best century rod for plugfishing the cape cod canal. 2 to 4 oz plugs
 

i have been hearing good things about the century rod.what would be the best choice blank. i fish spinning and use a daiwa 6000 reel..also has anyone heard of the northeaster series.i mostly cast loaded cordells too 4 oz .thank you all

I use a Sling Shot 1327 and 1328, either one is a great choice. If your local to canal or south shore I can meet you to try them. I'm sure one of the Century guys will tell about the noreaster series coming soon.
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I used a SS 1327 11' for all of last season and loved it for throwing wood in that range or if you prefer a 10'6, the 1267 is virtually the same rod, just shorter and of course a little lighter.

Another option is an S-2 if you are more into parabolic rods.

I was thinking the same. Going to have a 1267 built but in another thread here .guys were writing about broken Century's being brought to the show for replacement. Seems like there's so disagreement about whether they stand up well over time in the Canal where I mostly fish. Going to do some rethinking.
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I third the 1327 absolutely LOVE! This rod! Sold some of my GLoomis cause of it.
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Xra 1322
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Link??
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These rods have been BLOWN up from guys that used them for a season or less. I don't get it. People go out of their way to tell the world about a rod that they have little experience or usage with.
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I know it's off topic and I'm sorry to jump in but the whole Century thing reminds me of a pyramid scheme sales tactic. Not taking away from anyone by any means but it seems if you have been fishing for a few years and have a big mouth on the Internet they will sponsor you. You don't see any other respectable rod company doing anything remotely close to this. And even smaller companies don't do this
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Ouch. I'm not on the staff, only answered a question with what I've had no problems with the ones I've used.
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Don't be scared! I wasn't pointing anyone out. And it has nothing to do with anyone in particular. It's just annoying already. And I am aware that I totally screwed this thread but better than starting a new one. And with all the Century promoting they are not even a sponsor here. Btw Andy I have mad respect for you and your son.
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And btw once your son teaches you how to fish you may have a shot on the staff! Lol
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Too late..I already farted in your general direction!
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Then u suck
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Nice python reference! One of my employees @ work gave me the spam a lot pin.
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Also interested in reading through the prior post you mention. Contemplating a Sling Shot
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Now that the grump has finished hijacking the thread..... I think for 2 to 4 in the canal the 1327 or the 1267 or the newer S2 are the rods to go for. For plugs I would do the S2. For jigs either of the other 2 depending on your length preference.

Who said I was done? Btw gonna hit you up about the tctf thing we spoke about.
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Grump? That's probably one of the nicest things anyone's called you in a long time.
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OK

aint that the truth, its a joke seems as if you buy a century you get a pro staff agreement. Ive been fishing Rhode island conn and mass for 30 years, with plenty of very large fish. I don't brag, nor do i even post about my fish. Fishing was something you did and kept quiet, Century made it about who can talk more on the web. I have known many of there PRO STAFFERS for years and never in my wildest dream did i think they would be representing a product. Its petty sad but i guess that whats this Internet fishing bs is all about now. You don't see the lami pro staff guys or the st croix pro staff guys on here fighting and telling people bs. Who is on the CTS pro staff up here?? Im sure there on here somewhere are they internet heroes or are they fisherman?

Lamiman , you've been a member for 4 days (since ints now after midnight). Try coming back in a week (you'll be able to post again by then) and do something other than biotch about other people.

I bought a 1327 blank and a 1267 blank for the upcoming season. People have been complaining about rods breaking out of the box for years. It happens. Any of the newer light weight rods are subject to it. It is what it is. My favorite plugging rod for the ditch the past few years has been my SSU1201m I also own a 1322XSRA that I am re hanging conventional. I endorse no products other than what I have used. My opinion. Guys that jump on here and crap on a product with in their first few posts are more than likely doing so for a reason. I will apologize if the motives are not alterior but that seems to be a common theme. If you use one of the newer blanks and get a gouge in it or experience any type of deep scratching it will explode on you. Just part of the deal. You need to watch how you handle the blank. I appreciate people having issues. It will happen somewhere to someone for ever. I am sure we will here about this type of thing once the infinities have been fished for a while too. Like we did when the RA's came out. Bottom line is find a blank you feel good casting. That you can cast often without fatigue
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Btw I don't know who the hell lami man is. Just wanted to make that clear.lol
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This is my hero. Have u ever seen him road cast at the canal. Throws half way without an issue.
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I thought road casting was covered elsewhere...:rotf2:

Roadcasting is O.K. if no one is underneath, but if there is someone underneath the roadcaster fishing then the roadcaster is an #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&. Another post digression from orignial intent.

Instead of going on opinions of people you don't know, you should try out some different rods, both Century and other brands, to see what feels comfortable for you. Bring the reel you're going to mount on the rod and cast it to get a feel for it. What works for someone else might not be right for you. You should definitely take Tysdad115 up on his very kind offer to try his rods out.

My concern with these new thin walled blanks is trying to turn a big fish in heavy current at the canal. A thin 11 footer isn't really made to do that. You may reach the other side of the canal with your cast, but it doesn't do you any good if you aren't experienced enough to get a big fish in from that distance.

Whatever you decide, good luck. Also keep in mind that high end equipment doesn't catch fish, the person using it does.

He won't be road casting for a while after the beating Jack Swagger gave him last week on RAW, lol.

I agree with that

X2, Plus you should answer some questions at least for yourself, no matter what rod or manufacturer you go with.

You say you fish up to 4 oz. but is that jigging? Plugs?
What will you be using the rod for? Is it for the canal only, or mostly canal and some other locations? Rock hopping?
Do you have other rods to fit other slots or will this be your one and only rod to do it all?
What are you currently fishing now? What do you like about it? and what don't you like about it?
What other rods have you fished? What did you like/dislike about them?
Do you like your rods to be more parabolic or less?
I’d also look into things like:
What is the warranty? How have things been handled by them in the past?
Are you looking for a 1 piece or 2 piece, or could you care less?
How do the rods cast, and how do they fight fish?
Do you need a custom or would a factory be fine for you?

There are a lot of things to think about. Good luck in your search, and don't rush into anything. There are a lot of helpful people on the site and if there is a rod you are considering, I am sure someone would let you try it out.

People who fish the Canal heavily tend to blow up rods. I've seen as many Lamiglas rods break as any other brand. I can't count the number of Super Surf 11' MH rods I've seen break in the same area, about a foot above the reel. I've even seen guys break Harnells back in the day. Even the fabled, revered GSB blanks can break.

You could also ask a couple of local shops that build hundreds a rods a year about dealing with Lamiglas on warranty coverage.

How many guys blow up rods by trying to snap a jig loose from a snag, instead of pointing the tip at it and pulling straight back? How many break them by snap casting a high modulus, fast taper rod? How many break them by catching their lure on a rock or brush on their backswing? How many drop the rod on the rocks, causing a small, unseen crack?

Are the Century rods that are breaking the original HJ 1327s, which weren't autoclaved, or the newer Slingshot autoclaved versions?

I only know of two CTS pro staffers, and both are very experienced, hard-core guys.

thin wall = snap

^^^ simple, precise, eloquent. :rotf2:

People asked for link of broken Centuries. Not too good at that stuff. Part of RI show thread. Been informed by knowledgeable person that the negative comments may not be objective. More independent info is probably called for in this case.
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Excellent advise fishbones! I personally witnessed a new century rod snap off the top 6" of the tip while casting a 2 and a half oz pencil at the canal. It sounded like a shotgun going off! If it snaps during a cast, what happens fighting a 30+lb fish in a swift current? I personally use an arra 1322. Casts a mile and has a solid backbone. Super happy with that purchase from CMS.
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I unhooked them and released them.. without any problems.
Not arguing here, just countering and answering your question with experienced facts. Can we drop this now?
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Hard part about any rod that breaks is not knowing what type of pounding it has taken. The wrong impact on any rod will create a weak point that will fail under the right conditions. I've been a custom rod builder longer than most on this site have been around let alone fishing and have seen just about every make n model of rod broken one way or other.About the only one I've never seen broke is the old Lami bts 120 6m. An old Hatteras heaver from the 60's. Probably one of the original canal sticks and was only a limited run.A few broken rods means hard fishing and probably banging off rocks when slipping an falling. A lot means a flaw.
Thin walled blanks will never take the same beating as heavier rods.It doesn't mean they're not a good rod. I've broken 3 of the new rods myself so far. A CTS at Rissa a couple yrs ago,aslingshot 120 from a plug slamming into it and and a 1327 slingshot that I'm still not sure why she failed. Before this I've broken fenwick 136m,lami 1322 Arra and Gsb and a few 8 an 9 ftrs. I still use another one of the rods that I broke because they do the job I want not because they're bad rods.Bad blanks show up quick because you don't see a couple broke here n there you see a lot. Look at the ist run ARRA 9 ft 2 peice. If you break one send it back.

if a rod is junk you will see a few custom builders an some shops on here talking about them. Ron

If u want to test a rod put it in my hands. For free that is. :). I will test it to its fullest potential and give it back. I only give honest feedback. :uhuh:

I'm just sharing what I witnessed and my experience with a product I am pleased with. I think some folks will become very brand loyal once they commit to a particular product. My father-in-law for instance will only buy Chevy cars. Chevy could produce cars that had their wheels fall off after 15 miles and he would still find a way to defend their superiority as an auto manufacturer. I am not immune to brand loyalty either and I am not claiming that century produces an inferior product. Yes, we can drop it now. Lol.
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