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06-03-2012, 07:27 AM
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The "1" surf rod
If you could have only one rod what would it be. Only one rod for plugs live bait or any other method of fishing. How long how heavy spin/conventional and what reel would you pair it with
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Roman Morone never forgets a fargon face
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06-03-2012, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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I like my GSB1201M. I use this rod exclusively since I lightened up my inventory of rods.
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Billy D.
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06-03-2012, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Magnolia, Ma
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1201L with 10" chopped off the butt vs 200
Maybe a bt1083m, with a little surgery that rod can be made to do anything.
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06-03-2012, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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This question comes up all the time and the GSB1201M usually gets the most votes for all around surf rod.
-spence
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06-03-2012, 07:59 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Monmouth University, NJ
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any 10'6'' 1-4 works for me. good length, not to tall and not to short, and .5 oz to 4oz is mostly what i am throwing anyway. I like my Rogue SU1064s-2 i built. paired with a vs200, its great
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06-03-2012, 09:01 AM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
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Mojo 10/6 Mh and a 704, it's the one I usually use out of half a dozen. I'd have a VS but $ drives that. A new to me deer rifle is in front of that purchase.
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06-03-2012, 09:05 AM
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end of the fence guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: tiverton ri
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all you need is a gsb 1201 m
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boat fish dont count
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06-03-2012, 10:01 AM
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Location: Libtardia
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An L with 4 inches cut off the tip.
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06-03-2012, 10:43 AM
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Location: Magnolia, Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
An L with 4 inches cut off the tip.
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What's the low end with 4" off the tip?
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If moonshine dont kill me, Ill live till I die. 
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06-03-2012, 11:01 AM
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Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AL617
What's the low end with 4" off the tip?
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I'd think one and a half if you want get some action out of the rod.
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06-03-2012, 02:22 PM
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Location: Bethany CT
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my arra 1205 cut 6" from the butt with tiny guides. It is completely different than an off the rack 1205, though, Otherwise, a 1201m would suffice, but it might lose out to All star 1208. If we are really talking only 1 rod ever and for all shore purposes, I think I would go with the 1208. It can throw 6-8oz and a chunk if necessary, or a red fin. Although, the 1201m probably wouldn't break either, but it would be awfully soft with that weight.
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No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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06-03-2012, 03:24 PM
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Location: NBPT
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I currently have a sw1209 that I bought at cms. I love it for eels, but I feel like I am at a disadvantage when it comes to big plugs and heavy jigs, as I will not throw more than 3oz. I am contemplating making my new "1" rod a conventional but I am concernened about casting distance and versatility and just plain a$$ aches that comes with them
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06-03-2012, 03:35 PM
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Scarecrow
Join Date: May 2003
Location: bedford ma
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Honey Lamiglas 121-3M with a nonlevelwind conventional, Saltist 20H or SL20SHV and 65 lb PowerPro SuperSlick, Yup, I like the new Slick PP.
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.......Elvis Lives
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06-03-2012, 04:03 PM
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Location: Magnolia, Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Poncho
I currently have a sw1209 that I bought at cms. I love it for eels, but I feel like I am at a disadvantage when it comes to big plugs and heavy jigs, as I will not throw more than 3oz. I am contemplating making my new "1" rod a conventional but I am concernened about casting distance and versatility and just plain a$$ aches that comes with them
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You probably won't regret going conventional if you give it an honest try. Just another tool in the shed.
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If moonshine dont kill me, Ill live till I die.
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06-03-2012, 04:10 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
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GSB1201M
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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06-03-2012, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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For a parabolic rod.... GSB 1201M, obviously a fan favorite. for a faster Rod, Loomis 1266-2. (out of production)
I love the loomis, I HATE the 1201M.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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06-03-2012, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Southern RI
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Spinning would be Custom GSB 132 1L spinning shortened to 10'6". 2" from the tip and 4" from the butt or my GLoomis 1266.
Conventional....yikes... too many and can't reject any of them.... but I'd probably grab the 1201M Lami... maybe...
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06-03-2012, 07:41 PM
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Location: Libtardia
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I think I'd go with 9 or even 8 foot rod if I could only have 1 rod.
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06-03-2012, 08:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
I think I'd go with 9 or even 8 foot rod if I could only have 1 rod.
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I almost went with my lami glb961mh. The problem is that I could never throw very heavy weights if I had to. All Star 1088 or 1089 would get consideration if I could have a cut off in the 5 oz range. |
No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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06-03-2012, 08:40 PM
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Location: Libtardia
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I'm gonna go with an Allstar 1088 with a vs150 or an Abu 6500 chrome rocket
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06-03-2012, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,008
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Star Rod DLX 15-8CT with Penn Sargus SG5000 for light stuff
Tsunami Five Star TFSSC-802MH with Penn 7500SS or the Greenie 704 for heavier
Last edited by MotoXcowboy; 06-03-2012 at 09:52 PM..
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06-04-2012, 03:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
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The century stealth 10' that i built in the Saltheart building class is becoming a favorite of mine. Its very versatile and a pleasure to fish. I landed a 28 lber on it in a cranking canal current. Not something that i would recommend. The canal and breachways aside it is about the best rod out there in my opinion.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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06-04-2012, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
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depends where you'll use the one rod most
sand or plugs less than 3 oz, 1201L
rocks or plugs to 4.5 oz, 1201M
I use those two rods 90% of the time.
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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06-04-2012, 07:29 AM
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I find I'm happy with my 1201m in 99% of the circumstances I fished. Used to love my 1204, 9 foot loomis, and 1205 but have stopped using them. There is a lot to be said for sticking to one rod.
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06-04-2012, 07:42 AM
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Location: NBPT
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The majority of use will be the canal
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Roman Morone never forgets a fargon face
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06-04-2012, 08:01 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Poncho
If you could have only one rod what would it be. Only one rod for plugs live bait or any other method of fishing. How long how heavy spin/conventional and what reel would you pair it with
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Poncho
The majority of use will be the canal
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Impossible 
You need 2 rods to do all that at the canal....its the jigging that would probably give you problems...
I love the 1201m as well....but I think it would be a struggle trying to effectively jig the canal with it. When I go there I always bring 2 rods....one to jig and one to plug. you could fish bait with either.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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06-04-2012, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: massachusetts
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1201M. Can throw up to 5.5oz+ but soft enough to handle 1 oz and still load up. Can turn a fish in the canal no problem and throw eels without ripping them off the hook. Rod itself if pretty much bomb proof.
I use a 1201L, 1321M and 1205 arra under specific circumstances, but the 1201M can cover these situations as well. Its nice to pack light.
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06-04-2012, 11:00 AM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
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The canal, I'll stick with the mojo 10/6 2-6oz. I'd buy a fancy spinning reel since it won't get submerged.
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Frasier: Niles, I’ve just had the most marvelous idea for a website! People will post their opinions, cheeky bon mots, and insights, and others will reply in kind!
Niles: You have met “people”, haven’t you?
Lets Go Darwin
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06-04-2012, 11:31 AM
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Location: Between the thighs
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I find the best rod that's always bent over is the best one.
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06-04-2012, 11:37 AM
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