sluggo rod

[snake slinger]

what would be a good blank to build a sluggo rod on?i would like it to be 9 ft and wraped conventional.thanks snake

[Nebe]

ive been using an allstar 1088 (9foot) and a lamiglass gsb1201-L cut 4 inches off the tip (9-6) for nights when i am solely throwing sluggos...

the 1201 launches them to the moon, but its a tad light if your hauling bass up rocks.. the 1088 is a real powerhouse so i alternate depending on where i decide to go..

this is just me though someone might chime in with a better suggestion

[snake slinger]

nebe ive got a 1201-m uncut thats a great eel rod to me it seams heavy for sluggos but i havent tried it yet

[Nebe]

ahhh read agian, i said 1201-L its a completely different animal...

much lighter, and throws small stuff all day long. perfect for an Abu 6500.

in some spots i fish, i use a SB1213m which is a thick glass meatstick.. believe it or not, that can really wing a sluggo out there, but its alot of rod to make that sluggo dance.. all that weight hurts the wrists after a while..

[snake slinger]

ok now i got ya ive never felt a 1201-L.i bought a glass rod that joe had for sale i love the slow action of glass when casting.fibreglass and conventionals go together like beer and pretzels.

[Nebe]

i know that rod

anyway, i love the 1201-L.. IMO, its the best rod out there for throwing dannies and sluggos... but it lacks the balls to winch bass up rocks and over bubbleweed at low tide. the 1088 can do it all, but its a really fast blank.

[striperondafly]

Originally Posted by snake slinger

ok now i got ya ive never felt a 1201-L.i bought a glass rod that joe had for sale i love the slow action of glass when casting.fibreglass and conventionals go together like beer and pretzels.

Couldnt agree more - I'm going retro - redoing two 9 foot fiberglass rods my father in law gave me. The action one these pups is sweet. They will be use for the light stuff - 2oz or less. Got Fishers & Lamis for the big wood.