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Originally Posted by JohnnySaxatilis
Well if you're really looking to keep it around 300 getting a factory lami or a custom job is going be a little more than that, no? By a few hundred I think.
The shimano Tiralejo 11' 3-6 is a great rod. Strong butt and mid section and very sensitive tip. I mostly throw 2 3/8 oz poppers and 3oz pencils and it casts them beautifully, plus plenty strong to jig up to 5oz savages... Been using one for a few months now. REALLY light, lighter than anything I've touched, Im positive it would be as light if not lighter than any 10' lami. And retails at 3 bills. Just food for thought
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You are correct johnny, the thought of getting a custom Lami for $300 is a longshot. I will most definitely have to throw a few extra bucks at it if I go that route. Although I have seen some gorgeous rods in the rack for around $325-350, depending on the time of year and promotions.
I appreciate the suggestion on the Tirajelo, I saw one at the beginning of the season and they are a well built rod. Extremely light, and felt very responsive. The problem I have after two shoulder surgeries on the same shoulder, is being able to successfully "load" a rod at that length, to be able to get the maximum performance and distance out of it. If I were on open beaches alot it may not be as much of a factor, but I fish mostly on the rocks in RI and find the need for a shorter rod. Strictly my preference, as I know alot of guys like an 11 ftr.
I need to look over a few blanks, as they have one the GSB's suggested earlier, in the rack, and I'de like to look at it. They have a 1205 in the works too.
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