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December 3, 2021 11:24 am
I recently posted this to another site before I realized this was up and running. Since it's my latest acquisition, I thought it might be worth re-posting to become initiated here.
For years I've been going to the beach using bass fishing tackle and for years I've been thinking about an Apia Natural Seven. I could either never pull the trigger when one came up or find one when I was ready. In 2020, Apia released what they called the Last Edition of the Foojin AD series. And, as in previous years, I did not get my act together and could not find an available natural seven in time. Only 77 were made, so I figured my chance for one had slipped away again. A year later, I found one from the Last Edition run. My new beach set up.
Apia Foojin AD Natural Seven, The Last Edition. 7ft 7, 12-42 g, Line max #2 with Luvias Airity.
December 3, 2021 11:38 am
First off, welcome to the family. It’s great to see you over here, Polkfish. And…Outstanding first post.
Absolutely beautiful combo. Patience often pays off when we are searching for our unicorns and this is no exception. Well done, sir. That rod is gorgeous.
How are you liking it, overall? Pros…any cons?
December 3, 2021 11:42 am
Beautiful rod, but only 77 made! 😮
Nice to see some spinning tackle for a change since I'm always feeling a little lost amongst all the BC.
A matching Daiwa Apia on it might look good 😋
December 3, 2021 12:20 pm
WOW...just a fabulous combo! Thanks for sharing.
FWIW, I have been successfully using a Shimano 8'3" Hard Rock MH rockfish spinning rod for everything from 1/4 Team Daiwa Poppers to 1 oz Lipless to 3/4 oz metal blade baits the last year.
Good to see some different paradigms in fishing gear outside the norm.
December 3, 2021 2:02 pm
Nice outfit, and welcome!
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December 3, 2021 2:43 pm
@rise Thanks RISE:
I'm having a hard time finding cons at this point. I love the versatility and operability for a salt rod.
At 7'7", I can still effectively launch baits from shore, but it's short enough to be highly operable with rip/jerk baits, which I tend to work really fast in the surf. It is light and well balanced, which allows me to go as long as the fish are biting. It has great handle ergonomics for massive two handed casts.
Nice progressive taper from med fast to regular depending on load allows batting a wide range of fish with confidence. I can strong arm a shark when things get dicey, but also handle a ladyfish gently enough for a safe release.
It has a center cut break with beautiful ferrules reinforced with extra tape in that area. This allows it to bend and fish like a single piece and much unlike travel rods of days past.
It's a versatile and highly operable rod which makes ninja-style, stealthy fishing in public and semi-private beaches a breeze. Also, even when I target snook, I may invariably hook into 5 or more by-catch species and it does well no matter the taker. It goes from shark to ladyfish seamlessly. Also, the length and action allows accurate on-target delivery of baits if I'm casting at buoys, areas where birds are feeding or piers.
Some more pictures to illustrate the two piece construction, handle, and balance.
December 4, 2021 2:35 am
@polkfish1 great info/write-up and those beautiful fish are just icing on the cake. Love it!
December 4, 2021 10:23 am
VERY nice... Ask around, I'm not easily impressed. That's a short stick to find on surf but I'm with you it. I LOVE surf casting, so Zen like and rhythmic every time I'm there I feel like I've extended my lifetime by a week. And with my stress levels I probably have. I wish I could do it much more often, but such is fate.
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December 4, 2021 1:27 pm
@keeping-it-reel Thanks man! Yeah; I’ve always thought about the Apia Lunker Custom but then when the LT reels came out, I kind of cooled down on that idea. But that’s a monkey that still gnaws on me.
