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Originally Posted by Ron Arra

Thanks for your interest in the Lamiglas XRA's- In the recent past I have had many e mails on these three RA models and wanted to clear up some aspects about these rods...We have worked hard in developing a great rod for the Cape Cod Canal and beaches.
The XSRA 1261 spinning model is rated for 2-6oz lures and if you could afford only one rod for rough and tumble surfcasting, the 1261 10' 6" one piece would be my choice. The 1261 can handle 2oz to 5oz with ease, using jigs or surface lures. I am real picky when it comes down to developing a rod and have found no need to make any improvements to the 1261. In the Lami. blank catalog it is called a XRA 1261MH.
The factory did a great job with real seat placement and guide layout, using Fuji Alconite guides that is advantages with mono or braid line. I did not want low profile guides because the performance with mono would not be good and choke the mono line and only be good for one type of line . There are still many surf fishermen out there using mono. The XSRA 1322 one piece is another heavy duty plugging rod that has an edge on the 1261 in the plugging category. The XSRA 1322-2 two piece will handle lighter lures better than the one piece 1322, having more flex in the butt section. "Hope This Helps"

Thanks! This clears a lot up, I wish I had a little more cash for an Arra, but for the few trips I'll be making to the canal I'm probably going to keep it a little on the less expensive side. Maybe I could test cast one and keep my eyes out for something used.