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Clogston29 · 10-11-2004, 08:30 PM

So i've done some research and I think that I'm going to get a custom built on an all star 1266-2 blank this winter for using around the rocks. I'm planning on matching it with a 706z (already have the reel) with 30 lb fire line. I'm looking to use it to fish mostly 2-3.5 oz lures and I want something that will fish that weight very comfortably but also be able to go alittle higher and lower, say around 1.5 oz (bomber magnum long a) in a pinch but not necessarily load up well with that weight. I have a 1145-2 (1-3 oz) that I love (but doesn't really have the backbone that I want in the rocks) and a lamiglass surf and jetty factory rod (3-8 oz) and the 1266-2 seems like it will fit the void that I have perfectly.

I just wanted to get some opinions from people who know alot more about this than me about whether I've come to the right conclusion. I also heard that some of the all-star blanks, such as the 1145-2, have had problems and was wondering if anyone has had problems with the 1266-2. Thanks for any replies and sorry about the wordy post.

10-11-2004, 08:30 PM	#1
Clogston29 xxx iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Playin' in the Dark Posts: 2,407	allstar 1266-2? So i've done some research and I think that I'm going to get a custom built on an all star 1266-2 blank this winter for using around the rocks. I'm planning on matching it with a 706z (already have the reel) with 30 lb fire line. I'm looking to use it to fish mostly 2-3.5 oz lures and I want something that will fish that weight very comfortably but also be able to go alittle higher and lower, say around 1.5 oz (bomber magnum long a) in a pinch but not necessarily load up well with that weight. I have a 1145-2 (1-3 oz) that I love (but doesn't really have the backbone that I want in the rocks) and a lamiglass surf and jetty factory rod (3-8 oz) and the 1266-2 seems like it will fit the void that I have perfectly. I just wanted to get some opinions from people who know alot more about this than me about whether I've come to the right conclusion. I also heard that some of the all-star blanks, such as the 1145-2, have had problems and was wondering if anyone has had problems with the 1266-2. Thanks for any replies and sorry about the wordy post.