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Hi guys,I'm looking for input into a rod to suit an Alvey 650C5. I've got this spooled with 30 pound mono and I intend to use it for chucking out big baits with 6oz sinkers for big mulloway.I've looked at the Alvey rods (the 6500) themselves, and also the Wilson 13'6 Live Fibre Trophy which looks more like it would do the trick.I've also been looking at trying to find an old Snyder or Butterworth, but haven't found any with a low mount for an Alvey. I also don't really know how heavy to go in the rod to suit my purpose.What rods, new or old, would you guys recommend for heavy surf fishing like this?

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5120 extended to 12 foot, Kilwell Z400-10X Kilwell Pendulum 1All available locally from http://www.therodworks.com.au/Purglas blanks from Campbells pro tackle in WA also have a good reputation and can be built to suit lowmount.Or if you are keen on the Synder, Campbells have themhttp://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=5824

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I very much like my 7153, both of them actually.1 two-piece, 1 one-piece. I also have another 7153 brand new blank that I'll start to build up one day soon.I reckon you can buy lighter, whippier and perhaps stronger rods nowadays but they'll cost you a king's ransom and these old Snyders are like a beautiful EH Holden.Cheers.

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