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Saltheart · 10-15-2009, 12:18 PM

I use an Abu 7000 on my ara 1205. You can use a 6500 but you need to go down to like 35 pound braid which is OK for the beaches but not in heavy current IMO.

I had a Loomis 108-30 that was a good big plug rod. Another good one that casts great is the Allstar 1418. Its a little long for some people but it casts a mile.

I have a century Tip Tornado light that will cast 4 OZ a mile too. I use a ABU BG 7000 Cl on that one too.

My loomis 1266 will handle 4 OZ and on that I use a Calcutta 400 with 35 lb Cortland Spectron braid. i think there are better braids available now since the Spectron went down hill some and the others available improved some.

I think its nice to have distance capability this time of year. very frustrating to see fish breaking just out of casting range.

10-15-2009, 12:18 PM	#6
Saltheart Registered User iTrader: (1) Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cumberland,RI Posts: 8,555	I use an Abu 7000 on my ara 1205. You can use a 6500 but you need to go down to like 35 pound braid which is OK for the beaches but not in heavy current IMO. I had a Loomis 108-30 that was a good big plug rod. Another good one that casts great is the Allstar 1418. Its a little long for some people but it casts a mile. I have a century Tip Tornado light that will cast 4 OZ a mile too. I use a ABU BG 7000 Cl on that one too. My loomis 1266 will handle 4 OZ and on that I use a Calcutta 400 with 35 lb Cortland Spectron braid. i think there are better braids available now since the Spectron went down hill some and the others available improved some. I think its nice to have distance capability this time of year. very frustrating to see fish breaking just out of casting range.
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