Niffty Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I hate these "I just got a reel now what rod do I get?" threads, but my girlfriend just got me a VS 250 for Valentine's day. Yes, she is awesome. She also got me about a dozen RM's and two Hab's. No I am not marrying her. Back to the matter at hand. I feel the need to upgrade my beach front plugging rod to match. My current rod low end, unbalanced and was going to be replaced anyway. (Served me wonderfully for the last 5 years) I'm not in any rush to make this decision. I've searched the threads regarding such rods and done some research. I won't buy anything until I check them out in person anyway. However input from those with more knowledge and experience would be useful. I want at least a 10' if not 11'. I currently use a 10. I'm looking at: Lami XSRA1321-2 St. CroixPSRS106MH2 St. CroixPSRS116MH2 G. Loomis SUR1264S (least likely) I can't dish out the extra for a Lami SS. I never expected to have a VS or be willing to buy a lami as it is. I want to know. Is the Lami really worth the extra money? Are the reports of the Ron Arras breaking as exaggerated as I think they are? Am I likely to snap a Ron Arra when jetty fishing since I often need to lift/raise fish with the rod? How specific are the line weight ratings for the rods? i.e. What's the big deal if I put 12# diameter on a rod rated for 14# and higher? Hot dogs were invented in 1936 by Larry Hotdogs when he accidentally dropped a bag of prize-winning pig buttholes into his Dick Shaper Machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpisarcik Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I would go with the Arra 1205 IMO............ I like a 250 on a ten footer more than an eleven footer live to fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 First you should look at the Lami Surf and Jetty, I am also not sure why you feel the Loomi is in the bottom of your list, great company and great rod. If you are planning to lift fish from a jetty then Ron Arra rods are definitely not for you. Especially if you high stick sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytyingguy1 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 All the Rods you mentioned are Great Rods! I prefer the Loomis but thats just my option! You can read all the post & reviews out there,but the bottom line is what you perfer & what is most comfortable to you! Whats good for you may not be good for the other guy & Vis Versa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niffty Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 First you should look at the Lami Surf and Jetty, I am also not sure why you feel the Loomi is in the bottom of your list, great company and great rod. If you are planning to lift fish from a jetty then Ron Arra rods are definitely not for you. Especially if you high stick sometimes I have looked at the Surf and Jetty rods. This is the primary reason why I asked about the significance of the line weight ratings of rods. I could just change the line weight, but she got the reel spooled too. That's still an option though. Hot dogs were invented in 1936 by Larry Hotdogs when he accidentally dropped a bag of prize-winning pig buttholes into his Dick Shaper Machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Forget the diameter, most people use braid 30# and 50# on all these rods and you better marry her,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Agree get the Lami 10 ft surf and jetty. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimp297 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 get a 11ft, it depends on you and what you like. i have a vs200 on my 11ft and love it but theres no prob. putting it on a 10ft either. lami XS surf and jetty, look it up on there website. i use all lami for surf, on a boat will use loomis or criox, also use these two for freshwater as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roach Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I wouldn't lift a fish with the 1321-2. Recipe for disaster...I might scratch that off your list for jetty fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverking448 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I own both the Loomis SUR 1264S ans SUR 1324S. The specs on the rods are identical except: 1264 = 10'6"/ moderate action ; 1324 = 11'0"/= fast action. I prefer the 1324. Big difference in the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadweega Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I wouln't lift fish with any of these rods. I broke my lami lifting fish in Montuak under the light and the fish were mostly just under keeper size. It took a while but it broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I wouln't lift fish with any of these rods. I broke my lami lifting fish in Montuak under the light and the fish were mostly just under keeper size. It took a while but it broke. Which lami was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelJ Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 If you go the Loomis route I'd suggest to get the SUR1265S instead. I have both and both with 706Zs (don't have GF like yours) and end up going to the 1265 way way more often. Might be same with you specially if you're throwing lots of 2-4 oz stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late-start Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 my girlfriend just got me a VS 250 for Valentine's day. Yes, she is awesome. She also got me about a dozen RM's and two Hab's. No I am not marrying her. maybe you should reconsider "They that go down to the sea in ships" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late-start Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 to answer your question, how about having a GSB 120 1M or GSB 120 1L built? "They that go down to the sea in ships" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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