Scuba Chris
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Hawaiian Custom Series 14ft Menpachi Rod (HWA-S-1402MHA)!
Years ago Okuma unveiled the 14ft Menpachi rod for shoreline whippers targeting Akule (Mackerel Scad) at night in Hilo & Kono Harbors. This rod turned out to be an instant success. Now the average shoreline angler can target fish farther out from shore at night than before. I thought i was doing well with my 9'9" Guide Select Pro & my 10'6" T40X. But i'm now getting maybe another 20-30yd farther out.
Even at a 50/50 split these are 7ft sections. I use Fishing Butlers to strap the sections together. I've tried 3000, 4000 & 6000 spinning reels day & night. My 4000 Blue Azores felt the best for weight & balance. Now i use a 4000 Cedros spinner. The 3000 was a bit on the small side though it's still ok. A 5000 or 6000 is a bit large but she goes. Just remember if you go all night weight will be an issue unless you're bait casting.
For this i used videos of my 7'9" & 9' T40X Okuma Rods to concentrate on whipping closer to shore for Akule. I really didn't want to show my night vids catching using this 14ft as it would give away my areas. Still if i'm catching using a shorter rod, well you know. I tried using this rod in town during the day & had fun with releasing small Jacks to Cudas. I let a local shore caster use my rig for a few minutes before he left for the nearest tackle shop to get one for himself. Always better to arrive at your own decision.
Years ago Okuma unveiled the 14ft Menpachi rod for shoreline whippers targeting Akule (Mackerel Scad) at night in Hilo & Kono Harbors. This rod turned out to be an instant success. Now the average shoreline angler can target fish farther out from shore at night than before. I thought i was doing well with my 9'9" Guide Select Pro & my 10'6" T40X. But i'm now getting maybe another 20-30yd farther out.
Even at a 50/50 split these are 7ft sections. I use Fishing Butlers to strap the sections together. I've tried 3000, 4000 & 6000 spinning reels day & night. My 4000 Blue Azores felt the best for weight & balance. Now i use a 4000 Cedros spinner. The 3000 was a bit on the small side though it's still ok. A 5000 or 6000 is a bit large but she goes. Just remember if you go all night weight will be an issue unless you're bait casting.
For this i used videos of my 7'9" & 9' T40X Okuma Rods to concentrate on whipping closer to shore for Akule. I really didn't want to show my night vids catching using this 14ft as it would give away my areas. Still if i'm catching using a shorter rod, well you know. I tried using this rod in town during the day & had fun with releasing small Jacks to Cudas. I let a local shore caster use my rig for a few minutes before he left for the nearest tackle shop to get one for himself. Always better to arrive at your own decision.