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efishingbooks 
 		  Port: Sheboygan   04/11/2005 17:57
Brookie
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Was talking to Coz about this topic at the Sheboygan swap meet but then we got interrupted. I’m wondering about everyone’s favorite SWR rod. I’m thinking the 7 foot Uglies I have might not quite have enough backbone. I’ve got some Okumas but I’m not thrilled with them. I’m thinking the answer might be 8 foot heartlands, the price is certainly right.

Any thoughts,
Dave
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Re:SWR rods
SkeinMachine 
 		  Port: Anywhere on the north shore of lake.O   04/11/2005 18:43
Coho
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I use 9 ft Uglies for SWR,never had a problem,blank loads well,and their practically bullet proof.

Unless I'm pulling 2-5 colors off inlines,then a 8 1/2 ft med-heavy action Daiwa fits the bill nicely.
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Re:SWR rods
puckstop 
 		  Port: Manistee, MI   04/11/2005 18:49
King
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I use 8 or 8'6" Heartland rods.
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Re:SWR rods
WingNut 
 		    04/11/2005 19:25
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The Daiwa Heartland rigger rods work good for SWR duty. The 7' Uglys are a bit limp.
Jim...I Fish Therefore I Am
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Re:SWR rods
efishingbooks 
 		  Port: Sheboygan   04/11/2005 23:01
Brookie
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WingNut,

What length do you like? I’m thinking the 8 footers since my downrigger rods are 7 foot uglies and I have a small boat. I like to keep the stuff in the middle short, that way the dipsy rods don’t have to turn into tress.

Time to start cleaning out the boat.

Dave
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Re:SWR rods
WingNut 
 		    04/12/2005 20:22
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Either 8 or 8.5' will work good. Since the rest of your rigger rods are shorter, your plan to go with the 8'ers sounds like good logic to me.
Jim...I Fish Therefore I Am
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Re:SWR rods
syonker 
 		  Port: White Lake, MI   04/13/2005 20:20
Brown
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7' Talora's get the SWR nod from me. Model #TLA-70M.

Steve Yonker
a.k.a.Limp Bait
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