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#1 Feb-15-17 5:58PM
- captmikestarrett
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Potomac River
- Registered: May-06-08
- Posts: 2340
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Very odd rod..
It is a Diawa X Interline Rod. The line passes into the rod about 14 inches from the reel and a spiral rib inside the rod keeps the line in check. Line exits the tip from a round cone tip with a ceramic like ring on it.
It is old school but was all the rage in 2002. It requires a rigging wire to pull the line thru the rod and besides that slight drawback was a good rod.
I managed to get one in great condition at a flea market. You can use a spinning reel or conventional reel on the same rod. 10 foot long and super light.
This is the one I have now.
Capt Mike
Last edited by captmikestarrett (Feb-15-17 6:03PM)
Light Tackle Fishing Guide on the Potomac
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#2 Feb-15-17 7:27PM
- Bryan
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Bealeton, VA
- Registered: Mar-18-11
- Posts: 1412
Re: Very odd rod..
I remember those! A friend had one and let me try it, it was kinda neat. Felt like you were attached to the fish by a laser beam.
tight lines
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#3 Feb-15-17 10:37PM
- firemunkee
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Ashburn, VA
- Registered: May-23-13
- Posts: 1766
Re: Very odd rod..
That's neat! Didn't know about those. What was the intent behind the design? Reducing wind knots? Does it help with castability or is it more gimmicky?
Together we'll fight the long defeat.
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#4 Feb-16-17 12:08AM
- captmikestarrett
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Potomac River
- Registered: May-06-08
- Posts: 2340
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Re: Very odd rod..
It casts better, it is lighter, and sensitivity is higher. Think I will sell it at the PSG show this weekend for 80 bucks. I have way too many surf rods.
Capt Mike
Light Tackle Fishing Guide on the Potomac
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