Otis sure LOVES to fish. Here's a listing of videos where he's featured in the action in case you'd like to see more of him causing trouble out on the water: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/
I've been considering these rods for a bit now and just got the email from them that my selections are back in stock. I highly trust all of your reviews and this one couldn't have come out at a better time!! Love the fact that they plant more oyster bed for every rod purchased. As always, Luke, awesome unbiased review!
I own 3 of those rods and they are my favorites. I own more than 30 combos different brands but this rods are amazing. As soon as they release a bait casting rod i`m getting a couple for sure
That's awesome. Your cousin lives right behind my parents. They bought me a rod for Christmas and there was a small defect, so they gave me another for free., and let me keep the other. I domt know if I spoke with him or another fella at the shop here on James Island but their customer service is the best.
I absolutely love my 7’2 medium. The weight is fine for me and I don’t mind the split grip and I really like the little finger grove on the bottom grip, yet I do wish it was just a bit shorter. First fish I caught was a 27in red. I watched him eat it, not unlike the videos y’all put up recently.
Hi LUKE, I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU SINCE THE FG KNOT ..I'M FAIRLY KNOWLEGEABLE WITH THE SALT. , BUT NEW TO SCUP FLOUNDER FISHING , BEING A RETIRED FLY FISHERMAN I AM USED TO A DELICATE PRESENTATION. I JUST ORDERED YOUR ROD .I'M VERY PLEASED WITH IT. YOU SHOULD BE THE ONLY UTUBE REP FROM SALT STRONG. YOUR PRESENTATIONS ARE FANTASTIC .KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND THANK YOU !!!
7'2" med h with toadfish new 4000 reel recently purchased. I fish for stripes (check my vids)always been a Penn man but over the years I feel like the quality went down. Toadfish performance is on another level. They put the fun back in to working lures for me pain free .love Toadfish. Performance,10 toughness and durability remain to be seen
Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/2TeIWYk
Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/2TeIWYk
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TYING BRAID DIRECTLY TO THE LURE CONSIDERING THE SPEED OF THE BRAID VERSUS THE MONO/FLUOROCARBON COMBO GETTING HUNG UP IN THE BRAIDS ?
I highly recommend using a leader in between your braid mainline. Here's a post that explains the details: www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-tie-a-fishing-leader-for-snook-redfish-seatrout/
I bought travel one - I will not buy it again - they sell things different from advertised,i purchased this one through Fishbrain site and it is says 1/8-3/4 oz, but in fact they will send you one with 1/4-1 oz. This is Huge difference for one wjo using small lures.Even with 1/4 you cannot cast for more than 15 meters. Action - it should be fast, but i cannot feel the bites. I opened the paypal dispuite and they refusing to refund. Moreover - one tip was broken, so they contacted me and told that they will send new rod , and I agree with that despite the fact that the original one was sent not as described. After I agreed they just sent me 1 replacement tip instead. So at the end - I have unwanted purchase that was not sent as described. I tried to write a review on their site but it is impossible if I put it on 1 or 2 star , it is censored or whatever reason, I dont know. All reviews on site seems only from one or 2 last months, this is looks strange
Fished with a guide inshore last year off GA coast using Toadfish gear. Had never heard of it. Shark, drum, flounder and trout all caught with really good feel. Rod tip telegraphs strike extremely well. Reel handled 32" red drum and a 5 foot shark no problem. Lots of fun on the medium action. Fast tip not only sensitive on bites but slings lighter lures well with enough power for good sized fish.
I know this is 10 months old but I have the 7’6” MH F rod on a shimano sustain 4000XG with a 20lb braid to 20” of 25lb mono leader. I can use this on the beach when I’m surf fishing as a “buddy” rod throwing spoons and artificial lures. I personally think 4000 is the max for these rods.
Yes, I have used them both, and the answer is neither because there are a couple better options that feel better while actually costing less. Here's a link to our Master Rod review that we provide for Insider Members in case you're a member: www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/fishing-rod-review-insiders/ If not, I highly recommend giving it a shot because you'll see truly unbiased guidance on tackle for inshore saltwater fishing (we do not accept sponsorships from equipment manufacturers) while also seeing weekly game plans for catching slams based on the latest feeding trends and the weather. Learn more here: www.saltstrong.com/
You have to question the wisdom of anyone that names fishing gear Toadfish. It's like naming a line of chicken products Salmonella. You don't want to catch either of them.
Toadfish rods are junk. They will snap out of nowhere on a cast or while you're trying to net a catch. They will try to give you a new one for half price. The last one 7'6" medium heavy snapped in half casting a greenback with a split shot.
I have the 7’2 med xfast paired with a Penn Slammer III and couldn’t be happier! I live on a small island on the Jersey shore and this thing is great from flounder/ fluke and blues to Drum and Tog! I’ll definitely be buying the light when it’s back in stock!
