"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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I received a pistol grip fishing rod but I don't know how/when I am
suppose
to use it. Could someone also recommend a reel to pair with it?



I have a Fenwick HMG 5.5' pistol grip rod that I use for either lighter
weight lures, or for times in tight quarters where I may need to throw a
spinnerbait, crankbait or even t-rigged worms. It's a M action rod but has
plenty of backbone considering the use it gives me with lighter weight
stuff. I keep a Daiwa Procaster on it, and it makes a fine casting rod IMHO.
Amen to whomever added it is not for the limp wristed, it doesn't have that
long handle found on modern trigger sticks and strength/leverage are at a
premium when fishing these puppies.

Here's a link:

http://tinyurl.com/3o5sd

It's the top rod in the list of models, the only one listed with a "pistol"
grip.

I typically carry this pistol grip, 2 "trigger sticks" (typical long handled
casting rods) and 2 spinning rods with me and it fits into the lineup quite
nicely IMO, and it is the lightest action road among the bunch.