Title: Lancer Pistol Grip Casting Rod
Post by: Donald Garner on March 20, 2022, 04:55:00 PM
Post by: Donald Garner on March 20, 2022, 04:55:00 PM
Alrighty how many of you guys have ever fished with a 5ft Lancer Model # 6J-6056 Heavy Action Pistol Grip casting rod?
(https://i.imgur.com/Hjb8T58.jpg?5)
(https://i.imgur.com/AYsScCm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jkco9Md.jpg)
The wife and I were visiting one of the local Antique Shops here. One of the vendors had a couple buckets full of these rods. Each rod was priced @ $6.00 dollars. I bought 4 of them 2 of which I'm going to rig up for my grandkids when they come down in May. The ones I bought for my grandkids were Light Weight rods for small crankbaits, jigs etc.
The rod in the picture I matched it up with a ABU Garcia Black Max low profile bait casting reel. I tied on a practice casting bait a 3/8oz jig and played around in the yard with it. I'm going to use this for spinnerbait fishing. The other one I'm going to rig it up for Texas Rigged soft plastics.
The rod reminds me of those Lew's Speed Sticks from back in the late 70's and early 80's. It has those white ceramic guides and of course that pistol grip on a black fiberglass blank. I'm looking forward to getting it out on the water and play around with it.
(https://i.imgur.com/Hjb8T58.jpg?5)
(https://i.imgur.com/AYsScCm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jkco9Md.jpg)
The wife and I were visiting one of the local Antique Shops here. One of the vendors had a couple buckets full of these rods. Each rod was priced @ $6.00 dollars. I bought 4 of them 2 of which I'm going to rig up for my grandkids when they come down in May. The ones I bought for my grandkids were Light Weight rods for small crankbaits, jigs etc.
The rod in the picture I matched it up with a ABU Garcia Black Max low profile bait casting reel. I tied on a practice casting bait a 3/8oz jig and played around in the yard with it. I'm going to use this for spinnerbait fishing. The other one I'm going to rig it up for Texas Rigged soft plastics.
The rod reminds me of those Lew's Speed Sticks from back in the late 70's and early 80's. It has those white ceramic guides and of course that pistol grip on a black fiberglass blank. I'm looking forward to getting it out on the water and play around with it.
Title: Re: Lancer Pistol Grip Casting Rod
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on March 20, 2022, 05:03:05 PM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on March 20, 2022, 05:03:05 PM
That's a sweet find Don. 
I have a similar looking 5' pistol grip somewhere in the back of my storage closet. I don't believe it is that particular make but it does have those same white guide inserts you mentioned. If I remember right that was the norm.
Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
I have a similar looking 5' pistol grip somewhere in the back of my storage closet. I don't believe it is that particular make but it does have those same white guide inserts you mentioned. If I remember right that was the norm.
Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Lancer Pistol Grip Casting Rod
Post by: Eric-Maine on March 21, 2022, 04:11:49 PM
Post by: Eric-Maine on March 21, 2022, 04:11:49 PM
Awesome find.
Sent from my SM-G781U using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-G781U using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Lancer Pistol Grip Casting Rod
Post by: big g on March 21, 2022, 04:33:12 PM
Post by: big g on March 21, 2022, 04:33:12 PM
I like pistol grip rods for jerkbaits. They are easier to get a walking action going without a long butt. You don't need a big set with treble hooked baits. A six foot pistol grip is perfect.
Title: Re: Lancer Pistol Grip Casting Rod
Post by: D.W. Verts on March 21, 2022, 10:47:39 PM
Post by: D.W. Verts on March 21, 2022, 10:47:39 PM
I still use them. Always will, too.
Dale
Dale
Title: Re: Lancer Pistol Grip Casting Rod
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on March 22, 2022, 01:33:14 PM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on March 22, 2022, 01:33:14 PM
Quote from: big g on March 21, 2022, 04:33:12 PMBasil Bacon and Charlie Campbell both used the short pistol grips for walking spooks.
I like pistol grip rods for jerkbaits. They are easier to get a walking action going without a long butt. You don't need a big set with treble hooked baits. A six foot pistol grip is perfect.
I agree that for any walking bait they make it easier to work. I still prefer short rods for several techniques, especially working close to cover.
Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk