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03-29-2003, 07:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2
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Surfcasting Rods
I'm looking to buy a new surfcasting rod and reel and would appreciate some sugestions on the name of a good long casting rod and reel.Thanks for any help you can give me.
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03-29-2003, 08:07 PM
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Rocket Launcher
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: cape cod canal
Posts: 322
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WELCOME
You'll find plenty of Surfmen here who will be sure to put thier valued two cents in.
For Plugging I recomned the Ron Arra 1321
For Jigging the Patriot 1209
Thier are many others like the St.Croix Ben Doer
or the Allstar beak away I can tell you more if you tell me where your fishing and what you'll be using
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03-29-2003, 08:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2
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Thanks for the reply. I do most of my fishing on Martha's Vineyard with plugs.
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03-29-2003, 08:25 PM
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Rocket Launcher
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: cape cod canal
Posts: 322
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Well then why didn't you say so
I dont have this handle for nothing
11' one piece
For spin a Stradic
For conventional an Abu
anything else?  |
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03-29-2003, 08:32 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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what is the Patriot 1209 rated for....isn't it basicly an all Star
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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03-29-2003, 08:36 PM
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Rocket Launcher
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: cape cod canal
Posts: 322
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Yep... Well kinda
The allstar dosen't bend till you use about five onces
the Patriot bends easier and is a little lighter but is very rugged
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03-29-2003, 10:05 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,121
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The heavier XRA 1322 might be a better weapon for places like Squibnocket. Also for tossing those 4 oz Roberts from the beach. The 1321 is rated 7/8 oz to 3 oz, the 1322 is rated 1 to 5 oz. Little firmer butt section if you have to muscle fish away from the rocks, too.
Most guys have their 1322's done conventional, but it makes a great spinning rod, too.
The Stradic is a great reel for places like the Gut, but in heavy surf, you may have problems with sand jamming under the rotor. Better choice for an 11' rod is the Mitchell Nautil 7500 in the same price range as the Stradic.
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03-29-2003, 10:05 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 34,966
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LT - welcome to Striped-Bass.com
You say you are going to be plugging on the Vineyard? I think the Arra and Patriot, while great rods (I have not used a Patriot before - it's pretty new) you have a ton more options. What size plugs would you be using and spinning or conventional?
Probably the best all around New England surf rod in my opinion is the Batson 1088 Rainshadow. Its a good 9' rod that handles 1 - 3.5 ounces with 2-3 being the sweet spot. It's light, you can cast it effortlessly all day and it won't dent the kid's college fund. configured conventional or spinning they typical run custom from $165-$200 depending on config.
Then the choices start, and the money starts to leave the wallet. Do you want a max caster, do you want a meat stick, do you need an 11 foot rod. Everything moves from there..
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03-29-2003, 10:23 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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Hey John R...
I ordered the Basic Patriot from Mike CC today...me and juls went out for a ride and you know....CACHING$$$$$
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
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03-29-2003, 11:45 PM
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Hi..I'm Bob and I have an addiction
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Mass
Posts: 171
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Patrick, I think you'll be hapy with the Patriot.. I picked up the 1209 from Mike last week. It's sweet!!!!!!
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03-30-2003, 08:03 PM
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Rocket Launcher
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: cape cod canal
Posts: 322
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JOhn you Read my mind
My dad might have Mike make him 1
how's that article coming?
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