GSB 120 1L

[Nebe]

lots of guys love the 1201 L as an eel rod.. its got some nice movement just about down to the reel seat when you lay into it. with my 6500 cs mag elite on the rod it weighs about 2 lbs which is nice too.

[SeaWolf]

the lami gsb-series are moderate or medium action rods, not fast. most arra's are moderately fast. rainshadow su/sw-series blanks are fast. the mb1081m blank has little power in it's stock length and you cannot cast much more than 1.5 oz w/ it.

the gsb1201L is a slightly slower action rod compared to the gsb1201m. it almost has the feel of a glass rod, but lighter as it is graphite. it is a very durable rod. it is an excellent pencil popper rod. stock, the rod really tapers off at 3oz and maybe 2.5 oz. cutting off the tip of this rod would make it a nice eel or plugging rod. how much you cut off depends on how heavy you plan on throwing and what you desired overall length is to be. after finding your ideal tip power, cut a little of the butt to make the length you want. a few inches off the butt wont change the action of this rod, but cutting a foot off would. as always, cutting a factory blank voids the factory warrenty.

think about what you typical or average lure range is. is it usually around 2 oz? is it usually around 2.5-3 ounce? that little difference can determine your ideal rod.

[ChiefLinesider]

Originally Posted by SeaWolf

the mb1081m blank has little power in it's stock length and you cannot cast much more than 1.5 oz w/ it.

the gsb1201L is a slightly slower action rod compared to the gsb1201m. it almost has the feel of a glass rod, but lighter as it is graphite.

Im guessing your talking about the MB1083M when you say it can only cast up to 1.5oz.

The GSB1081L I would classify as a fast action blank. Since I like to use a light drag setting It cuts off at the top 1/3. I would classify the MB1083M as a moderate action rod.


GSB1081L Is too stiff for lures under 2 oz IMO.

MB1083M Is perfect for most lures around 2 oz & less IMO.

Then again you could use either rod for lures up to 2.5 oz no problem. Its a matter of personal preference. You need to hold the blank to know what you want then factor in that it will stiffen up slightly with epoxy/guides/& type of wraps/length you use for your guides.

Both are about the same weight. even though one is glass. No single rod does it all. & asking that one rod works all lures in 1-3 oz range equally well & works well when you hook up is asking alot of a single rod.