist if your going to be jigging for any length of time). Cabelas used to sell the slip on weighted pads that fit on any rod, but I haven't seen them in their catolog recently.

BTW-I agree-it is hot!-- but the little window air conditioner I bought at Costco last year is becoming the best $200 dollars I ever spent!

Stay cool and keep clam

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