Tog Rod

[Gerry Zagorski]

Saw this diagram and it helped me to visualize some of what's been said so I think I'm understanding it now....

Fast actually means a softer tip but faster to react once the hook is set since the rod loads faster, in other words it stops bending further up the rod and closer to the tip.

Slow the tip is actually firmer but the rod is slow to load since it bends closer to the butt.

Medium, is well....... Medium

Do I have this right or am I confused

[260SEAVEE]

Being the old salt I am and a somewhat newby to toggin, I coverted modified grahite 2 blanks like muskie rods made by st crroix, loomis anmd lamiglass, I hated trhe trigger grip reel seats, even went to supersensitive salmon steelhead blanks/ rods all with shortcommings, than I modified my trigger musky rods by extening the boat 6 - 12".
Still wasn't satisfied!!!!
Went to my 9" + surf fiberglass custom rods from the 80's ( yeah no BS)
stripped 'em down cut them to handle a 10-12 oz sinker with still a little bounce in the tip. Fish them 7 1/2 the 7 3/4' long with composite grips and coek tape in between. Simple strong conventional lile a Newel 220 or Squider 140/200 and 50 to 60 braid = Dynamite Tog Stic for me especially in the deeper stuff - can put the boots to them if needed still enough cushion not to rip the hooks when they are digging in
The muskie triggers still work for me in the inshore rocky areas with mono up tom 40'
depending on the current and conditions and the bite 30 - 60 # leader ;-0

[Gerry Zagorski]

Funny I was just talking to Tropics about tog rods and he too mentioned cutting down a glass surf stick and loves it as well...

Anyone have any opinions on spirals???

Bulah..... Buhlahhhhhh ??

[hartattack]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Funny I was just talking to Tropics about tog rods and he too mentioned cutting down a glass surf stick and loves it as well...

I use a classic Harnell stick that was chopped and it's awesome. Only problem is not getting out enuff I'll be happy to let you use it Gerry, just set up the next PUOSU trip and it'll be there

[260SEAVEE]

BTW - These rods were moderate to medium action with the exception to a lami BT108 3M which was cut to 7/64 tip.
This blank is a beast ! plenty of power to snap a stuck rig off the bottom, yet sensitive enough for enough the faintest tog nibble

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by hartattack

I use a classic Harnell stick that was chopped and it's awesome. Only problem is not getting out enuff I'll be happy to let you use it Gerry, just set up the next PUOSU trip and it'll be there

Working on the PUOSU with MVP as we speak Larry so stay tuned and hope to see you on both trips

[Gerry Zagorski]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys...

Based on what I've seen here I'm leaning towards glass or a glass composite and probably 7'6"

I have a St Croix PM 7'6 M/H fast action which will I may use as the deep/heavy rod so looking for something for the lighter rod...

[njboarder]

I'm building one using phenix M1 blank.(MXUR80H-B, 15-35lb, Mod-Fast)
pictured is the blank with a 10oz sinker and 3lb dumbell hanging on it.

[Garone Custom Rods]

Personally I like glass or composites. For me moderate fast is the way to go. Like Kevin said before you pull less hooks and break off less big fish. As for spiral I am a big fan, but for me I hold the rod upside down waiting for the bite so for blackfish I prefer straight wraps. If you hold the rod right side up the spiral will do all of the things listed previously.

[Blackfish Bobby]

I took an old cue stick from Brazicki's Tavern in Jersey City. Put three guides on it and hose clamped a squidder to it. Best rod I ever used.