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Off the shelf rod for a 12/0?

Tarpon J
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I've been looking for an off the shelf rod for a 12/0. The only requirements I have is that it is no less than 6'6" and preferably 7ft w/ metal reel seat. I use star rods on my smaller reels and I like them a lot, I would prefer to find something similar to my 30-60# custom crafted star rod with a higher line rating, 40-100 or 50-130 would be great. I realize there are not many off the shelf rods that will seat a 12 but I was wondering if anyone knew of any 6'6" to 8' off the shelf models that would match good with a 12? Was going to get a 7' crowder rod rated 40-100..but it looks like it has a graphite reel seat and I don't know why it would be on a rod rated for 100# line, graphite reel seats belong on spinning rods. Thank you in advance for any input.

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:26 KJB 1611 AV

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Topic starter Posted : 12/20/2010 3:13 pm
monoxide
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i wish u would have posted this before i had a star rod that was perfect for 12/0 it was a old rod but every thing was perfect on it. joe has it now he may sell it.


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Posted : 12/20/2010 3:18 pm
Cape_Haze_Rods
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how much are you looking to spend?

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Posted : 12/20/2010 3:50 pm
Tarpon J
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how much are you looking to spend?

Preferably 200 or less

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:26 KJB 1611 AV

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Topic starter Posted : 12/20/2010 4:07 pm
Tarpon J
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i wish u would have posted this before i had a star rod that was perfect for 12/0 it was a old rod but every thing was perfect on it. joe has it now he may sell it.

Do you recall which model it was? I've seen some stout 8 foot star rods at a couple of the local tackle shops but they're stigmatized by graphite reel seats.

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:26 KJB 1611 AV

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Topic starter Posted : 12/20/2010 4:22 pm
monoxide
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it was a dlx 12/0


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Posted : 12/20/2010 5:06 pm
slasherx4
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you can get all the boat rods in the world off the shelf that will handle a 12/0, like a fennwick or penn or something, but you can get some beautiful shark rods used in some places, like the rods shops in west palm beach, just today i bought a 9ft SABRE rod for my 9/0 and it can handle heavier than a 9/0 at xgeneration rods in Lantana, every time i go there they have a rod I want... and the guys that build rods there do excellent jobs!

Just an average fisherman.

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Posted : 12/20/2010 6:01 pm
Tarpon J
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you can get all the boat rods in the world off the shelf that will handle a 12/0, like a fennwick or penn or something, but you can get some beautiful shark rods used in some places, like the rods shops in west palm beach, just today i bought a 9ft SABRE rod for my 9/0 and it can handle heavier than a 9/0 at xgeneration rods in Lantana, every time i go there they have a rod I want... and the guys that build rods there do excellent jobs!

That sounds awesome man I wish we had more places like that on the west coast closer to where I live. You've just inspired me to check out the pawn shops in my area for a good used rod I am probably going to pick up 2 rods because once I get my tax return check I'm either getting another 12/0 for a backup or a 14/0.

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:26 KJB 1611 AV

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Topic starter Posted : 12/21/2010 9:15 am
Cape_Haze_Rods
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how much are you looking to spend?

Preferably 200 or less

I can build one for $200 it will be a 7' 80 lb. class Gator Glass with Turbo Boat guides, metal reel seat and gimbal.
If your interested let me know

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Posted : 12/21/2010 11:41 am
Tarpon J
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how much are you looking to spend?

Preferably 200 or less

I can build one for $200 it will be a 7' 80 lb. class Gator Glass with Turbo Boat guides, metal reel seat and gimbal.
If your interested let me know

That sounds exactly like what I had envisioned, I actually prefer all turbo guides..if I do decide to have one built I'll let you know, thank you Travis.

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:26 KJB 1611 AV

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Topic starter Posted : 12/22/2010 4:49 pm
Cape_Haze_Rods
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Your Welcome, Just let me know when your ready.

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Posted : 12/22/2010 5:10 pm
fr0stbytten
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how much are you looking to spend?

Preferably 200 or less

I can build one for $200 it will be a 7' 80 lb. class Gator Glass with Turbo Boat guides, metal reel seat and gimbal.
If your interested let me know

where are you located?

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Posted : 04/04/2012 9:18 pm
Cape_Haze_Rods
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West coast of Florida, north port

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Posted : 04/06/2012 6:54 am
fr0stbytten
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'I can build one for $200 it will be a 7' 80 lb. class Gator Glass with Turbo Boat guides, metal reel seat and gimbal.'

Can you still do this? If so i might be interested in 2

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Posted : 04/06/2012 11:25 pm
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