· #1 Posted February 21 · Report post Hello all, I am sure this topic has been brought up a lot, I apologize in advance. I have two custom builds that I love, a LamiGSB 9’6” and a Bushido 8’6” The Lani I use for relying and bigger plugs.. the tips isn’t really sensitive so it’s not great for SPs, Bombers, Needles etc. I had the Bushido built to handle the nights when I’m throwing the smaller stuff... I am looking for something a little bigger in 10’-11’ range, I would like it sensitive enough to toss some smaller plugs at times but be able to handle the occasional bigger plugs or rigged eels. I mainly fish RI and a Southern Ma. This bigger rod would be specifically for BI and if I have a chance Montauk this year... Thank you for any input and recommendations. I will be pairing a VSX250 or 275 with this as well. Tight lines! 2 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #2 Posted February 21 · Report post 11 hours ago, NightMoves00 said: Hello all, I am sure this topic has been brought up a lot, I apologize in advance. I have two custom builds that I love, a LamiGSB 9’6” and a Bushido 8’6” The Lani I use for relying and bigger plugs.. the tips isn’t really sensitive so it’s not great for SPs, Bombers, Needles etc. I had the Bushido built to handle the nights when I’m throwing the smaller stuff... I am looking for something a little bigger in 10’-11’ range, I would like it sensitive enough to toss some smaller plugs at times but be able to handle the occasional bigger plugs or rigged eels. I mainly fish RI and a Southern Ma. This bigger rod would be specifically for BI and if I have a chance Montauk this year... Thank you for any input and recommendations. I will be pairing a VSX250 or 275 with this as well. Tight lines! Century 11' S2 Stealth. It's very light and sensitive. It will throw a 3/4- bucktail up to 5oz with it being happiest up to 4 oz. Absolute pleasure to fish. 2 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #3 Posted February 21 · Report post Do you want a Ferrari = CTS or an suv = Lamiglass 2 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #4 Posted February 21 · Report post 2 hours ago, AFMike said: Century 11' S2 Stealth. It's very light and sensitive. It will throw a 3/4- bucktail up to 5oz with it being happiest up to 4 oz. Absolute pleasure to fish. Love my Stealth 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #5 Posted February 21 · Report post 2 hours ago, Bob C. said: Do you want a Ferrari = CTS or an suv = Lamiglass I already have the SUV and Small P/U lol... I want the Ferrari! 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #6 Posted February 21 · Report post 2 hours ago, AFMike said: Century 11' S2 Stealth. It's very light and sensitive. It will throw a 3/4- bucktail up to 5oz with it being happiest up to 4 oz. Absolute pleasure to fish. Thank you very much! This is definitely the info I was looking for. Typically on BI I would be throwing needles, rigged eels, but I want to be able to throw a bucktail or SP if need be. I don’t want to be going out there with 3 diff set ups. I hate to say it but these days I feel like there are a lot more people that are looking to jack peoples stuff then rather respect it. So that’s why I would prefer just one set up to bring with me. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #7 Posted February 21 · Report post 1 min ago, NightMoves00 said: Thank you very much! This is definitely the info I was looking for. Typically on BI I would be throwing needles, rigged eels, but I want to be able to throw a bucktail or SP if need be. I don’t want to be going out there with 3 diff set ups. I hate to say it but these days I feel like there are a lot more people that are looking to jack peoples stuff then rather respect it. So that’s why I would prefer just one set up to bring with me. AF Mike... what reel do you have on yours? 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #8 Posted February 21 · Report post I have CTS vapor trails 2 to 4 plus 3 to 6, and and Lami's 1321m's they all have their purpose. all titainium guides and Apls reel seats. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #9 Posted February 21 · Report post 2 mins ago, Bob C. said: I have CTS vapor trails 2 to 4 plus 3 to 6, and and Lami's 1321m's they all have their purpose. all titainium guides and Apls reel seats. I honestly forgot about the CTS Vapor Trails... That’s a lot of what CMS in New Bedford uses correct? I agree each rod has their own designated purpose. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #10 Posted February 21 · Report post 7 mins ago, NightMoves00 said: AF Mike... what reel do you have on yours? I run a ZB 25 on mine or a VS 200. The S2 is one of the most comprehensive blanks/rods you will find. Great distance, great sensitivity and just a great rod to fish. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #11 Posted February 21 · Report post I have an account with CTS and Aquidnick Island Rod builders puts em together for me. CMS is a dealer 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #12 Posted February 21 · Report post This thread is perfect as I’m also looking for a BIock Island rod to pair with my VSX200. Keep the recommendations coming! 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #13 Posted February 21 · Report post 18 hours ago, NightMoves00 said: Hello all, I am sure this topic has been brought up a lot, I apologize in advance. I have two custom builds that I love, a LamiGSB 9’6” and a Bushido 8’6” The Lani I use for relying and bigger plugs.. the tips isn’t really sensitive so it’s not great for SPs, Bombers, Needles etc. I had the Bushido built to handle the nights when I’m throwing the smaller stuff... I am looking for something a little bigger in 10’-11’ range, I would like it sensitive enough to toss some smaller plugs at times but be able to handle the occasional bigger plugs or rigged eels. I mainly fish RI and a Southern Ma. This bigger rod would be specifically for BI and if I have a chance Montauk this year... Thank you for any input and recommendations. I will be pairing a VSX250 or 275 with this as well. Tight lines! If you going with the CTS vapor trail I would not use a van staal. you can, but it’s a distance caster for open beaches. These two rods century s2 2-5 or CTS s7 1-4 is what you want with a vsx250. I use those rods with my 200 and vr175. Those rods I would take to montauk especially fishing on rocks, I would leave my vapor trail at home. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #14 Posted February 21 · Report post 3 hours ago, Water Dog said: This thread is perfect as I’m also looking for a BIock Island rod to pair with my VSX200. Keep the recommendations coming! Century S2 or cts s7 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #15 Posted February 21 · Report post AFMike what's the difference between the s1 and s2? tia 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites