blank suggestions. SSU or gsb ?

[numbskull]

A 1321L would be fine at 1.5-3oz, but I'd agree it is probably longer than you need. I'd think it would also be very slow if cut from the butt (it bends way down almost to the handle as it is). I wouldn't worry about cutting a GSB, they don't seem very likely to break. I think the ssu120mh I use is a more powerful fish fighting tool than my GSB1321L. It is also less tiring to fish a 10 foot rod than an 11 footer. The SSU is not what I would call a "fast" blank, however. The xra 1204 is probably what you are looking for, but how that would standup to being highsticked landing a fish on a rock in a wetsuit, I'm not sure. Another blank to consider is the xra 1205, but it is too much rod for 1.5 oz (it likes 2.5-4). It has similar power to the ssu120mh, but is stiffer in the midsection, and faster at the tip. (often I wish I had the ssu set up conventional and the 1205 as a spinner).

I've got some of these 1321l, 1201l, 1205 (conventional), ssu120mh if you want to cast them.

[Islander77]

Originally Posted by numbskull

A 1321L would be fine at 1.5-3oz, but I'd agree it is probably longer than you need. I'd think it would also be very slow if cut from the butt (it bends way down almost to the handle as it is). I wouldn't worry about cutting a GSB, they don't seem very likely to break. I think the ssu120mh I use is a more powerful fish fighting tool than my GSB1321L. It is also less tiring to fish a 10 foot rod than an 11 footer. The SSU is not what I would call a "fast" blank, however. The xra 1204 is probably what you are looking for, but how that would standup to being highsticked landing a fish on a rock in a wetsuit, I'm not sure. Another blank to consider is the xra 1205, but it is too much rod for 1.5 oz (it likes 2.5-4). It has similar power to the ssu120mh, but is stiffer in the midsection, and faster at the tip. (often I wish I had the ssu set up conventional and the 1205 as a spinner).
I've got some of these 1321l, 1201l, 1205 (conventional), ssu120mh if you want to cast them.

I have the 11 foot SSU wrapped convench and its a handfull when laid into... I didnt get the chance to really adjust to it before A tragic incident.. (its being replaced and rebuilt now) happened.. The heavier 120ssu think its a 2-6 rating a close friend has wrapped spinning.. And all I can say Is ive watched him pull in a 36# fish on it.. SSU blanks sem to have a fast tip till bout 13 inches down ( where mine became 3 pieces instead of one) More so the the 1205 xra I threw..

The 13 inch mark on my SSU and it turns to rebar...

And for the record I DONT BELIEVE Lamis ratings on blanks.. I have a 1201L custom wrapped convench and it throws to 4.5 not an issue.. most of my rods are Lami and the SSU is the only "fast" action one.. Ive never had a problem with the blanks themselves, Although also none of mine are factory rods either. Id say a 1201M GSB would do great for what he wants to do. or the 1321L .. I had an 1321L spin and it was great.. I personally think the SSU or the XRA tip wont stand up to be high sticked while wrestling with a fish in a wetsuit. Just my opinion..

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Islander77

[. I personally think the SSU or the XRA tip wont stand up to be high sticked while wrestling with a fish in a wetsuit. Just my opinion..

I think the 11 foot SSU had/have a breakage issue (although not as high up the rod as you describe).
The 10 foot ssu120mh I have seems pretty tough over 2 years of hard use in Block Island type conditions.
Ditto on the Arras. The 1204 sounds suspect, but the 1205 is one very tough rod.