Suggestions for a conventional rod

[Surfpirate]

I live and die with the Arra 1205C, never leave home without it and either a 6500 mag elite or 7000 big game (black)

[numbskull]

I use a 1205 conventional (with Newell 229 or Calcutta TE 400) for plugging and like it very much. More of a 2-4oz rod, with lots of lifting power to handle decent fish in rocks/current. Throwing 1 oz, particularly off a big reel like a 7000, is not its thing. You'd do better in that range with a 1081L/6500 setup. I do not have any experience with the 1204 or 1201M to compare, though I have a 10' Kennedy Fisher and I much prefer the 1205. If you are near the Falmouth area and want to cast it, just pm me.

[MAC]

1205

The rainshadow SU 1208 is a versatile stick too.

Though 1 oz will be on the light side with with either stick being conventional.

[JohnR]

1205, light stuff ain't happening

1201m

[Grampy]

Bob,

I would suggest the Lamiglas. I find all my Lami's are my go to rods even over my St Croix Avid Surfs and Ben Doer's. My ABU Big Game and ABU 7000ci3 are on my Lamiglas rods

I'd also suggest that any attempt at throwing 1 oz. will be difficult on your conventional.

If you are looking at something that's less money, but still a good value, look at a Tica Dolphin TC3 as they are around $100.00

[Krispy]

Another happy 1205 user here. Definitely a 2-5oz rod, but I dont think youll be throwing much under 2-2.5oz using the 7000 anyway.
2nd choice would be the 1201m

[Gunpowder]

Originally Posted by MAC

The rainshadow SU 1208 is a versatile stick too.

Though 1 oz will be on the light side with with either stick being conventional.

thats wat i got for christmas... cant wait to use it

[Ron A]

Its a personal choice of what designed rod action you want. The XRA 1205 10' was specifically designed to achieve many surfcasting tasks well, such as jigging, plugging,live eeling,live lining and bottom fishing with bait. It is very easy to handle, especially for a new surfcaster. The rod has a category of an all around rod which is pleasing to most ardent surfcasters. This is the reason why some surfcasters like the performance and want to own one. This new year we are offering the 1205 in a factory conventional model along with the existing spinning model.

[Grampy]

Originally Posted by Ron A

Its a personal choice of what designed rod action you want. The XRA 1205 10' was specifically designed to achieve many surfcasting tasks well, such as jigging, plugging,live eeling,live lining and bottom fishing with bait. It is very easy to handle, especially for a new surfcaster. The rod has a category of an all around rod which is pleasing to most ardent surfcasters. This is the reason why some surfcasters like the performance and want to own one. This new year we are offering the 1205 in a factory conventional model along with the existing spinning model.

Ron,
In your casting video which my son gave me for Christmas this year which rod (or rods) were you using?

My Lami Super Surf is my all time favorite.

[Ron A]

Grampy, I hope you enjoy the movie, it certainly was lots of fun making it come together with the talented producer Mike Laptew . To answer your question -first of all, the rod used on the field for tournament casting was a Zziplex Quatra Sport conventional 13'6". The conventional casting on the beach was a custom XRA 1322 11' one piece, rated for 1-5oz lures. The spin casting demonstration was employed with a custom XRA 1321 11' one piece rod, rated for 1-3oz lures. The casting standing on the rocks at Beavertail RI was the original factory version spinning model, XSRA 1204-2 two piece 10' rated for 3/4 - 2 1/2 oz lures. Thanks for your interest and I hope you have a great New Year and you must be proud to be a "Gramp"