Dear All,

As promised in an earlier post, the next model to be released in the C602 category, is the 1207 SURF!

SURF 1207-2 Stats
Blank Length: 12'0"
Blank Weight: 9 oz grams / 255 grams
Butt Diameter: 0.79
Tip: 9.0
ERN: 34.8
AA: 67
Line: 15-50lb
Lure: 2-10oz
Finish: Matte, Slightly Ridged, With "Black Widow" weave on blank, length of weave 45"

Pictures can be seen here, and IMHO the blank turned out stunning.

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Priced at $249 only for the launch, will ship with a signed Gary Loomis certificate.

Thanks,
Aleks

For the weight it throws and it's overall length having a blank weight of 9 ounces is very very impressive indeed . Most surf blanks that can throw up to 10 oz are considerably heavier hovering around 16 to 19 ounce blank weights .

A 2-10 ounce lure rating is pretty darn remarkable , I would bet 5 to 6 ounce would be close to it's best performance potential .

I really hope NFC considers producing some shorter surf blank lengths with ratings along the lines of 1-4 and 2-6 in the 9 to 11 foot length range in this material because those would be super hot sellers imo.

Chris,

I'm not an expert distance caster by any means - but can easily cast 10oz about 100 yards with this blank.

Best,
Aleks

I think this blank will sell like crazy for people that throw heavy weight for giant drum off the outer banks . I have little doubt about it's performance potential just by reading the specs but the majority of surf fisherman prefer surf blanks that are from 9 to 10'6" in length and lure ratings more along the lines on 1-3 , 2-5 , 1-4 - 3- 6 etc...

The outer banks guys throw heavier weight like 5-8 , 6- 10 and do prefer 12 to 13 foot length surf blanks but New England to Florida surf casters typically prefer slightly shorter blanks with lower lure weight ratings .

Beautiful looking blank and it should fit that heavier market nicely. I'll echo what Chris said about hopefully producing blanks in the 9-11ft range. I was ready to buy it if there were any way that I could use it for plugging.

Aleks Maslov Wrote:
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> Chris,
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> I'm not an expert distance caster by any means -
> but can easily cast 10oz about 100 yards with this
> blank.
>
> Best,
> Aleks

Alex how far does it cast 2-3 oz?

Aleks - when will they be available and how long is the launch pricing in effect? Thanks!

They are available right now Michael .

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Bob , didn't you buy the below blank ? It's a 11.5 footer in a 2-8 ounce rating . How does it throw 2-3 oz ?

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/20/2022 07:05PM by chris c nash.

There are two reasons for adding sinker weight: distance casting, and holding bait in place. For either of these goals there are other and sometimes more effective strategies.

Chris, I built an 1167-2 to throw lures in the 3-5 oz range. I have another rod to throw the 2-3 oz range. But, I really like the 1167-2. it has been proven very versatile throughout the 2-5 oz range. i can't say its the best throughout that range, but I really like the rod for Mexico surf fishing for Roosters. I would buy it again.

Alex, Any possibility I can still buy this blank at the $250 intro price?

Hi Bob,

Unfortunately no - as with the entire C6O2 line, there is an initial pre-order period when the blanks are on sale, after that, we have decided never to put them on sale.

Best,
Aleks

Bob Ginther Wrote:
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> Alex, Any possibility I can still buy this blank
> at the $250 intro price?