Kipto 12/9: Lost my Togginity

[CB kayak 02]

TVSC63M 6' 3' 1 40 - 60 lbs 135g M Med-Fast

This is the model I just bought. spinning version. I like it a lot. Doesn't look like it can handle all the weight, but it's strong!!!!

[chex]

Now I gotta find a reel for it!

Light rod... get a light reel. Something under 16 ounces. Check out the Calcuttas... the 200B is like 10 oz with 11Lbs of drag... not bad. It's what I have on my 63ML and it feels really great. Only thing I'm not crazy about is the small double handle. I prefer a single big one. I'm gonna try to switch it out for a Tekota single handle and see if that works.

On the 63M, you may want a heavier action reel to go with the 40-60Lb braid the rod is rated for. Be advised that the reel seat on the 63ML S grip is a bit small and, for example, will not fit the default Avet SX rod mount (you can order a slimmer rod mount from Avet though). not sure about the 63M's seat.

[tufnik]

Just got a Calcutta 200B for Christmas, and that's what I plan to put on the S grip (ML or M). Think I should go for the M, Chex? Going to hang a couple ounces for bottom fishing as well as 1-2 ounce jigs for jigging.

[chex]

Just got a Calcutta 200B for Christmas, and that's what I plan to put on the S grip (ML or M). Think I should go for the M, Chex? Going to hang a couple ounces for bottom fishing as well as 1-2 ounce jigs for jigging.

I think a 200B might be light for the M. The ML is rated for 40-50 lb braid, so it's already a pretty stiff (yet sensitive) rod. Also rated for a 110g jig which is just under 4 oz, so I'd go with the ML. The 63 ML + Calcutta 200B is really a nice combo, I think you'll like it. Really light and well balanced. Feels like a sword. But please don't take my word for it. Take your reel into BPS and try it out for yourself... You may think otherwise.