moment of silence - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

redlite · 08-13-2008, 03:28 AM

I ask that ya'll take a moment of silence to honor my fish killing weapon as it has died. my arra 1205 exploded casting a 3 ounce ronz tonite. not happy bout it. gonna be a battle with any type of warranty as I bought the blank at m&d's but cms built it for me last oct. gonna miss her. have spent more timefondling her than I have my wife. rip betty.

BigFish · 08-13-2008, 04:57 AM

Warranty, scmarranty! Did you get your moneys worth out of Betty? I am thinking....yup! Move on and find another!

Sorry for your loss Mike.....I know you two were close.

NIB · 08-13-2008, 06:48 AM

BB and Numby will tell ya with Big words no one understands..
It broke because You where not throwing a eel with it..

Back Beach · 08-13-2008, 07:26 AM

WTF.

Again?

Time to break out the 2 piece St. Croix. Its the only thing you can't break..

RIROCKHOUND · 08-13-2008, 07:28 AM

Mike.
I understand.
if my 1201M dies a similar death I will be a most unhappy fellow...

Circlehook · 08-13-2008, 07:28 AM

The rod should be buried on Cuttyhunk. Will there be a service?

Mr. Sandman · 08-13-2008, 07:32 AM

Mine did the same thing....nice rod otherwise.
Personally they did not honor the warranty, they said "this rod was crushed" which is total BS.

Customer service is everything to me...and they really disappointed me. Maybe you will have better luck.

shadow · 08-13-2008, 07:40 AM

cremate it and keep the ashes with you.

PaulS · 08-13-2008, 07:40 AM

Sorry to hear that. Sounds like you got your money's worth though.

numbskull · 08-13-2008, 08:33 AM

I'd think the blank would be covered. I'd expect you will have to pay someone to re-wrap it. You might want to look at the SSU1201MH blank as well. A bit slower than the 1205 but faster than the 1201m. Casts VERY well in the 2-4oz range and handles fish in bad terrain nicely. The 1205 built conventional is still my favorite rod (the SSU I built is a spinner

). Fortunately, I'm too decrepit to break one casting.

reelecstasy · 08-13-2008, 08:33 AM

R.I.P. Betty

BasicPatrick · 08-13-2008, 08:35 AM

At times like this there is nothing one can really say that will make a difference. In an effort to make an atempt at offering some sort of comfort, please remember she died doing what she was made for and in the end, there has to be some peace in that!!!!!

reelecstasy · 08-13-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

You might want to look at the SSU1201MH blank as well. A bit slower than the 1205 but faster than the 1201m.

I have both, and they are my favorite sticks...
SSU1201MH Spin
1201M Convench

Love them equally, the action is just about identical....

Skitterpop · 08-13-2008, 08:38 AM

Taps are playing as the sun rises over BI and Cutty. Another good soldier has crossed over to that other ocean with those other set of tides.

RIP and sorry for your loss.

PaulS · 08-13-2008, 08:38 AM

I am sure that all of the good memories you have of her will be of comfort to you during your time of mourning.

hyefisherman2 · 08-13-2008, 09:13 AM

another broken ron arra?

Back Beach · 08-13-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

I'd think the blank would be covered. I'd expect you will have to pay someone to re-wrap it. You might want to look at the SSU1201MH blank as well. A bit slower than the 1205 but faster than the 1201m. Casts VERY well in the 2-4oz range and handles fish in bad terrain nicely. The 1205 built conventional is still my favorite rod (the SSU I built is a spinner

). Fortunately, I'm too decrepit to break one casting.

Wow Numby good call. I agree with you 100 percent. Next thing you know you'll be buying octopus hooks and elvers.

Will be building an SSU120MH soon for myself. Still fishing a conventional 1205 with a 229 newell on it. Levelwinds of any kind are for girls and non athletes.

jim sylvester · 08-13-2008, 09:16 AM

2 important questions in this matter

1. did you have a backup in the vehicle...or was the trip a bust?

2. were you into fish?

sorry to hear about the loss...sounds like betty treated you well....especially in the past month or so

Flaptail · 08-13-2008, 09:22 AM

Arras suck, they have always had to be handled with kid gloves and there is and was always the thought that this thing is a time bomb that could blow any minute, the history of that series of blanks prioves out that fact. I ve personally seen at least a 1/2 dozen blow up on different guys while fishing.

Just that experience always kept me away from them, imagine being on the beach, you just walked several miles from a parking lot, you find fish, thier willing, you land a couple, your buddy lands a couple it's a hit each time your offering lands in the water and blam! Your next cast your precious Arra blows up. Thats a comforting thought isn't it?

It was enough to disuade me. Ive got a couple lami blanks that I beat the snot out of, one GLB1081M is over 25 years old and it still reacts like the day I built it and it has cuaght 1000's of bass of all sizes. The Arra series has issues and is not trustworthy.

No wonder Lamiglas is pushing this new series.

Like BigFish Larry said, move on, there are better blanks out there.

Youn may fire when ready.

OLD GOAT · 08-13-2008, 09:27 AM

Redlight Was your rod spin or conventional?

striperman36 · 08-13-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redlite

I ask that ya'll take a moment of silence to honor my fish killing weapon as it has died. my arra 1205 exploded casting a 3 ounce ronz tonite. not happy bout it. gonna be a battle with any type of warranty as I bought the blank at m&d's but cms built it for me last oct. gonna miss her. have spent more timefondling her than I have my wife. rip betty.

Schools of large mamas are now able to slip past your UDL's without hindrance and delight in the opportunity by smashing large bait 25 feet from shore.

Back Beach · 08-13-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Flaptail

You may fire when ready.

I've never had an issue with either of mine.

numbskull · 08-13-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Arras suck, they have always had to be handled with kid gloves and there is and was always the thought that this thing is a time bomb that could blow any minute, the history of that series of blanks prioves out that fact. I ve personally seen at least a 1/2 dozen blow up on different guys while fishing.

Just that experience always kept me away from them, imagine being on the beach, you just walked several miles from a parking lot, you find fish, thier willing, you land a couple, your buddy lands a couple it's a hit each time your offering lands in the water and blam! Your next cast your precious Arra blows up. Thats a comforting thought isn't it?.....The Arra series has issues and is not trustworthy.

.

"If you want to be happy for the rest of your life,
make an ugly woman your wife......"

Nothing risked, nothing gained. Arra's may trade toughness for lightness and response, but they sure are fun to fish. The enjoyment they add to fishing, trip after trip, is not insignificant and well worth the occassional failure in my mind.

Flaptail · 08-13-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

"If you want to be happy for the rest of your life,
make an ugly woman your wife......"

Nothing risked, nothing gained. Arra's may trade toughness for lightness and response, but they sure are fun to fish. The enjoyment they add to fishing, trip after trip, is not insignificant and well worth the occassional failure in my mind.

Risk assessment being part of my job leads me to stay away from something that though it may be light and responsive does not make good fiscal sense in the investment factor when it cannot provide total peace of mind which is why I fish and need equipment I can trust to work other than the car door or the misplaced foot incidents.

That sharp report in the night and occasional blue flash when they go may be exciting but I assure you if it happens to you, and there is the outside chance it may not, but as opposed to other brands of blanks, the risk is higher and documentable as such, you will not really enjoy the lightness and response factor as you once did.

hyefisherman2 · 08-13-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

I've never had an issue with either of mine.

neither have i. but then again im not slaying huge cows like redlite.

t.orlando · 08-13-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

I've never had an issue with either of mine.

Neither have I also, and my 1205 is not even being close to "handled with kid gloves". Best all around blank for what I do,out there in my opinion.

Mr. Sandman · 08-13-2008, 10:50 AM

Mine lasted 3 years of heavy use before it blew up. I took care of it but I do that will all my gear.

The SSU is very nice a bit more whippy than the arra. It does handle the heavier lures but it doesn't feel like the arra. That said if feels really light! Very comfortable to fish with.

I tell you what I like in that 10' ready-made class, is the St Croix 10' one piece Avid surf series. I bought it when my arra broke and I like it. Great back up to your customs and is the rod I take when I am going to get beat up.

Back Beach · 08-13-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by t.orlando

Neither have I also, and my 1205 is not even being close to "handled with kid gloves". Best all around blank for what I do,out there in my opinion.

The other night was the ultimate test for mine when that eel tried to escape. I spiked my 1205 on the rocks like a pigskin and its still kicking.

Mike's rod likely broke due to the fact he used it like a pry bar to move large boulders across his secret parking areas.

Skitterpop · 08-13-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Arras suck, they have always had to be handled with kid gloves and there is and was always the thought that this thing is a time bomb that could blow any minute, the history of that series of blanks prioves out that fact. I ve personally seen at least a 1/2 dozen blow up on different guys while fishing.

Just that experience always kept me away from them, imagine being on the beach, you just walked several miles from a parking lot, you find fish, thier willing, you land a couple, your buddy lands a couple it's a hit each time your offering lands in the water and blam! Your next cast your precious Arra blows up. Thats a comforting thought isn't it?

It was enough to disuade me. Ive got a couple lami blanks that I beat the snot out of, one GLB1081M is over 25 years old and it still reacts like the day I built it and it has cuaght 1000's of bass of all sizes. The Arra series has issues and is not trustworthy.

No wonder Lamiglas is pushing this new series.

Like BigFish Larry said, move on, there are better blanks out there.

Youn may fire when ready.

No one can accuse you not speaking your mind Steve.

I don`t know near enough to agree or disagree but have faith in your knowledge. Hopefully others will chime in ,as I am ,and I`m sure others would be most interested in this topic.

1dozenraw · 08-13-2008, 11:26 AM

3 oz Ronz is actually 4.5 oz casting weight.... what is that blank able to throw? I have a 1084 Arra and it is fun to fish, but I know it has limitations too. Bought it used, in mint shape and cheap. That helps. Got it to throw lighter stuff, bombers, sluggos and 1-2.5 oz plugs. Anyway.. just wondering what the 1205 can do.