I am so excited! It finally came!

Some of you might recall that I broke my go to all around Lamiglas competitor a few months ago (posted in another forum) when I tripped and fell. it was my clumsiest, Bill Dance blooper to date. The accident left me with a broken rod, completely my fault.

I wasn't going to wait for a replacement so I bought the exact same model. I finally got around to sending it off and I made a special request for a different rod. They contacted my via cell phone as I requested AND they were more than willing to do this. I couldn't believe it!

Being that I have grown a liking to drop shotting, I asked about the drop shot rod in the same particular series (Competitor Series) and the gal told me $75.00 (Normally $104). So I say, "Okay, that's not a bad price. What about the Drop Shot rods in the Certified Pro Series? (the next higher series) How much more for those rods?" My jaw dropped... She told me the same price. So I cemented the deal by choosing the XPS 702 Drop Shot rod. This rod is normally $170.00!!!! Here is a link to this rod series:

http://www.lamiglas.com/prod_indiv.php?groupid=17


It arrived yesterday and it feels great in my hands. It will be even sweeter when I mate it to my Symetre? .

Oh boy, them bass had better watch out. The only thing I'm waiting on are the Drop Shot plastics I ordered from Joe S. You da the man, Joe!

The only thing I'm torn about is that I wanted to test this rod out this weekend but the Chum Salmon are a comin'. In addition, being that I'm relegated to the shore to bass fish and the prospects are next to nil without a boat this time of year, salmon might be the better ticket.?

Woe am I to be plagued with such a dilemna! Bass or Salmon?!?

If I drop shot this weekend, I'll make a report.

-Alex

BTW, I realize Lamiglas might not come to mind to you folks with the exception of fellow west coast folks, but I would recommend you guys try them out. They are reasonably priced rods with great power and sensitivity. And no, I don't work for Lamiglas, but sure wish I did!
 

Congrats on the rod. let us know how it treats you.

congrats on those new rods. lamiglas makes a great rod. lamiglas would be my 2 or 3rd choice between kristler rods. i have fish with them few times, since a body of mine is sponsor by them.

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What makes it a drop shot rod?  I am using this technique more and more and wondered exactly what the spec is for it...for me its the what rod am I not using and will work in this application spec.

What makes it a drop shot rod?? I am using this technique more and more and wondered exactly what the spec is for it...for me its the what rod am I not using and will work in this application spec.

First, you want a rod designed for the lightweight lines (usually 6#).
After that, you want as much sensitivity as possible (duh!  ...)
Since precise casting is not really necessary with the technique,...I think a 7-footer is preferable since it allows you to fling the light weights a bit further.
For me, the 7 foot ML Kistler Helium has been pretty perfect for the technique!

Thanks for the information guys...I have several rods that fit that application.  Time to dust them off and give them some use.  Most of mine are a little shorter, there custom 6'4" walleye rods which have the perfect feel and action for what I'm looking for.