suggestions for 10ft. rod

[Saltheart]

I would go a foot longer for the XRA 1322. It will handle the weights and do good on the low end and high end specified and be able to work pencils. There are a lot of rods that will do the weight range but most are very fast action and not good for working the pencils.

In fact , now that i think of it , the GSB 120 1L would be fine and less money . I disagree with anyone who says it won't handle 3.5 OZ.

[bart]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

I would go a foot longer for the XRA 1322. It will handle the weights and do good on the low end and high end specified and be able to work pencils. There are a lot of rods that will do the weight range but most are very fast action and not good for working the pencils.

i was also considering this blank as well. they do seem nice for pencils but i'm not sure if i really want an 11 ft.'er. the guys who fish M like this rod, right?

thanks again for everyone's help....

[Steve K]

I have the 1201L, 1201M, and All Star 1206/2 and the 1201L is the best one for pencils even in the weight range you mentioned. I agree with Saltheart about the 1201L handling 3.5 oz without a problem. It is my favorite eel rod too.

[bart]

thanks for the input