I never used the 1088, but I have the Arra 1084. It's a very fast rod, and I don't think it's ideal for eels. For one thing, I'd be afraid to cast the largest eels.
Maybe others will disagree with this, but I think it's really a 2-2.5oz rod.
I've never broken mine, but reported breakage issues would also make me reluctant to really put the boots to a large fish. For these reasons, I've used mine about twice in three years - so if you decide on this rod and want one only slightly used, let me know.
I forgot to mention, breakage is a real problem with the 9 footers. I even broke the one I had and have seen alot of the come back thru my shop broken. It is a real concern. Thanks.
I built rods on both the Arra blanks and I don't 'trust' either one I built on the 9 ft Super Surf blank for somebody who never picked up the rod and that is all I use now Although, even that would be too light for eels I think. What might be great is the 10 foot SS rated 2-5 cut down to 9-9.5 ft.
I think breakage of the factory rod(s) is because they don't use enough guides.
I built on the 9 ft Super Surf blank for somebody who never picked up the rod and that is all I use now 
Although, even that would be too light for eels I think. What might be great is the 10 foot SS rated 2-5 cut down to 9-9.5 ft.
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