I have never seen a black XRA blank. The newer ones are a darker burgundy than the originals, but they all should be some shade of brown or burgundy.
The 1205 is a fine jigging rod for up to 4-5 oz. I bought a convetional 1205 from Bob Samuelson 5 years ago, and it's been my main jigging rod since, for the occasions/locations when I still jig with a convetional. For my money, it's a better rod for 3-4 oz jigs than the 126 1MH. It's easier to lift/work a jig with a faster-taper rod, and the 126 is very parabolic.
Thanks. I'll have to check the color when I get home. Thought it was black.
Do you guys think having a high speed reel is a necessity? I was thinking about grabbing a Saltist 6000 or should I just stick with my Saltiga 4500?
I hate having to move my reels from rod to rod so I could be easily convinced to get a new reel. Prefer to just be able to grab a set up and go. Just don't see getting anything too high end as justifiable. I'll never spend as much time jigging as I do in the surf.
I have the 1205, used to be conventional. Changed it to spinning with a VS 275 for jigging the ditch. Great for jigs up to 5 , launches pencils and has enough backbone to put the boots to the fish.
Bet I have had that blank over 20+ yrs, Roy from franklin spun it up for me way back.
Do you guys think having a high speed reel is a necessity? I was thinking about grabbing a Saltist 6000 or should I just stick with my Saltiga 4500?
I have used my 4500's for jigging and everything else in the canal, you will be fine. Sure, a faster retrieve would be nice, but not completely neccessary. Unless you plan on hardcore everynite jigging, save your $$.
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