doubletrouble

What reels did you have this on?

Was about to ask advice on this same subject. I'm looking to spool up 300ft of 60# torpedo weighted steel on a Penn 330. Planned on using braid for backing. So looks like if I go with 80# braid and Albright knot it will work out?

18 hours ago, Tyee II said:

Remember this commercial, LOL?

 

So true. I have 2 old 7 footers with wood handles that I still use as rigger rods. They just don't quit!

I don't remember that one but I like it! Last year I forgot one rod in the holders on the hardtop going under the bridge out of Turtle Creek Ohio. Couldn't believe it when I saw just a few scuff marks.Some days the hardtop itself was so close it made me nervous, some boats couldn't get out. Made a lot of noise though bouncing across the bottom of the bridge. Poor rod!! Stupid me!!

1 hour ago, Tyee II said:

Interesting...I have 30 Ugly Stiks and every one of my BWD models are without the trigger. I do have a few BWC models that have the trigger though...

That IS interesting. Mine are 7' and the 2 piece model if that means anything. I was told the BWD stands for Big Water Downrigger and I wouldn't think a downrigger rod would have a trigger grip, but mine do. I just looked again and they definitely say BWD 1101 on them. Just another one of those things that make a guy say "huh" , I guess

3 hours ago, Tyee II said:

I love my Ugly Stiks! 7 footers are my favorite. I believe the difference between the CAL and BWD is that the CAL has the casting trigger on the handle and the BWD doesn't. 

Must be something else. The BWD's that I have now have the trigger grip.

9 hours ago, doubletrouble said:

I see 6 of the BWD 1100 8' 3" for sale on facebook , if anyone is interested!

I ended up buying these myself when I found out they were close by. I'm going to try these especially if I can't find anymore 7'. These are labeled "light action" though 6 - 20# test line, so we'll see. If I don't like them, you guys will get first crack at them!!

$180 for all 6

I see 6 of the BWD 1100 8' 3" for sale on facebook , if anyone is interested!

Question for you guys. What's the difference between the cal 1100 and the bwd 1100?

Anyone have 1 or 2 they would like to sell?

PM sent

I'm looking for 1 or 2 Big Water Fish brand adjustable rod holders as pictured. Mine are track mounts, but will consider other mounting types as well.

Thanks,

Mike

Hal,

Did you get my e-mail ?

Thanks,

Mike

I bought an older Sea-Ray a few years ago with Mercruiser 888 sterndrive that had the set-up as shown in the picture. It is now being used on an outboard. Are the brackets model specific possibly, & the clamps more universal??