The new Centuryt Stealth blanks means tough rod/reel decisions will be coming up - Page 3 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Saltheart · 01-16-2012, 10:22 PM

I cast a while (couldn't fish-heart thing) with tied on guides and its a nice action for plugs and eels to 3 OZ. Its rated to 4 but I wouldn't cast 4 with it. Its not too fast which means its a good eel rod. You shouldn't cast off eels like very fast action rods. The ferrels are super tight (actually machined fits not molded) so its like casting a one piece rod but able to transport it in your car easily and to lock it inside when not in use. Its not a 50 /50 rod. Its about 6 1/2 feet on tip section and about 3 1/2 feet on the but section. This is good because if it were 50/50 you'd be having trouble putting the guides exactly where you want them without the ferrel getting in the way.

The first thing that struck me about these rods was how much the guys from hatteras jacks were willing to abuse them with big bends to 90 degrees and pulling like heck right at the show in front of everybody. Obviously they have confidence in these rods. I already have a Century and they cast very well. Its a light rod , yet durable.

It has a funny power. While it flexes easily to cast lighter stuff , it really stiffens up under heavy bends as when you would be fighting a fish. Kind of ideal. I call it an all around plugging and eeling rod for up to 3 OZ.

Saltheart · 01-16-2012, 10:30 PM

Most eels run 2 to 3 OZ (Decent size eels were 7 to the pound typically when people sold them that way) so I don't see an issue there.

chefchris401 · 01-16-2012, 10:35 PM

Mike you have any experience with the 11 foot sling shot, model # 1328? It's rated 3 to 7oz.

I need something for big riggies and bigger plugs like GRS and big metal lips.

You think that's a good fit?
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Saltheart · 01-16-2012, 10:50 PM

I was just playing with the Sling Shot 1328 today in fact.

Its a great rod. Again , fairly flexible at first but then it gets really powerful on further loading.

As long as the lures , etc are up in the 4 OZ range or better I think its a good fit. If they are 3 to 4 the 1327 might be a better fit.

tysdad115 · 01-16-2012, 10:51 PM

Chris I have one. If you want to throw it we can meet up, I like it. Skippy has rod envy over it...let me know.
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chefchris401 · 01-17-2012, 10:01 AM

Andy I would love to take you up on that offer.

I need a rod that I can throw large rigged eels with, large plugs 3.5oz and up, but mostly a rod that will throw riggies.
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Saltheart · 01-17-2012, 11:52 AM

Are you using a squid on these rigged eels? If not , I would think the 3 to 5 rod would be plenty for any eel rigged with just hooks. Can't beat trying one out though since Andy has one.

Anyway , we can talk about it on Saturday.

iamskippy · 01-17-2012, 12:31 PM

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Are you using a squid on these rigged eels? If not , I would think the 3 to 5 rod would be plenty for any eel rigged with just hooks. Can't beat trying one out though since Andy has one.

Anyway , we can talk about it on Saturday.

Thought the 1328 was rated 3-7? Not trying to be picky but i got numbers flying around my head, and with the amount of room inside there these things can easily get confused.
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chefchris401 · 01-17-2012, 12:43 PM

No just a basic riggie, but 16" size, they usually weigh 4 to 5oz.

Figure I'll try both of andys and talk to you on Saturday
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Saltheart · 01-17-2012, 01:04 PM

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Thought the 1328 was rated 3-7? Not trying to be picky but i got numbers flying around my head, and with the amount of room inside there these things can easily get confused.
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Yes the 1328 is 3 to 7 but there is a 1327 that is 2 to 5.

Mike P · 01-17-2012, 05:30 PM

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Yes the 1328 is 3 to 7 but there is a 1327 that is 2 to 5.

The 1327 is rated 2-5, but I don't have any problems throwing an SP minnow on it. They go about 1-1/8 oz.

Sgt Striper · 01-17-2012, 05:56 PM

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The 1327 is rated 2-5, but I don't have any problems throwing an SP minnow on it. They go about 1-1/8 oz.

Ditto!!

Chris, the 1328 is going to probably be more than you need, check out the 1327, like Mike said above it throws under 2 oz. stuff pretty damn good as well as up to 5, and with good distance and less effort. Also check out the SPOD 3-6 oz. that's the blank that Gary S. caught his 50 on.