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Surf Rod Suggestion
Posted by: brad baker (216.198.182.---)
Date: March 24, 2010 07:40AM

I am looking for something like a 12ft, 2pc, Surf Med Action, 15-40 lbs line, 3-8 oz,. This is a heavy surf rod that needs to carry about 250+ yds of 80lb braid line. We use a 12/0 treble hook with 5oz weight. For casting and snagging BIG Spoonbill in Oklahoma up to 60-80lbs. I need a rod that has a butt diameter of about 1.190in/30.23mm. So it' needs to be pretty stoute! I would like to find something comparable in the range of 12-14ft and maybe heavier and about the same diameter etc. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated- Thanks


Brad

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Re: Surf Rod Suggestion
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: March 24, 2010 08:33AM

Batson SU 1509 or SU1569 heavy duty surf blanks

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Re: Surf Rod Suggestion
Posted by: Todd R. Vivian (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: March 24, 2010 02:26PM

Brad,
From the Mud Hole Surf Rocket Series

LSB1502MH 12'6" Butt OD 1.00"

Lamiglas
GSB1442MH 12'0" Butt OD 1.000"
GSB1502MH 12'6" Butt OD 1.085"
GSB1562M 13'0" Butt OD 1.065"


Regards,

Todd

Regards,
Todd Vivian
Mud Hole Custom Tackle

todd@mudhole.com

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Re: Surf Rod Suggestion
Posted by: Chris Garrity (---.phlapa.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 24, 2010 07:12PM

I don't have a catalog in front of me, but if I were you, I'd look at a fiberglass blank. It will be much cheaper, and will be very, very durable, and very strong. And the weight - glass is heavier than graphite -- seems like it won't matter that much with the kind of fishing you'll be doing.

If you can go with a one-piece, and 11'4" is not too short, Lamiglas' SB1363M might be a good fit. Rainshadow may have one too -- I'd check their catalog as well. Good luck.

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Re: Surf Rod Suggestion
Posted by: brad baker (216.198.182.---)
Date: March 24, 2010 08:14PM

Thanks for the inputs. I will check it out

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