Canal Rod - Throw like the big boys

[ProfessorM]

Yes mike only plugs, I don't jig much anymore. Thanks for the info. I talked to mike and I am pretty sure he is going to build it for me. Thanks too Dave. That is what I think I am going with 30 lb on an Emblem. I am leaning towards the 10'er.
Mike how would you compare the upper 1/3 of the rod between the 1322 and the SS Mh rod. I kind of hate the 1322 a bit as it is a really stiff rod. Probably work great for jigging i would think. I use it now for plugging conventional. I am hoping the SS is a little more pliable at the tip. As with everything it boils down to personal preference.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

Yes mike only plugs, I don't jig much anymore. Thanks for the info. I talked to mike and I am pretty sure he is going to build it for me. Thanks too Dave. That is what I think I am going with 30 lb on an Emblem. I am leaning towards the 10'er.
Mike how would you compare the upper 1/3 of the rod between the 1322 and the SS Mh rod. I kind of hate the 1322 a bit as it is a really stiff rod. Probably work great for jigging i would think. I use it now for plugging conventional. I am hoping the SS is a little more pliable at the tip. As with everything it boils down to personal preference.

That's pretty much the way it is--the 11' SSU isn't as stiff as the Arra, but not as soft as the GSB 132 M.

[ProfessorM]

Thanks mike. I kind of figured that was the answer. although I have no clue what a GSB 132m is. My favorite rod is a rod Charlie, CMS, built me back when he had the place in his cellar in Dartmouth. It is an 11' blackish grey blank that is nice and light and kind of whippy but still a strong rod. Bends to the first guide. I can cast it good too. I love the thing but noticed a cracked guide so it is back to the Arra 1322 rebar rod as I call it. Like a piece of steel. I have always used Abu 7500 ct non levelwinds with 25 mono. I kind of look forward to trying out the spinning outfit but will always carry the conv. set up with me. I am talking up top plugging and an occasional crippled herring as that is what i prefer to do. Not into jigging anymore. This rod would be used strickly for that but if it can do other things all the better.