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Rod Recommendation
After 58 years I've discovered baitcasting reels (where have I been all these years?? ) and bamboo rods. I fish saltwater exclusively (boat and shore) and I've got some reconditioned vintage Penn Squidders (Model 140 and 145) and Penn Model 200 Surfmaster reels in A-1 condition. Now I need to buy a modern rod (or two) to use with these 18 ounce vintage conventional reels that are spooled with 30# test traditional Greenspot braided Dacron line.
I'm looking for a 7 foot (+/- 12 inch) conventional baitcasting rod with a pistol grip, for power casting 1.5 ounce to 3.0 ounce bucktail jigs and other lures from a boat (while standing up) and from the shore (sheltered water-not exposed surf. A knowledgeable friend and Striped-Bass.Com member has suggested an Ron Arra 11 foot conventional rod for surf fishing with these reels).
Anyone have a rod suggestion? I'll be at the RISAA show on Friday evening.
Thanks, Guys.
Bill Brett
Westwood, MA 02090
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