Long shot, but does anyone one have an All Star Ben Doer SS86M2 (8'-6" spinning rod, rated for 1 1/4 oz lures), or even just the top half that they'd be willing to sell or trade? Hasn't been made in years. Its a nice blank but was a terribly made factory rod, IMO. I redid the reel seat and grips on mine this winter and then broke the tip this spring.

Thanks.

Josh

All star or st croix?
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Only know of st croix that made the den doer
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I had one. It lives at the bottom of the Race Point rip with a vs150.

I hit the man overboard button when it happened. I jig that spot every year. Never got it back.

It was my favorite striper rod until I switched to the RH Custom BS704.

Good luck dude. You should set up a search on Ebay. It was definately a St. Croix. I bought it in the classifieds here...I don't remember who sold it to me.

Rick

its an all star. only made for a short time and a while back.

The St Croix you are confusing it with is the Ben Doerr Surf System SS80M. I have rewrapped mine a couple of times. Favorite rod for schoolies. It was a one piece. Josh has the All Star two piece.

thanks to Ross I think I was able to find one. If anyone else has one that they're willing to part with let me know in case that falls through.

I had one. It lives at the bottom of the Race Point rip with a vs150.

I hit the man overboard button when it happened. I jig that spot every year. Never got it back.

It was my favorite striper rod until I switched to the RH Custom BS704.

Good luck dude. You should set up a search on Ebay. It was definately a St. Croix. I bought it in the classifieds here...I don't remember who sold it to me.

Rick

The VS150 you bought from me?

The VS150 you bought from me?

Yup. You gave me a hell of a deal on that one, too, Bob.

Yup. You gave me a hell of a deal on that one, too, Bob.

We both got a deal on that reel Rick, I still own a 200 & 250 with very low serial numbers and will have them forever, well if I ever fish again

We both got a deal on that reel Rick, I still own a 200 & 250 with very low serial numbers and will have them forever, well if I ever fish again

I can help you get rid of them, if you want.:1poke:

If push comes to shove,I think that the Fiberstar Composite rods supposedly have tapers/actions that are pretty similar to the All Stars (although I have no experience with Allstars to judge). The owner of the company is very knowledgeable about All Stars and other older blanks (I think he has a big collection) and likely could guide you towards a close replacement.

I can help you get rid of them, if you want.:1poke:

Thanks but I'm going to keep them, Sorry Josh for hyjacking your thread