christian, I have a bunch of rods in great working condition; i would use one before i went out and bought another one..
It's not that i can't afford 'em.. cause i'm getting all kinds of Birthday money from family, that will pay for the Custom Rod.
then i suppose i can beg my parents for a Abu 6500
and i have my shakespeare alpha custom w/ reel as a second outfit
I can't wait to haul in a couple of 50s from the suds with that outfit
(i hope!)
I got it john/bloo... i wont put the spinner on there as a short term substatute---I'll just use my current rod untill then, i'll wait till i get the Abu till i fish the Custom.
I think i am all set ><(((">
thanks for all your valuble help...all..
Mike