Winthrop Tackle Adjusta-Butt - #2 - Black

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To make sure that the rod holders you are installing will be the correct distance apart from each other, hold the rod holder with a rod in it in the intended location (you may need someone to hold the holder for you. Note the angle of the rod, and insert and remove the rod from the holder so you can tell how much room you’ll need to do that. Rod holders should be placed far enough apart so they don’t interfere with other rods, a T-top, antennas or outriggers. Best Fishing Rod Holders: Final Thoughts To keep rods out of the sand and water, a rod holder is essential when fishing from the shore or beach. A rod holder with a sharp point to insert into the sand or dirt will keep the rod upright and secure. Those designed to fish from a sandy beach are called sand spikes. The best rod holders for the beach are adjustable.

Something that more and more anglers are looking for when they’re buying a better rod is better line guides. The Microwave Guide System features guides smaller than average, allowing anglers to cast 30% farther, with the reduced friction. When I was working topwater plugs that routinely foul, I noticed the Microwave Guide System reduced the fouling by half, or more, due to less line twist. Less fouling means less time fixing your lure and more time fishing, which means more fish.Along with size and shape, butt material can make a big difference in an angler’s comfort — and also has a big impact on longevity. One might think that some of the newer materials modern tech has provided, such as carbon fiber, would have a role to play. But carbon fiber’s use is rare and limited to light-duty butts that have no metal parts. Known for their MRF System, which allows the rod butt to extend up to 6 inches in length, Manley Rods have taken the kayak fishing industry by storm. Keep the rod butt short and have a nimble rod that you can work while sitting down, or extend the rod for standup fishing and bombing casts. will extend your delivery time. Please refer to the "Usually ships in X" details on the 2nd line of the

We’ve done some experimenting with carbon fiber,” says Greg Stotesbury, manager at AFTCO Manufacturing, which makes aluminum rod butts intended for offshore use. “You still need aluminum and steel parts, and when you add these materials together with carbon fiber, you will create galvanic corrosion problems. You basically create a battery.” message will provide an estimated arrival date, which can be unpredictable as suppliers often change

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Hypalon, a material that’s a bit tougher than EVA, is also used by many rod builders, but it’s also a bit heavier than cork or EVA. Cork is marginally lighter than EVA, but it’s more prone to damage. Again, Fogle stresses that these materials are all good choices, and personal preference is more important than any differences between them. Fogle also differentiates between the materials used for the butt and for the butt’s cap. “Rubber is good for the butt cap,” he says, “because it doesn’t slide. But rubber butt caps also tend to grab both clothing and skin, which can interfere with a fight. Plastic is lighter than rubber, but it also doesn’t hold up as well.” Levelwind rods tend to have somewhat shorter butts since two-handed casts are rare, and shorter butts are less likely to get tangled in an angler’s shirt. Sport Fishing Material Differences