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11-22-2006, 05:53 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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1088 with VS200 is my go to set up. This meets and exceeds the type of fishing you mention in your post. I wouldn't want any more weight in the reel though. Just took it out of the car this morning.........going into winter withdrawals
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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11-22-2006, 05:57 PM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
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I would agree that the 250 is a little large for a 9 foot rod. I do use a 250 on my all star 1088 occasionally but that is the heaviest 9 foot rod I have. I think the 200 fits a heavier 9 foot perfectly and like the a 150 on a lighter one.
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11-22-2006, 06:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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allstar 1089 if you can find one, but like these guys are saying, thats a big reel for a 9 footer.
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11-22-2006, 06:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
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Batson Rainshadow 1088.
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11-22-2006, 06:25 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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I think the 150 is to small,and it doesn't have the space to hold the amount of line you will need. (a great schoolie reel) and the 250 is to big for a 9 foot, the 200 will fit the bill, if you already have the VS250 use a Lami 1205/1204 with it. but that is a 10 foot rod.
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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11-23-2006, 08:30 AM
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xxx
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
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allstar 1088 would probably be perfect for you, balances alright with a 250 and it has the balls the fish rocks/ledges. Great from 1.5 - just under 4 oz in my opinion. Problem is that they aren't made anymore. You have all winter to try to hunt one down and if you can't, go with the batson su 1088 (not sw).
the only two 9' rods that I really like the 250 on, as opposed to the 200, are the allstar 1088 and a 9' e-glass allstar that I use for eeling (don't know the blank number and its alittle to soft in tip for spooks).
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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11-23-2006, 09:39 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,544
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Who can tell me the variations on the different1088 blanks. I was blessed to win a Batson Rainshadow made in the USA blank donated by Capesams last winter, so that is my only measure....and I want another one!
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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11-23-2006, 10:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
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Maybe one of the new Shimano surf rods if you're looking for something with a lifetime no questions asked warranty. None of the Loomis 9's really have the power it sounds like you're looking for.
Allstar 1088 is a great option if you go custom.
The 250, by the numbers, isn't THAT bad on a nine. It's only an ounce heavier then the 200 and several ounces lighter then many other reels people use on 9 footers. Physically it looks large though and the 200 would be ideal.
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