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Mike P · 02-14-2005, 09:14 AM

I agree with Toby on eels and the 1208---I've cast off a lot, too. I hate to have to baby a cast using snakes.

Braid and eels don't mix, generally. Even when using a parabolic rod, I have to keep feeling the head of the eel and gauge how much meat is left before the eel will go flying. Not a big deal with spinning reels, and I have a VERY fast thumb when I throw eels on convench. But, I've cast eels off within 5 casts with the 1208.

If you rig your eels---I think the 1208 would be a pissah rod for riggies

The Lami GSBs are about the most versatile graphite rods going, but All Star, and now the Batson SU series, are a fantastic value.

02-14-2005, 09:14 AM	#10
Mike P Jiggin' Leper Lawyer iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E Posts: 8,158	I agree with Toby on eels and the 1208---I've cast off a lot, too. I hate to have to baby a cast using snakes. Braid and eels don't mix, generally. Even when using a parabolic rod, I have to keep feeling the head of the eel and gauge how much meat is left before the eel will go flying. Not a big deal with spinning reels, and I have a VERY fast thumb when I throw eels on convench. But, I've cast eels off within 5 casts with the 1208. If you rig your eels---I think the 1208 would be a pissah rod for riggies The Lami GSBs are about the most versatile graphite rods going, but All Star, and now the Batson SU series, are a fantastic value.