Fiberstar composites 1266

[numbskull]

Thanks Chris.

I'm familiar with the 10' Stealth S1 and am looking for something with a bit more power. I've also looked at the Century 1265 a while back but felt it was a bit light action wise for what I want. The same goes for the VT 1-3 (and maybe the PJ2004 but I'm not sure about that one). I want a blank optimized to throw 3 oz stuff but that will balance well with a small reel and not beat me up using it.

I remember reading something someone wrote about one of the CTS VT models being a "GSB1321M on steriods". I think what I am looking for is a "GSB1201M/XRA1204 on steriods".....something with the same power range but lighter and a bit crisper.

[Big Dave]

If you thought the Century 1265 was a to light in action you may find the 1267 to be perfect. Rated at 2-5 its a 3 oz wonder rod. No kidding.

[FinS 32]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

If you thought the Century 1265 was a to light in action you may find the 1267 to be perfect. Rated at 2-5 its a 3 oz wonder rod. No kidding.

absolutly, for the way and the places i fish, even jersey, that is my favorite rod in the slingshot series. i love it

[Mr. Krinkle]

I just did some research on Fiberstar. They are made in Pennsylvania, but the blacks are made in Wooldand, Washington state....coincidentally, the same town as Lamiglas. Maybe they are from the same factory??? Seems strange to me.

[Fibrestar]

Originally Posted by Mr. Krinkle

I just did some research on Fiberstar. They are made in Pennsylvania, but the blacks are made in Wooldand, Washington state....coincidentally, the same town as Lamiglas. Maybe they are from the same factory??? Seems strange to me.

There are 8 graphite rollers in Woodland alone both of the Loomis's and Lamiglas are the most popular. My blanks are made under a private label contract deal for me.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

If you thought the Century 1265 was a to light in action you may find the 1267 to be perfect. Rated at 2-5 its a 3 oz wonder rod. No kidding.

Plus, I can throw a SP Minnow on it no problem.

[Fibrestar]

Hello, Numbskull Contact me if you have questions or place a post on the main page of SOL many there are fishing the rods and should comment. At this time most of my dealers are in NJ and one in MTK so many in New England have not seen the rods yet!!

Ron, good talking to you and hope to here from you soon!!

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Fibrestar

Hello, Numbskull Contact me if you have questions or place a post on the main page of SOL many there are fishing the rods and should comment. At this time most of my dealers are in NJ and one in MTK so many in New England have not seen the rods yet!!

Ron, good talking to you and hope to here from you soon!!

No - talk here - not over there

BTW - Welcome to S-B - good to see another local US blank (even if made under a private label exclusive contract )

[Fibrestar]

Thanks John, The Private label contract is kind of the same as what Ryan with Century has or Rich from CTS . They are US distributers and use the companies name on the product.

My product is USA made so I can't use the companies name that makes the blanks since we are both in the USA. That and I am a manufactuer so I have my own name and are not affiliated at all with the the blank company. I could take my designs and go to any other company and have them made.

My designs are my designs. Other companies can't have them made for them so it's called Private Label contract. It's an OEM kind of deal!! So when the time comes I can manufactuer my own blanks in my own factory and not worry about owning the designs.

[bart]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I think what I am looking for is a "GSB1201M/XRA1204 on steriods".....something with the same power range but lighter and a bit crisper.

I know others will disagree, but the 10 ft 1pc Lami SSU which has since been discontinued, epitomizes what you just described.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by bart

I know others will disagree, but the 10 ft 1pc Lami SSU which has since been discontinued, epitomizes what you just described.

Yes and no. I looked hard at the SSU 1201m and almost bought a blank several times but the rod tends to feel heavy to me and there had been enough blank failures that I kept having doubts.

I did buy a GSB 1201m and test cast it with a smaller reel and light guide set up but it seemed sluggish (even though I like slower rods). What I think is happening is that as the outfit weight drops by using a lighter reel and lighter guides I can generate more rod speed and hence want a slightly faster and lighter blank than the GSB, but still a rod with similar power to the
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[bart]

I'm surprised you found the SSU slightly heavy. To me it's super light AND powerful.

I think most of the issues were with the 11 ft blank, but I would be hesitant too if I hadn't abused mine for the last 5 years and know how tough it is. Love this this rod. I was running through the canal woods chasing fish the first day of Nov. I tripped and fell right on the thing. Thought for sure I was going to snap it on the next 20lb fish. But no, continued to bail fish the whole tide...

But the 1M is proven so i totally get that...