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LT - welcome to Striped-Bass.com
You say you are going to be plugging on the Vineyard? I think the Arra and Patriot, while great rods (I have not used a Patriot before - it's pretty new) you have a ton more options. What size plugs would you be using and spinning or conventional?
Probably the best all around New England surf rod in my opinion is the Batson 1088 Rainshadow. Its a good 9' rod that handles 1 - 3.5 ounces with 2-3 being the sweet spot. It's light, you can cast it effortlessly all day and it won't dent the kid's college fund. configured conventional or spinning they typical run custom from $165-$200 depending on config.
Then the choices start, and the money starts to leave the wallet. Do you want a max caster, do you want a meat stick, do you need an 11 foot rod. Everything moves from there..
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