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The Nomad - A new rods series for Kayak Fishing
July 5, 2007 |
The Nomad, Hookset Global’s Kayak Series - The Answer for the Paddlers’ needs?
Over the past 10 years kayak fishing has quickly evolved as a truly mainstream style of fishing. Sit-on-top style kayaks are the most common boats used for the pursuit of both freshwater and saltwater fish. These affordable and easily launched craft offer exceptional access to prime fishing areas, while their quiet, low-profile presence on the water provides for stealthy presentations to wary fish.
The unique characteristics of kayak design, however, create challenges for traditional rods, and as it’s the hottest trend in fishing recently, the right solution was just a matter of time.
With the introduction of Hookset Global’s Kayak Series – the “Nomad”, paddlers now have specialized rods, especially designed to excel from a kayak.
Hookset Global’s Kayak Series, the “Nomad” includes four saltwater models, two spinning and two casting.
Two kayak fishing rods are built in one piece, measure 2.10 meter in length and the other two kayak fishing rods in the Nomad series are built in 2+1 pieces, measure 1.80 and 2.10 meter, all feature fast actions, built from high quality carbon, and come with high quality Fuji guides.
The Nomad Series consists on lightweight, sensitive and agile rods that deliver an incredible amount of power and long-term durability.
You can clearly see that every detail in the Nomad Series kayak fishing rods was specifically design to answer the needs of kayak fishing.
The 2.10 meter rods were design for the longer kayaks, of size 4.10 meters and above.
The benefits of 2.10 rod length and fast action begin with trolling and continue through fighting fish. The specific length assures the trolled line will not interfere with paddling, even when your rod holders are placed in front of the angler. With a fish on the line, the rod length and fast action assures that the angler can follow it around the ends of the kayak while remaining safely balanced in the cockpit.
The 1.80 meter rod is designed for shorter kayaks or for situations when you are targeting massive fish.
The JIG2C and JIG2S rods offer a great solution for those who can’t decide which length is better for their needs.
The JIG2 rods consist on 2 + 1 pieces – the handle and the blank, when the blank comes in two different lengths, to built either a 1.80 or 2.10 rods.
The size of the rod also affects its strength, when the 1.80meter rod is rated for up to 70 lb line support.
The high quality carbon provides the confident power needed to land fish.
In the absence of a partner’s assistance, the angler must “high-stick” the rod to bring fish within range of a net or gaff. The Nomad rods offer the structural stability to withstand “high-stick” landing of fish, without having to fear any damage to the rod.
The Nomad series handle design is configured for use from a sitting position.
The rear grips are shortened for easy maneuverability around the torso and thighs while the fore grips are lengthened for a firm grip, generating leverage from the upper body only. The lengthened fore grips also provide ample room to attach rod leashes where they will not interfere with a comfortable hand position.
The Nomad Series casting models include: TRL210C, rated for 30- to 50-lb line and the JIG2C, rated for up to 60 lb for the 2.10 rod and 70 lb for the 1.80 rod.
The Nomad Series spinning models include the TRL210S, rated for 30- to 50-lb line and the JIG2S, rated for up to 60 lb for the 2.10 rod and 70 lb for the 1.80 rod.
Happy Fishing J
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Beautiful.
except, i cant find a single online source to purchase one, or to get a hint at the prices…
is there a link you can send?
thanks. ilan.
Hi Ilan
Hookset global is a relatively young company, and her products are sold to a very few shops at this time, I didn’t see any impressive web presence.
The company’s site is also not too impressive, when I mailed them they said that a new and complete web site will be launched in a matter of weeks.
I hope that when the site is up it leads to online shop of the products.
I got my rod for 140$, not expensive if you consider the high modulus materials, the Fuji guides and the fact you get two rods for one.
As for now I caught a few fish with it, not as big as I’d like, but they put on a decent fight and reeling them in was a pleasure.
If you sent me your e-mail address I could update you when I got more information.
Happy fishing ?