any of you throwing the new SSU?

[Mike P]

Red Top and M&Ds sell them for about the same price as the XRA rods. Why some shops are getting close to $400 for them is a mystery. Red Top has a custom 1M on the rack for $340. I'm sure CMS can probably bring one in for less.

I'm also pretty sure that the one piece 10' blanks are the SS 120 1L and 1M. It's the factory rods that are labeled M and MH in that length.

The SSU 120 MS factory rod, or the 1L blank, should serve the purpose for general use. I'd probably only use the SSU 120 1MH or the 1M blank if the Canal was on the menu.

[hyefisherman2]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Red Top and M&Ds sell them for about the same price as the XRA rods. Why some shops are getting close to $400 for them is a mystery. Red Top has a custom 1M on the rack for $340. I'm sure CMS can probably bring one in for less.

I'm also pretty sure that the one piece 10' blanks are the SS 120 1L and 1M. It's the factory rods that are labeled M and MH in that length.

The SSU 120 MS factory rod, or the 1L blank, should serve the purpose for general use. I'd probably only use the SSU 120 1MH or the 1M blank if the Canal was on the menu.

well im asking about the 1m or 1mh and this rod wouldnt be used in the canal...got plenty of rods for that.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I'm also pretty sure that the one piece 10' blanks are the SS 120 1L and 1M. It's the factory rods that are labeled M and MH in that length.
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I don't know if they sell an L (I think they do), but there is definitely a 10' M and MH blank. I bought the latter and looked at the M at M&D's. Good price, too.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I don't know if they sell an L (I think they do), but there is definitely a 10' M and MH blank. I bought the latter and looked at the M at M&D's. Good price, too.

You're right--I thought they only had 2 10' blanks since they only make 2 10' factory rods. But there are 3 blanks--the 1L rated 1-3, the 1M rated 1-4 and the 1MH rated 2-6.

One might well wonder why they need one blank rated 1-3 and a second rated 1-4

[hyefisherman2]

Originally Posted by Mike P

You're right--I thought they only had 2 10' blanks since they only make 2 10' factory rods. But there are 3 blanks--the 1L rated 1-3, the 1M rated 1-4 and the 1MH rated 2-6.

One might well wonder why they need one blank rated 1-3 and a second rated 1-4

probably fake ratings...the L probably throws 0.5-2 and the M probably throws 1-3 or something like that.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Mike P

You're right--I thought they only had 2 10' blanks since they only make 2 10' factory rods. But there are 3 blanks--the 1L rated 1-3, the 1M rated 1-4 and the 1MH rated 2-6.

One might well wonder why they need one blank rated 1-3 and a second rated 1-4

I suspect the high number is 1 oz over what the blank really likes. I've been told by someone who owns a custom M that it doesn't go much past 3oz and the sweet spot is closer to 2. The sweet spot on the MH I own seems to be in the high 2's- low 3's (though I'm not strong enough to really load a blank with 4oz so it might be different for others).

[hyefisherman2]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I've been told by someone who owns a custom M that it doesn't go much past 3oz and the sweet spot is closer to 2. The sweet spot on the MH I own seems to be in the high 2's- low 3's (though I'm not strong enough to really load a blank with 4oz so it might be different for others).

can anyone else confirm this? thanks

[angler229]

Personally I think the m loves 3 ounces but not over 3 1/2, sweet spot in my opinion is 2 1/2-3.