I agree with Toby on eels and the 1208---I've cast off a lot, too. I hate to have to baby a cast using snakes.
Braid and eels don't mix, generally. Even when using a parabolic rod, I have to keep feeling the head of the eel and gauge how much meat is left before the eel will go flying. Not a big deal with spinning reels, and I have a VERY fast thumb when I throw eels on convench. But, I've cast eels off within 5 casts with the 1208.
If you rig your eels---I think the 1208 would be a pissah rod for riggies
The Lami GSBs are about the most versatile graphite rods going, but All Star, and now the Batson SU series, are a fantastic value.
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