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Originally Posted by SeaWolf
the xra1205 is a great plugging rod. although some may like it for eels, it is a moderately fast action rod and tends to throw off eels more easily. the gsb1201m has a moderate action, which is better for loading eels, especially any larger ones.
the gsb1201L is nice, but a better pencil popper rod and best for lures under 2.5 oz. it can handle 3, but you dont have the needed power to push the heavier lures out. dont bother paying too much attention to the lamiglas specs on the gsb1201L/M and 1321L/M. both are way overrated.
i have all 3 rods rods and if i had to choose one to suit all applications, it would be the gsb1201m. i've built many gsb1201m for customers and all are extremely happy w/ the result. i have several customers that have both rods, and prefer the gsb1201m to the xra1205 for throwing eels. peteg is one of those customers. stop down the saltwater edge and check the rods out as he usually has the rods in the shop or on his truck.
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if the 1201 M is overrated, what would you estimate the rating to be?
im interested in picking one up, and was looking at the blanks cat last night and based on the ratings was leaning towards the L. I throw almost exclusively eels, but do throw wood swimmers and poppers up to about 4 oz.