Yes, you can definitely catch kingfish at this pier. I remember fishing there one day when I was a kid and people were catching them like crazy off of rapala xraps. Pretty sure the video is on YT somewhere but this was maybe 10-15years ago. Not sure if they still catch them like they use to before but I know they still catch them.
One of my older rods has a colored foam covering above & below the reel seat. I'm guessing it's glued on? I take it trying to get that off isn't going to be easy, right?
Overrated over priced and now made in china. Poor line lay. Poor anti reverse, jerky drag. My twin power 8000 blows it away in every feature for a little less money. Made in Japan, not china, 55 lbs drag. Lightweight, smooth as glass, rock solid anti reverse and flawless line wrap. So you can't reel it underwater. Big deal .0001 percent of fishermen go skishin at montauk. Who cares
The cork on my jigstick is old and cracked. I measure the rod and it's 1 and 1/8inches when I hold a ruler against the rod itself. Do you think 400 mm would work OK?
1 1/8in is 28.5mm so a 40mm heat shrink grip should work but you can always call the guys at Mudhole in Oviedo FL and ask them. They will know more about the perfect size than me!😂
I don't know if you know this but spit actually makes it harder for the line to slide on itself. Haven't you noticed that when you're fingers are wet, the mono line is easier to handle when making knots because it becomes less slippery? I actually use flour, it makes the line super slippery.
Clinch knot you tied cause a lot of friction which going to burn the fishing line and then the absoulate result is the cut or break the fishing line so i advise to tie uni knot👍
