Casting Soreness

[Jmeyers]

Few weeks ago I was talking with a buddy about making a custom rod and what we would want on there...we got off topic a bit and started talking about other things, I'm not sure about all of you but I know the side of my ribs are kinda sore the next day from the handle of the rod pushing against them when reeling in cowgirls and jerking plastics...

Is there anything out there (Like an under armour shirt) that has padding on the side to help out? It's not a horrible pain or anything just annoying that it's always there...do any of you experience this? what have you done to prevent it?

[Esox_Magnum]

I only notice this on short handled rods, long handles don't seem to bother me... Then again casting daily I might just get used to it...

[delmuts]

Like Esox, i use long handle rods so i don't have that problem.( i've even gone as far as extending the handle on one so it would stick past my body some)

On the flip side; I watched a Shaw Grizby show where he had some sort of a padded ball that slid on the end of his rod to protect his ribs.

[Jmeyers]

Padded ball huh? I'll have to check that out. Thanks!

[delmuts]

Not the one i have seen on Shaw Grizby( i'm still searching!! ), but Cabels offers rubber butt caps for rods. Maybe one of these would work for you.

[delmuts]

I owe Shaw an appology! His last name is GRIGBSY! Me bad!! I did sign up for his facebook. Will see if i get an answer there.

I was informed!!!!!! That if nothing else i WOULD be getting some of the ones from Cabelas. The Mrs. has that problem, and so do the grand kids!

[Jmeyers]

If you get a few let me know how they work out

[delmuts]

Posting on "Facebook" paid off! They gave me the web site and such. Search Luna sea "cush-it" Suppose to not only act as a cushion, but can float a rod also. Spendy buggers though! BUT!!! Mrs. SAYS!!!!!

[Jmeyers]

Geez they are a little spendy, thanks for the find though I'll have to look into it. I like that it floats your rod!

[401TE]

You could do the same thing with a racquetball and some rod/tennis racket wrap...for wayyy less than $30.

[Esox_Magnum]

As far as rods floating all mine do, but have seen a TB custom Loomis Steel beat a mag dawg to the bottom of the lake... must have been the Abu 6500 on it LOL

[delmuts]

I'll be going with the option of floating the rods! The Mrs. wants them for her and grand kids.( and for my peace of mind when she is using one of MY baitcasters!)

[Jmeyers]

yea I've got funny stories of rods going into the drink never to be found again... I like the floating concept

[Nick Kuhn]

Most full cork rods will float. My dad sent one overboard last season: and it didn't have a ton of cork but it still was floating. The end was only sticking out of the water by about an inch, but I was easily able to retrieve it. I suppose thing might be different for the guys throwing pounders or who stick a 20 ounce saltwater reel on their rod.

[delmuts]

The Mrs. has to usually reel a fish in with the rod against her tummy( not alot of arm and hand strength). Then she likes to use one of MY baitcasters from time to time. Want to be certain it will float!

[Scoot]

It's interesting, but my experience with the "floatablility" of rods is different than most here are reporting- every last one of them that my kids and nephews have thrown in have sunk. Most have sunk faster than a stinkin' cement block! One lesson I learned is to have kids throw baits that float! When the road sinks to the bottom, the lure floats to the top and the whole rig can be retrieved...