i just love the 9'6" rods. i have them in sevearal brands. i love them all, when my RS 1141 snaped i went back to the 1143. i'm a banky and have put several upper 30# kings and one 48# king on the rocks with my loomis gl3 1143... i have yet to feel under powered in using this size. i am very interested in the 1142 but have not seen of felt on yet.
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