Eel Rod?

[Clogston29]

i think that the Lami XS 101 MS is built on a lami gsb1201L blank. a nice rod, but a bit light for eels in the rocks IMO. i love it for plugging in less rocky spots. I'd go with a custom built on a gsb1201M blank. Should be able to get one for under or around 275. if your from MA, check out CMS.

[JFigliuolo]

If you want a faster LIGHT rod w/plenty of backbone...

Loomis SUR1266. Much lighter than the 1201M. Excellent all-around rod if you like faster action. Great for eel and plugs (I do ~50/50). Only caveat is it will not cast small eels well.

[JohnR]

I have the 1201M now and it is my Go To rod, all around. I haven't picked up my previous go to stick since (Batson 9'). I can't speak for the other blanks mentioned on this thread, just that the 1201M is a great stick.

[Mike P]

You're feeling the vibrations because you're not used to a rod with a parabolic taper or "action". Your rod flexes past the halfway point on a cast and the vibrations get transmitted to your hands. You're going to feel that on most, if not all, Lamiglas surf blanks. Even on something as heavy as a 126 1MH Ron Arra blank.

If it bothers you, you should look into other brands. You can get a custom Rainshadow for around $275 from CMS--probably less. I would probably go with an SU 1208 for tossing eels in rocky areas--the SW 1208 doesn't have the same power.

[Steve K]

That rod is built on the gsb120l blank like clogston mentioned. I however love that rod for eels, especially if you cannot get large ones, and I have no issues using it in the rocks around BI. But, if you don't like it and fish only large eels, go with the gsb120m, again like clogston said.