GSB 132-1M equivalent .......

[Rob Rockcrawler]

Is it much different than the Super Surf 11'?

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Rob Rockcrawler

Is it much different than the Super Surf 11'?

Not really. Not worth the extra $$$ for the Super Surf. And I would debate whether the 1M is as powerful as the XRA 1322. I have never been impressed with the 1M's ability to turn a fish in the Canal. IMO the 1322 is the most powerful 11 footer that Lami makes. It gets a bad rap for "breakage" but in truth, the Super Surfs break way more often, and not due to misuse.

It's a maximum versatility rod, though. None better for a do-it-all 11 footer. And like Numby said--a more modern guide lay-out makes all the difference in the world--just have someone build it who "gets" these new guide set-ups. Stick modern guides along the blank spaced like COF guides, with heavy wraps, and you don't accomplish much in the way of making the rod more responsive and getting it to recover faster.

[intrepid24]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Not really. Not worth the extra $$$ for the Super Surf. And I would debate whether the 1M is as powerful as the XRA 1322. I have never been impressed with the 1M's ability to turn a fish in the Canal. IMO the 1322 is the most powerful 11 footer that Lami makes. It gets a bad rap for "breakage" but in truth, the Super Surfs break way more often, and not due to misuse.

It's a maximum versatility rod, though. None better for a do-it-all 11 footer. And like Numby said--a more modern guide lay-out makes all the difference in the world--just have someone build it who "gets" these new guide set-ups. Stick modern guides along the blank spaced like COF guides, with heavy wraps, and you don't accomplish much in the way of making the rod more responsive and getting it to recover faster.

thanks for that, and the tip on the 'tames as well, the stuff is
very nice ! Definitely the best that I have used so far.