I am planning a trip to Oregon to go dungeness crabbing and instead of using crab nets/pots, I discovered a new way of "crab hawks". I was wondering if there is a telescopic rod out there that is med/heavy to heavy ya'll may know about? I'd rather be able to have my own rod through out the trip for other fishing adventures as well rather than just buying a rod there and having to leave it. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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by CaptainHawkIron
I’ve always hand thrown my crab hawks.
The crab max (the original style of these, still locally produced) has a wooden ball tied into the line, which gives some nice leverage to get it way out there.
If you get the cheap Danielson style ones you can do the same thing with a piece of PVC pipe (I’ve done it with a small piece of driftwood in a pinch).
The best advice I’d give if your hand tossing with your own lines - tie a loop in the end of your line and put it on your wrist or something when you toss. You’d be surprised how past line can play out, especially if you chuck it higher than expected.... it’s a sad moment to go from three traps to two on the first toss. And the loop makes for an easy thing to to use to secure it to a stick or something while they soak (and you’re pulling your other two).
I’ve always had the best luck with them on the Siletz right at Mo’s. Nice combination of a bay that doesn’t get a ton of boat crabbing pressure, a narrow outlet to the ocean, and an easily accessible beach. Watch the locals and toss on the bay side of them. There’s a pretty hard line on the Siletz where the bay becomes un-crabbable from the current - it sucks to feel you trap just getting pulled on the bottom. It’s just easier for someone new to just hop onto the bay side. I’ve never left without keepers.
TLDR: skip the pole, bring some gloves, hand toss, eat crab.
Good luck!
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by Oregon213
You might be interested in the dark matter travel rod
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by Betaworldpeach
I have a 7’ medium/heavy KastKing BlackHawk II. For $50-$60, it’s the best telescopic rod you are going to find. In my experience, the cheaper rods always seem to snap within the first few uses and the more expensive rods aren’t worth it for the purpose. This rod has lasted me for a year and a half now, it’s lightweight and extremely durable. You obviously can’t replicate the feel of a one piece rod but this comes close. It has good bend and casts great. My only complaint is that the actions run a little heavier than what they say but I think this is what you are looking for.
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by StockedFish
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