Wheeler Lake - Browns Ferry
Time: 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Air Temperature: 35 - 59 degrees during trip
Water Temperature:
Lake Level: 552.23
Weather Conditions: Sunny, Cool. Light and variable, 0-5 MPH
For the first time in many, many years, I finally invested in some new rods for catfishing. I bought a set of the new Ugly Stik Catfish USCACATSPEC802MH rods. These are two piece 8 ft rods in a medium heavy action. They are rated for 3 oz of weight and 30 lbs test (I'm running 80 lbs braid, but the diameter is similar to 30 lbs mono). These have the long trigger handle and are my exactly what I've been looking for in a rugged, versatile rod for vertical fishing. I have them paired with left handed Abu Garcia 5501C3 and 6501C3 reels.
First impression is they are very nice. They feel good, are well balanced, and handle the reel, weight, and line all very well. I took them out this morning for a try and begin catching fish quickly.
I was using frozen skip jack and picked up 8 cats along the pipeline drop off. The rods felt good and handled the fish well. Could have caught many more, but was trying to get off the water by lunch. Had a great day and pleased with the new gear.
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