Rockhopper wrote:Scara,
I'm interested to learn more about the Profile. I fancy one. Peter Thain told me that they have hit over 230 yards with very light weights over grass. I got a surprise when he told me it was stiffer than a PTX Bass rod, although he did say that Andy Miller had a softer model Profile.
It sounds good but I have to ask myself where does it fit in if its so much like the PTX, unless I'm missing something obvious.
Its always a good sign when you hit a PB with a new rod, I bet you feel well pleased, nice one!
BTW...Peter Thain did say that he thought the Profile was the nearest thing he has used to the old 2500m but with a lot slimmer but section.
Tom.
Tom,
I've heard some people say there is another version of the profile called the Profile lure which is lighter than the one I have. this might be the one Andy Miller has.
Where the rod fits for me is multi purpose, when i spend 300 sterling i need to get as much from the rod as i can. As the profile is so light you can hold it all day in the surf, it will not collapse in heavy surf either.
(ptx bass does this you say.)
I can also swich and send it along way with a clipped down and 4 oz grip.
with a good tide and the rod still fishes. fished it with 5oz still seems ok.
Rod seems to be happy fishing 3oz 20yards out picking up small flounder.
no problem picking up bites either.
Tried abit of semi rough fishing on sunday with it and had no problems.
Also I can take it to the field and practice casting, which to my surprise I am hitting some respectable distances compared to what I was.
It's a very good balance for me.(me maybe not all) It fits in with 90% of my fishing. clean beachs to semi rough, maybe a bit of pier where you'll be coming from sand to kelp. Also if fishing a competition having the abillity to hit long distance and bring a lsd in.
Maybe a ptx on steroids.