View Full Version : need rod to match my new reel


BasicPatrick
03-12-2004, 01:52 AM
Guys,

I am getting ready to order a new rod from Mr Mike CC

I have a 9' factory All Star /Breakaway spinning

This rod will host my new Abu 6500 TCST...question is ..what blank

capesams
03-12-2004, 07:34 AM
1088:)

spence
03-12-2004, 08:18 AM
What's the rod fer? All Star 1088 is great but darn stiff. I use mine mostly on the rocks...I believe the Sabre/batson 1088 is a bit less powerful...

-spence

DRUMCORPFAN
03-12-2004, 09:35 AM
i use abu6500tcst on a sabre 1088, i like it. :D

bud8fan
03-12-2004, 10:23 PM
Batson 1088!
or if ya want to break the bank a Arra 1084

BasicPatrick
03-12-2004, 11:30 PM
1088 looks like the one...Arra is too much for my blood

MikeCC...which 1088 do you reccomend

stripersnipr
03-13-2004, 07:55 AM
Whats the length of a 1088?

spence
03-13-2004, 09:48 AM
Most would be 9', but if I remember correctly the Batson is 2" under :think:

-spence

bud8fan
03-13-2004, 11:52 AM
Batson's 1087-1089 all come in at 8' 10"

scarecrow
03-14-2004, 10:51 PM
1088 are schweet rods.:D :D