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Old 06-27-2011, 10:35 PM   #1
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I believe from the static stress tests on the 10 foot stealth that they load very easily at the lighter end but you do not get into the real power of the blank unless you push them. I would liken them to a long bow. The first foot or more is very easy to draw , then the next foot is a little harder , but its the last 4 inches or so where you build up the real power that the bow can deliver.

I think as more people get the Centuries and they are not "brand new" for everyone , people will start to lean into them and then they will see that babying these rods will rob you of there best performance. The real power in the 10 foot setalth seems to start kicking in after the first say 3 feet or so are well bent. As the bend gets into the 3 through 4th foot down the blank , thats where the power is to handle say 4 but really crush 3+. Now I haven't got the 11 footer yet but I expect that this zone of power in the 11 footer will start to come into play at 3 oz and well through 4oz. We will see.

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Old 06-28-2011, 06:36 AM   #2
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I can tell you that the 11' HJ 1327 tosses and lifts a 3 oz head and Sluggo as easily as any rod that I've ever fished. It's not "just" a plugging rod. IMO it's a very versatile Canal tool. I think it can easily handle another ounce or two. But on these off tides, 3 oz is all I need to stay down.

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Old 06-28-2011, 08:09 AM   #3
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I can tell you that the 11' HJ 1327 tosses and lifts a 3 oz head and Sluggo as easily as any rod that I've ever fished. It's not "just" a plugging rod. IMO it's a very versatile Canal tool. I think it can easily handle another ounce or two. But on these off tides, 3 oz is all I need to stay down.
yeah, that rod seems very versatile.. have't tried it yet with jigs but laying into 3.5oz plugs as hard as I can didn't bother the rod at all.. Cast real nice and has landed fish up to 30lbs on a moon tide right when I first got it.. Pretty impressive for such a light rod.. The 1328/1329 may be next on my list for jigging!
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Old 01-16-2012, 06:42 PM   #4
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Saltheart, In your opinion, can the 11 ft'er lob a big shad( 5oz)? Thanks...

Whoops, just realized this is a 5 month old thread and tlapinksi listed the rating so I'm guessing it can no problem...
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