Ron Arra Lamiglas

[pommy]

Greetings all!

I'm looking for a new Christmas present. Can't afford the reel I want at the moment but might afford a rod.

Any comments on Ron Arra Lamiglas rods (imported from the States) for spinning from the rocks?

Regards, Rob.
Ballina.

[nigelr]

Never had the pleasure of seeing one in the flesh but the yanks rate them very highly. Pretty sure there is an Aus distributor - Blue Acres maybe?
Had a look at the Daiwa Seajigger rods in the $300 ish price range? At least you will get to see, hold and feel them pre-purchase, and they are pretty darn fine bits of gear.
I'm assuming you are buying a complete rod rather than just a blank?
Cheers.

[pommy]

Thanks for that!

I already have the Seajigger 205, which is a great rod. Its only disavantage is where you are well above the waterline and need a lift up rather than a gaff.

I was thinking of getting the larger 15-30lb model but already have a Penn Big Game Surf in 15-30lb which performs very well.

Was just wondering about a 9ft 15-30lb Lamiglass spin rod that can cast 25-100g lures.

Might still go the bigger Seajigger as the components on the Penn are not very high quality. When they corrode I will probably get high quality guides as replacements as the blank is outstanding (cost $85 for the rod!).

Regards, Rob.

[NIZ180]

I got one of those Penns aswell, excellent value for money!!!

Let us know how the lamiglass goes as I have always wanted one just never could bring myself to buy a rod I have never felt before.

[metaloid]

I have got the Lamiglas xsra1204 http://www.tackledirect.com/lamiglas-xsra1204-ron-arra-surf-pro-spinning-rod.html. (http://www.tackledirect.com/lamiglas-xsra1204-ron-arra-surf-pro-spinning-rod.html)

It's a good casting tool, but works best with 60-80 gr lures. It's a bit stiff under that, and I never dared punching hard with heavier lures.

Plus: High grip, supersize guides, no-nonsense.
Minus: spigot join looks fragile, weight.

Nowadays I spend most of my casting time with lighter blanks (either GUSA or Japanese).