200 copper rods for fingerlakes

[fathobbit0074]

I got 200 copper reel and just wondering what rods others used for it

[zackblain]

I've got one of the okuma copper rods for a 300 copper rod but I think it's a bit overkill for most fingerlakes fish.

[Sutton44]

I build 7' rods on saltwater fiberglass blanks with mod-fast action for core and copper, soft tip but plenty of power in bottom two thirds of the rod. Tough to find mass produced rods that i like for these applications. Many people like longer blanks like dipsy action rods, but i find them to be a bit too stiff for my taste, especially for LL salmon and rainbows when they go nuts. For 200' copper you might get away with the the old solid fiberglass boat rods, which are usually easily found used, usually cheap, at flea markets, yard sales, and local FLX tackle shops. Not fancy, but very forgiving and serviceable. They were what I always liked best for core, straight back, before I started making my own to spec. Just my 2 cents.

[Sutton44]

I build 7' rods on saltwater fiberglass blanks with mod-fast action for core and copper, soft tip but plenty of power in bottom two thirds of the rod. Tough to find mass produced rods that i like for these applications. Many people like longer blanks like dipsy action rods, but i find them to be a bit too stiff for my taste, especially for LL salmon and rainbows when they go nuts. For 200' copper you might get away with the the old solid fiberglass boat rods, which are usually easily found used, usually cheap, at flea markets, yard sales, and local FLX tackle shops. Not fancy, but very forgiving and serviceable. They were what I always liked best for core, straight back, before I started making my own to spec. Just my 2 cents.

[Hookedup]

Ugly Stick BWD 1101

[Iron Duke]

What Hookedup said... Hands down best rod for coppers on the Fingers...

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[fathobbit0074]

I picked up 4 At niagra show. 2 8'3. And 2 9' gonna try them out Tom

[fathobbit0074]

I thought they might be too light for cop but that's perfect

[Iron Duke]

They handle kings great too... Just gotta remember to change your liters when you head up to the big O.... lol

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[Hookedup]

the 8'3 work great for rigger rods also, or the 9 if you have room.   Sean

[fathobbit0074]

Headed out in am got room for 1 if anyone interested

[Lakertaker187]

What action are those ugly sticks? Medium? Heavy? Gotta check one out. Thanks

[Lil Jake]

The 8'3" BDW 1101 on the BPS sight are listed as light action. I have several of them and have zero complaints.

Mark

[fathobbit0074]

They are called light But they are very stout rods

[Lil Jake]

They are called light But they are very stout rods

I agree

[fathobbit0074]

I've never caught a king on one. But I'm pretty confident I could.

[Iron Duke]

You definitely can no problem. . Last year landed quite a few on them...

Mike

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[Lakertaker187]

Ok thanks guys