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tlapinski · 08-20-2002, 04:59 PM

i use the lami gsb1201m. i wrapped it as a conventional. i match it either with an abu 6500mag non-levelwind or a 145 squidder. both are spooled up with 30# mono. i wouldn't even consider using a spinning set up for eeling. the feel that i need is not acheivable with a spinner. i also prefer the non-levelwind as i can feel everything the eel does. the above blank is a bit pricy, but i am extremely happy with it so far. it is NOT a schoolie rod! i'll put its strength this way: the first fish i caught on it was mid tide at quonny b'way on an eel. the fish weighed just under 25#'s, and i surfed him in......

..... can't wait to truly test the power of this rod.

08-20-2002, 04:59 PM	#12
tlapinski All up in the Interweb! iTrader: (1) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house. Posts: 5,196	my eeling set-up i use the lami gsb1201m. i wrapped it as a conventional. i match it either with an abu 6500mag non-levelwind or a 145 squidder. both are spooled up with 30# mono. i wouldn't even consider using a spinning set up for eeling. the feel that i need is not acheivable with a spinner. i also prefer the non-levelwind as i can feel everything the eel does. the above blank is a bit pricy, but i am extremely happy with it so far. it is NOT a schoolie rod! i'll put its strength this way: the first fish i caught on it was mid tide at quonny b'way on an eel. the fish weighed just under 25#'s, and i surfed him in...... ..... can't wait to truly test the power of this rod.