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doc · 09-07-2010, 07:55 PM

...a 150 is too small for a 9' rod?

tattoobob · 09-07-2010, 08:24 PM

I may not be to small for a 9 foot rod but it is for my hands
the handle is to small for me

luds · 09-08-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tattoobob

I may not be to small for a 9 foot rod but it is for my hands
the handle is to small for me

you just need to upgrade the knob to the one that comes on the 150 bailed. it will run you about $80 but well worth it imo. that knob is bigger than the one on the 200/250 and rectangular/oval.

tattoobob · 09-08-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by luds

you just need to upgrade the knob to the one that comes on the 150 bailed. it will run you about $80 but well worth it imo. that knob is bigger than the one on the 200/250 and rectangular/oval.

I sold the VS150 Rick Bomba so problem solved I don't have a problem with the knobs on the 200 or 250

I should be getting my new ZeeBaas 27 tomorrow or Friday can't wait to break that baby in

luds · 09-09-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tattoobob

I sold the VS150 Rick Bomba so problem solved I don't have a problem with the knobs on the 200 or 250

I should be getting my new ZeeBaas 27 tomorrow or Friday can't wait to break that baby in

be interested to see how you like it. i just keep bringing out the van staals. just like how they feel and the line pick up better. the drag is sick though.

doc · 09-13-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by luds

you just need to upgrade the knob to the one that comes on the 150 bailed. it will run you about $80 but well worth it imo. that knob is bigger than the one on the 200/250 and rectangular/oval.

...where does one get these knobs? and it balances alright on the non-bailed 150?

luds · 09-24-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by doc

...where does one get these knobs? and it balances alright on the non-bailed 150?

No issues with balance IMO. Just calls River's End in CT and tell them you want to install it yourself and order the parts from them. They will give you waht you need. It couldn't be easier!

Clogston29 · 09-08-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by doc

...a 150 is too small for a 9' rod?

It all comes down to feel.

I really think the 200 is the best overall if you're gonna get one.

200 on a 1201m or 1201L are my go to setups.250 with a cut down 1201m is my go to setup for heavy plugs and riggies, but the 200 feels good on that setup too.

250 on a graphite 9' feels funny to me. Center of gravity is too low and feels awkward casting.
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numbskull · 09-08-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Clogston29

It all comes down to feel.

200 on a 1201m or 1201L are my go to setups

Just an aside, anyone not swimming with their reel and considering a custom 1201L (or any other L type 10 footer) who wants to stay light but have reserve power.........the setup in this thread has proven pretty impressive (albeit at a $ cost) and is well worth considering. It would also balance sweetly with a VS150 (although the guide placement would need to be tweaked).

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...lowriders.html

AL617 · 09-10-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Clogston29

It all comes down to feel.

I really think the 200 is the best overall if you're gonna get one.

200 on a 1201m or 1201L are my go to setups.250 with a cut down 1201m is my go to setup for heavy plugs and riggies, but the 200 feels good on that setup too.

250 on a graphite 9' feels funny to me. Center of gravity is too low and feels awkward casting.
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How much did you chop off the 1201m? I just built one full length but I am tempted to get another one and chop it down to 9'.

Clogston29 · 09-10-2010, 09:33 AM

6" off the butt. really seams to have stiffened it up. although it may just be the variation between 1201m blanks - i'm certainly not a rod expert

i feel much more confortable throwing bigger wood (up to about 5 oz, say large jointed bigwater diver size) and riggies with it than by full length 1201m which is great for slightly lower loads

AL617 · 09-10-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Clogston29

6" off the butt. really seams to have stiffened it up. although it may just be the variation between 1201m blanks - i'm certainly not a rod expert

i feel much more confortable throwing bigger wood (up to about 5 oz, say large jointed bigwater diver size) and riggies with it than by full length 1201m which is great for slightly lower loads

Thanks man, I was wondering how it would stiffen up. Maybe I will play it safe and chop a 1L.

-Al

AL617 · 09-10-2010, 09:56 AM

Sorry for derailing this thread. 200 gets my vote as well if you want to use it on 10 and 9'ers. Mine bounces around between a 10'ssu1m, 10'gsb1m and a glass 9'er. Very happy with it on all of them. I was thinking of getting a 250 but the 200 works so well for my fishing Im just going to get another one.

-Al

numbskull · 09-10-2010, 04:16 PM

Cutting a blank from the butt does not "stiffen" it, rather it moves the flex closer to the butt and slows the action some. Slower action and a shorter rod are good for heavy loads.

afterhours · 09-09-2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by doc

...a 150 is too small for a 9' rod?

not at all. one of my fav's is an allstar 1087 with a 150 great lightweight combo.

i put the zb 25 knobs on both my 150 and 200 and problem solved.