newtontoney 57 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Bought a 2nd hand sabre spin rod today that I thought would be awesome for flicking slugs in the winter, the shop owner didn't know what blank it was but guessed it to be a eg270 ....its about 9ft single piece and guessing 6-8kg ? it only has the sabre logo on the blank no mention of rating or anything.Anyone know if the eg270 Came in spin at around 9ft ? or any other ideas what it might be ?cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 or could it maybe be a eg-220 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 G"day Ntoney, it could be a 196/8 ? Awesome rod if it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hugo 120 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Is it a black or yellow blank? Also is it a custom job or does it look like it has been made up for a tackle shop to sell? Perhaps take it into one of the tackle stores that build up rods and they should be able to ID the blank for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 its a black blank with red bindings....doesn't look too recent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 @ cal , not sure man u know what rating that is ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 G"day ntoney, this link may help,from what you say theres a chance it may be a eg 220.http://www.therodworks.com.au/12-E-Glass.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 @ Cal , thanks very much for that link man ......iv done the measurements and from what I can tell its one of the 196-8 sabresProbably my new favorite rod, got a fkn wicked feel to it , fast tip, beefy at base.. Cant wait to Salmon season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 The rod I have is bang on 2.5metres so I figured to small for the 220 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
callop catcher 1 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Newtontoney, I have a 196/8 Sabre Bought it 2nd about 15 years agoAwesome rodEven though I'd rather now use spin sticks I do get it out at least once a year for some funI use an Abu 5500 Pro Rocket on it with 4kg monoAnd it does cast like a Rocket!!! 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 mine is a spin callop catcher..... 196/8 come in spin ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M.Hittler 0 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Can turn any blank overhead spin spiral ect mate newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 went to see rob from south oz rods....he seemed to think the rod was definitely a 196-8 ....will get it fitted with Fuji sic guides ready for salmon season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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