Super Surf Question

[Mike P]

Most Lamiglas rods aren't rated very accurately. These are. I found the two 10 footers very similar. As rods rated 1-4 and 2-6 shouldn't be all that different. I went for the 2-6 model because I want to use it in the Canal, to give my back an occasional break from my All Star 1209. I could have lived with the 1-4 in most other places.

[NIB]

I waggled a factory built 1-4 today with the concept guides..Lots of guides and the butt section of the handle is too long..Whay do they do that???
Felt kinda sloppy.Or more parabolic than the gsb120 1M.I kinda doubt it's abilty to cast 3 oz without getting mushy..With lots of reverb after it will be a great distance robber.It reminds me of my XRA 1322 in a 10 ft version.One they don't really have in their line-up.So thats nice..On the plus side.. The parabloic action is more braid friendly.It will keep hooks in fish better, cast eels better, an wup fish faster.Kinda top heavy with all the guides..Too much rod to work sluggo's like Stevie McKenna..U want a 9 fter for that.

[mikecc]

They took measurement that would fit the greatest # of people. The handle length is 1/2" shorter on avrage than the most popular measurement when guys have order a custom rod .
It is better than any measurement that Lamiglas has done in the past.

[NIB]

What does it measure I bet it is around 26 inches..I think it is too long.Like it is set up for bait chunkers.I am 6'1" with a 29 inch wing span.I think if thats where most people put the seat they are not getting the most out of thier cast's, as IMO the long handle jambs me up.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by NIB

I think if thats where most people put the seat they are not getting the most out of thier cast's, as IMO the long handle jambs me up.

Exactly. When younger I built a bunch of rods whose handles are now too long (using the armpit/extended arm method of spacing). Casting on a beach with good footing, a full stride, and full body turn while in T shirt is not the way to figure out how long you want your handle, unless that's how you fish. A rod built for plugging from bad footing while wearing waders, a sweatshirt, and a spray top fishes better with a reel seat as much as 2" closer to the butt than an open beach rod built for a few long casts each day. Age, expanding waist size, and diminishing flexibilty also are worth considering if you're laying out serious money for a rod that should last you decades.

[mikecc]

Originally Posted by NIB

What does it measure I bet it is around 26 inches..I think it is too long.Like it is set up for bait chunkers.I am 6'1" with a 29 inch wing span.I think if thats where most people put the seat they are not getting the most out of thier cast's, as IMO the long handle jambs me up.

No more than 23.5" to the center. see if mike P can measure his tonight .If not I'll measure it tomorrow.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by mikecc

No more than 23.5" to the center. see if mike P can measure his tonight .If not I'll measure it tomorrow.

Good guess. I got just about 23" to the center of the seat on the 1MH.