OTI 5'6" 600gm spiral wrap rod report

STx Fisherman

I got out to Southern yesterday and had a chance to try out the OTI 5'6" 600 gram spiral wrap rod that I built. The rod worked WONDERFULLY!

I was concerned that the blank was a bit too stiff for jigging, but when coupled with my Accurate 665NN reel...it is definitely the best rod/reel combo that I have jigged with to date. I was catching fish on most every drop. I jigged up lots of snapper, a couple of bonita, a nice AJ (was not quite a keeper) and a beeliner. I am very impressed with the sensitivity of the rod....you can feel all of the bumps and changes that prompt you to set the hook. The rod is so sensitive that I bet that you can feel a feather brushing the line. Needless to say, I was very pleased with my new fishing weapon.

I also caught a couple of Scamp, (one right after the other), on live pin perch on the bottom that weighed 5-6 pounds. (Now I have to figure out how I'm going to cook up that Scamp this evening).

LEXPRO · 04-07-2008, 01:36 PM

Nice report, What jigs were you using?

STx Fisherman · 04-07-2008, 02:10 PM

Williamson Benthos Pink/silver 7 oz. jig.

etan · 04-07-2008, 04:26 PM

How far is it to Southern from your house?

STx Fisherman · 04-07-2008, 04:32 PM

51 miles from the boat lift.

fathom · 04-07-2008, 04:42 PM

post a pic of your rod please.

STx Fisherman · 04-07-2008, 05:10 PM

I guess I need to take a picture of the entire rod....here are some pics that I took to show the spiral wrap.

DeepBlueGulf · 04-07-2008, 09:28 PM

Richard,

Glad you like the rod, I picked up the same blank at the 360Tackle Warehouse this weekend so I could wrap one just like yours. I'm thinking about using the Avet HX for a while, maybe getting an Accurate 665 NN someday.

Yep, I'll be doing the spiral wrap too!! All black wraps for me though. Hope to have it ready for the July 4th Big E trip!

Tom - DBG

Ragman · 04-07-2008, 09:37 PM

Thanks for taking the time to post! I just got back from my inshore trip and catching up and working on the report.

But, how did the boat do?! If you've posted it somewhere else, I'll remove this later.

STx Fisherman · 04-07-2008, 09:58 PM

The boat did FANTASTIC! I love this boat. We went out in sloppy 3-5 footers...washtub type conditions. The best cruise speed that was comfortable was 26-29 mph. We made it to Southern from the Packery Channel jetties in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The boat is built for fishing.

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Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Thanks for taking the time to post! I just got back from my inshore trip and catching up and working on the report. But, how did the boat do?! If you've posted it somewhere else, I'll remove this later. __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

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04-07-2008, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
LEXPRO Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 204	Nice report, What jigs were you using?

04-07-2008, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
STx Fisherman Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 631	Williamson Benthos Pink/silver 7 oz. jig.

04-07-2008, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
etan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	How far is it to Southern from your house?

04-07-2008, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
STx Fisherman Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 631	51 miles from the boat lift.

04-07-2008, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
fathom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cedar creek Tx Posts: 268	post a pic of your rod please.

04-07-2008, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 623	Richard, Glad you like the rod, I picked up the same blank at the 360Tackle Warehouse this weekend so I could wrap one just like yours. I'm thinking about using the Avet HX for a while, maybe getting an Accurate 665 NN someday. Yep, I'll be doing the spiral wrap too!! All black wraps for me though. Hope to have it ready for the July 4th Big E trip! Tom - DBG

04-07-2008, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
STx Fisherman Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 631	The boat did FANTASTIC! I love this boat. We went out in sloppy 3-5 footers...washtub type conditions. The best cruise speed that was comfortable was 26-29 mph. We made it to Southern from the Packery Channel jetties in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The boat is built for fishing.

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