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12-06-2004, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Harnell 721 9'
I just bought one, haven't picked it up yet. Anyone have one of these or got info on their use in the surf? Its one of the newer Harrington blanks, wrapped nice with Fuji reel clamp.
Thanks
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12-07-2004, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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i haven't tired any of the newer harnell/harrington rod blanks yet. if they are anything like the old harnells, you better start doing some pushups.
toby, could be a good rod to say "hello" to the "neighbors." what do you think?
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12-07-2004, 08:21 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
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works for me. time to make Mr. Pinchy!
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Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man. 
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
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12-07-2004, 08:51 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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Not familiar with that Harrington/Harnell. The 3 Harnels I have are a 542, which is a 10' parabolic blank, the 540, an 8-1/2' meat blank, and my dad's ancient 552 which you can pole vault with.
The 542 is really no heavier than a Lami 121 3M in your hands. It might weigh an ounce or two more on the blank, but finished and with a reel on it, the difference is negligible.
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12-19-2004, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Wow, this is an awesome rod!! Throws bombers to 4oz Pencil Poppers.
Its a little weighty but not unweidly, and has some serious backbone. If anyone is looking into glass rods, you should take the time and check these out
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12-19-2004, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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I have an old harnell... its stripped down to teh blank so i have no idea how it casts, but mine is stiff as a pool cue- and its 9 feet.
looks like it would be a good popper rod.
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