Vance's T702-7 Spiral Wrap Trout-Salmon-Kokanee Rod I have been guiding for over 15 years, using custom made rods to get the maximum performance. I have combined several of the designs I’ve used into our new rod. This rod starts with a seven foot, one-piece, thin wall, E-Glass blank. It is cut into two pieces and a high quality spigot ferrule and post is added. This ferrule is used in high-end fly rods because of its strength and flexibility. What makes this rod unique from most other rods is the spiral wrapped guides. The middle three guides rotate the line from the top of the blank underneath, so that the tip of the rod is down like a spinning rod. Simply stating: When the reel is facing up, the tip is facing down. This allows the action of a spinning rod at the tip but the benefit of a casting reel. When the rod is loaded, this eliminates line rub on the blank that is common in casting rods. Custom rod makers have been making these for years. I feel this design is best for trolling and down rigger applications.
- Vance
Features: Spiral Wrap Design
Alignment Dots
Spigot Ferrule
Extra Long Cork Handle
Trigger Reel Seat
Line Rating: 2-8lbs
Action: Med/Light
Vance's 58002-8 Live Bait; Mooching; Downrigging; Salmon-Halibut-Lake Trout-Striper
Rod The overwhelming success of our custom 7-foot rod has encouraged us to expand our line. This new 8-foot rod is designed to handle a wide variety of fishing needs. We started off with a premium parabolic medium action E-glass blank, then we add our unique spiral wrap guide placement, then finish it up with comfortable EVA grips. I designed this rod with downrigging for ocean Salmon in mind. What I have found is, that it is the number one choice of anglers fishing for: large Trout,(lead core and downriggers) Stripers, (both bait and trolling) Halibut, (both drifting and trolling) and mooching for Salmon. The only disappointment you will have with this rod is that you will find yourself fishing this rod more than your other rods you paid three times this price for.
- Vance
Features: Spiral Wrap Design
Specifically designed guide placement for superior performance and action similar to a one-piece rod
Handle length and foregrip designed for controlling large fish with medium range gear
Line keeper for easy storage
Line Rating: 8 to 20 lbs.
Lure Weight .5 oz. to 2 oz.
Action: Medium
