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06-17-2010, 04:49 PM
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There is a reason the GSB1201m has been around and loved for years. But do you really think that it will be the last rod you ever own? Lot's of guys have been looking for that magic rod. Just like drivers and putters, skiis and boots, horses and women.
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06-17-2010, 06:04 PM
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[QUOTE=Pete F.;774465]There is a reason the GSB1201m has been around and loved for years. QUOTE]
Therein lies the problem. It is old technology, and I think it is heavy. The "price point" is what is keeping it around now. Arra is also considered old now IMO.
The big thing now is light and strong. really light. If you can, try before you buy and imagine fishing with it for hours. The new rods don't give you that cramp in your back/shoulder like the heavyweights do.
Take a look at the new technology, even the production stuff by loomis and st Croix and shimano.
PS...get a rod made just for braid... forget this combo stuff
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06-17-2010, 06:26 PM
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There is really good advice in the this thread. I have two 1201m's and love them and I don't think you would regret buying one but it definitely does not match the description of the rod you want. It might be with the guide set up like numbskull is talking about though. Have to disagree with BM on the 1204. Great rod but good luck finding an old1204 blank which must be what he is referring to. I think I got CMS's last not that there couldn't be another out there or that they couldn't have scraped up more somehow. The arra 1205 is a good option but possibly a litte too heavy. I have no experience with this St. Croix rods but they do look nice. If I were you I would probably go for the SSU although their quite expensive. Maybe check in with Slipknot. I believe he has one.
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06-17-2010, 07:08 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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I'd go with the 120 1M also
you could get it factory if you wanted to, but for about the same money maybe even less why not get custom.
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06-17-2010, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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I love both the 1201m and the 1205. I just finished a 1205 this spring with small, light guides and it is amazing how different it feels from many other 1205's (along the lines of what the above comments are saying). Either rod should fit the bill. The 1205 is a bit faster action and feels very light, but the 1201 action is perfect for eels.
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06-17-2010, 07:48 PM
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lobster = striper bait
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Has anyone mentioned the 1201M?
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