fish poison or black widow
 

looking to treat myself to a good rod for deep water fluke and see bass I have the reel picked out the lexa 300 not sure to go custom with a bogan rod or stick to the black widow 200c I have the light black widow and I love it just not sold on the guides they use.I have heard alot about the fish poison Bogan rods but never used one.If anyone one has a suggestion on the 2 or something else I would appreciate it
Thanks

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I'm not going to knock the black widow (as I don't own one), but I can vouch for the incredible quality and value you will get from Kevin Bogan. You should treat yourself to one of his rods - he has outfitted Mushin Sportfishing for years - everything from light saltwater spinning rods to our 130 bent butts for giants. I have always been impressed with his matter-of-fact, no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is approach. He won't steer you wrong.

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I don't know anything about the Black Widow rod, but I can tell you that my new Fish Poison Blackfish rod is essentially perfect in every way. Kevin was a pleasure to deal with as well. I am DEFINITELY going to be purchasing another of his rods.

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I have both well more then both. I have the 200C and 3 Fish poison's 2 custom and one just his general one he makes. For deep drops and heavy oz days i like the fish poison rods. Like when you are using 12oz and up. For anything from 10oz down my go to is the Jigging world 200C. IMO with the lighter weight i get a better feel and hook set with the 200c. Plus the rod is just about impossible to break. If i had to choose one rod between them all I have to say id go with the Jigging World 200c.

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I have many Fish Poison Rods and found it's hard to beat the Value you get for the price....:)

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Instead of the BW, you might want to consider the new Shogun rod, it was designed for exactly what you're looking to do... Its my goto fluke/seabass/porgy rod. The BW 200 is my goto blackfish and offshore seabass/cod rod. The action in comparison to the weight of the rod is hard to beat, goes for all the JW rods.

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Thanks for info where do I find the shogun?

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Another good rod to check out it the Black Hole Challenger Medium

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check out the Penn Battalion inshore rods.
12/20 for bucktails up to 6 OZ
15/30 for bucktails heavier than that to 12 OZ

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Saw this during one of my trolls on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jigging-Worl...MAAOSwnLdWp80X

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If you're ever in the Northern NJ area, your best bet is to stop by the store in Rochelle Park and see all the rods in person. The shogun is only available as a blank right now, but there are some customs premade on the rack to check out.

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Very true. Have to put some of these rods in your hands before buying. Find what feels right to you

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Thanks for info did not realize they have custom rods also going on Wednesday what do you think of the Lexa 300 for a reel?

Thanks for info guys!!

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Ever decided on what rod to get?

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Went with the shogun going out next Saturday can't wait to use it went to jigging world it's like a huge toy store like that place good stuff and great service thanks Yong

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Thanks to all for the info

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Sorry just saw this question. The Lexa 300H is primarily the only reel I use. I upgrade to a JW power handle, load it up with 20 or 30lb Sufix 832 and call it a day. Everything from back bay fluke, seabass/tog, even up north to Mass using 20oz sinkers.

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What gear ratio on the 300?

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The P is 5.1, H is 6.3 (to me its the sweet spot) and the HS/HS-P is 7.1

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I have used the Lexa 300 P 5.1 ratio w/ JW power handle for the past three years and it is my goto fluke reel with a couple 100 keeper fluke. I have fished this reel hard for three years without any issues to date

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I cant comment on Kevin Bogan, but I have the black widow and really like it. One member mentioned guides. The guide next to the tip did break (the foot, not insert). They did honor warranty

Marty