“They will have to pry my cold dead hands”
Mar 10, 2020 23:51:30 #
Davey L
Loc: Overland Park, Kansas
I have a bad heart but if I have to crawl I’ll never quit the activity of fishing. The Sport that I have loved since I was 7 years old when I caught my first bass. I can’t walk very far without having to sit down. I do have a transport chair and my wife gets me as close to the water as she safely can. Sometimes I’m at the waters edge other times I can be 20 feet from the edge of the Lake. I love to bass fish and throw top water lures and crankbaits. I also “Wacky” Rig, Texas Rig and Carolina Rig. My Question to all of You is that I need advice on a Rod that can throw my lures as far as possible. Your advice is appreciated.
Davey L
Never Quit what You Love!!!
Davey L
Never Quit what You Love!!!
Mar 11, 2020 00:32:30 #
I hear you Davey. This past year has been a real challenge for me, dealing with some ferocious pain in my back due to arthritis and stenosis. So I seek out spots with fairly easy access and clear paths to the water. I've found that for longer casts you need a longer rod. If you're using conventional, switch to a spinning rod and reel. I'm not a bass fisherman, so others on here can give you better advice in that regard. Go with as long a rod and as light a braided line as you think you can get away with.
Mar 11, 2020 01:21:21 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
I hear you Davey. This past year has been a real ... (show quote)
I use a 7 foot rod with a light reel spooled with 8# braid. It is the diameter of 2# mono and I can cast a 1/4oz jig with a small swimbait for 40 yards. I have been usin that setup for a couple months now and it has been workin great.
Mar 11, 2020 01:27:00 #
DonaldRotter80
Loc: St, Cloud, Minnesota
Hello Davey L. I once read about special fishing equipment which allows you to cast great distances. I thought the unit was air powered. I just searched for something that might help you and others and came across this information. Check out - rustyangler.com/fishing-with-disabilities - then scroll down to - Electric Fishing Reels. The first line below that heading lists - Push button casting devices that can send the lure into the water at varying distances. Another resource for disabled fishing information is - Disabled Sports USA. I am sure you can find more information like this on line or from these sources. Hang in there and good fishing! (It sounds like you have a good, understanding wife which is a true blessing!)
Mar 11, 2020 07:35:46 #
A longer rod will definitely increase your distance. Check into a long crappie rod.
Mar 11, 2020 08:24:18 #
I was looking for longer cast also. Found 9’ 2 piece Ugly Stick for $39 at Sports Academy put spinning reel and braid line on it.....shocked how far I can throw it.
Mar 11, 2020 08:32:46 #
I'm with Spirit and Saw on this, the longer the rod the further it casts. Spinning gear with braid also adds to cast distance. Brother I feel your pain bad back surgery left me with a lot of pain and makes it hard to get around. I'm not slowing down until I have to, the wife says take it easy but the easier you take it the less you can do. Hang in there and keep the lines tight.
Mar 11, 2020 09:42:20 #
I know it’s cheating but with a bad ticker you could use a drone to carry your lure out and then you just reel it in like normal. I know I know. This is going to open a whole can of worms 🐛.
Mar 11, 2020 11:48:51 #
Fish Dancer wrote:
I know it’s cheating but with a bad ticker you could use a drone to carry your lure out and then you just reel it in like normal. I know I know. This is going to open a whole can of worms 🐛.
That is what the surf guys should do for sure if it is $$$$ able.
Mar 11, 2020 15:00:24 #
I recently saw an older gentleman clipping his line to the bottom of a child’s toy DRONE. He clipped with a clothes pin sent it out over the lake freespolling his line. When the drone was 70 yards from him in a nice spot he tugged on the line and the lure plopped down and he made a nice slow jerky retrieve. He did this a few times and was rewarded with a nice bass.
Mar 11, 2020 15:01:55 #
Mar 11, 2020 15:03:32 #
Davey L
Loc: Overland Park, Kansas
I ordered a 9-6 Fenwick. Probably one of the dummest things I’ve done. You only Live Once!!
Mar 11, 2020 15:04:32 #
Mar 11, 2020 15:06:13 #
Davey L
Loc: Overland Park, Kansas
I ordered a 9-6 Fenwick. If I can’t handle somebody next up in the Family will
Mar 11, 2020 15:12:39 #
Davey L
Loc: Overland Park, Kansas
Bought a 96-Fenwick. If I had a drone it and a 15 dollar Swimbait both would end up 50 yards out in the lake
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