In this post, I will be sharing some of my views on my all time favourite surf-rods, Zziplex. Currently, I have 4 Zziplex rods and each rods or I should say, models has different actions and bends when you hit a fish at the end of the line.
Profile Match
My first Zziplex rod is "Profile Match" and this is an awesome fishing rod. It is light and the diameter is around 20mm (if I can remember correctly). You can hold the rod all day long without tiring yourself. This a fantastic rod for fishing and my recommendation is to use sinker size ranging form size 3 - size 4. Well it may sound a little bit too light, but do not forget, when we added bait to our rig, size 4 sinker is a good choice.
So far, I do not have trouble loading this rod in order to send my baits to the distance that I want. In addition, I would say that this rod, Profile Match, has a good bite detection. You can even detect a slightest nibble at the end of your line. This is what a good fishing rod is all about.
Federation
My next Zziplex was "Federation". This is an old classic and one of the best models during it's time. I mostly use this rod for casting on the field instead of fishing. However, the "Federation" can also be used for fishing and trust me, this model has a different loading action as compared to "Profile Match". Well, it could be due to the material that was used to make the "Federation" and it's butt is much bigger in diameter as to compared to "Profile Match". The "Federation" is an all time classic which is no longger in production. It is one of my precious Zziplex Collections.
Primo Match
Next in line is the "Primo Match". This is my favourite and most treasured Zziplex rod as it is a precious gift from my beloved wife for my birthday present this year, 2011. This is a good fishing rod that can be used to target the monsters from the deep. However, I would not recommend this rod for beginners as it requires some techniques to load this rod and to maximise it properly during a cast. It is a good and "friendly" rod once you are able to control it with your casting technique. My recommendation for the casting technique when using this rod is the "Pendulum" casting style. Well, I am not saying that other casting styles will not be able to maximise this rod. However, based on my personal experience, I finds that the "Pendulum" casting style is the most suitable for me when using this rod and it able to send my baits miles away. In addition, I would recommend sinker size ranging from size 4 - size 6. The best is to use size 5. ;-)
SeaRaider2
Well, this not a surf-fishing rod, it is more to an uptide boat road. However, I still use this rod as my surfing rod. This rod is a must bring rod whenever I go for my surf-fishing trips. Trust me, this one lucky rods. I have caught quite a number of fishes using this rod. Well, this rod is just about 10 feets in length and my recommendation is to use either size3 or size4 sinker. That's all you need when using this rod. Do not think that this rod is unable launch your bait to good distance. Well, I am able to hit good distance with this rod and ofcourse with a good and proper casting style, you will be surprised how far you can launch your bait using this rod.
In conclusion, each Zziplex models, has its own actions and not all models can fits every casting styles. You need to find a rod that can fits your casting style. A good casting style will give you good distance and good fish, requires good distance. Till then, I see you when I see you.
Regards
Fishanatic.
