1201 l

[j35]

thanks everyone who replied. i switched to the 1201L because i like a rod that can still throw smaller stuff, but also a rod that can fairly comfortably throw 3oz. the 1203 could throw plugs a mile, but was a little to weak for what i was looking for. i find it much easier to work pencils with this blank. over the winter i am going to attempt to build myself a 1201M-- will be my first try at building.

[Redsoxticket]

I agree.

I acquired both rods in the same order with the allstar 1088 in-between. If it is a matter of wrapping your own rod for personal satisfaction go for it but if you want a rod wrapped to perfection by a reliable builder go with Mike at M&Ds. The cost of materials, equipment and your time will far exceed M&D's cost. Use your time to go fishing.

[Springer]

Originally Posted by j35

thanks everyone who replied. i switched to the 1201L because i like a rod that can still throw smaller stuff, but also a rod that can fairly comfortably throw 3oz. the 1203 could throw plugs a mile, but was a little to weak for what i was looking for. i find it much easier to work pencils with this blank. over the winter i am going to attempt to build myself a 1201M-- will be my first try at building.

Just to clarify, does this mean that the 1201L or 1203 throws the lighter stuff better? I am looking for something that will throw 1 oz swimmers well and a SS darter (close to 2.5 oz I think) well, and everything in between. I also prefer it to be a bit parobolic in its action. I have it narrowed down to the 1201L, XRA 1203 and RS SW1207 with the 2 lamis getting the nudge. Sorry for the Highjack, but I think you have a lot of the info I am looking for.

Thanks

[SeaWolf]

lami gsb-series rods are moderate in action. lami xra/ron arra's are moderately/fast actions, with the xra1084 and xra1204 being fast action and only 2 like that in the series. rs sw1207 will be similar to the 1204 in action.

if you want a faster action, the 1207's are nice rods up to 2.5 oz on occasion. they handle light stuff well too. xra1203 is similar to the 1201L in action, but a little faster and i personally feel the 1203 lacks a backbone to turn a moderate fish in its stock length. the gsb1201L is nicer for medium sized eels and lures, espeically when you throw an occasional pencil popper. looks like you want the 1201L.

[Springer]

Originally Posted by SeaWolf

looks like you want the 1201L.

I think you are right. Just finished reading the book The Sea Wolf, it is now on the list of favorites.

Thanks

[j35]

you definetly want the 1201L. sweet stick.

[In The Surf]

Originally Posted by j35

thanks everyone who replied. i switched to the 1201L because i like a rod that can still throw smaller stuff, but also a rod that can fairly comfortably throw 3oz. the 1203 could throw plugs a mile, but was a little to weak for what i was looking for. i find it much easier to work pencils with this blank. over the winter i am going to attempt to build myself a 1201M-- will be my first try at building.

The 1201 L is the blank you want. I have both the L and the M. I throw 3 with mine with out issue. In a pinch when I needed to toss a little more it did it. I wasn't laying into it but it was more than lobbing it. It's a great beach rod and for areas without boulders and lots of underwater structure. Haven't been using it that much because the places I have been fishing more often warrant the M.