Don't think I've seen that rod number before, also the rippon doesn't ring a bell, Rippin' does though. Rod discriptions I remember in the Certified Pro rods is XPS, XFW, XSW, X, XS, XDS, XFT, XTS, XCF.

I did make a mistake in my posting. I misspelled Rippon. Is should be Rippin. The rest of my description is correct. The model is XSF704.

Thanks

Neal

I came across an old yellow fiberglas rod blank that I had wrapped years ago and was wondering when it was made...it is a Lamiglas ST 108 3M....any info appreciated....it was cut down to 8'9" for some reason which I cannot recall...am thinking of refinishing it.....based on the type, number and length any recommendations for best rod type to build

Good afternoon.
I'm new to the Rod Squad and hope to learn much from you folks. I am resuming steelhead/salmon fishing after being away from it for many years. I am now retired, have lots of time. My focus, for now, will be mostly the Snohomish-Snoqualmie-Skykomish systems. Someday I'd like to meet up with some of you that know these rivers.
I presently have four Lamiglas rods, ( 1 fly, 3 steelhead G 1306, 1307, and 1325) but am being offered at what seems to be a very, very reasonable cost, a supposedly never fished, AS86MH, I believe 12#-20#. I'd probably use this in the rivers for the heavier salmon. I can't seem to find any info on the "A" series. Are they any good?
Also, what rod(s) do you recommend for trolling/drifting from a boat. I have 13' Smokercraft Alaska that I will use from time to time in the rivers.
Sorry that this is so long, but I have lots of questions.Thanks for your help.
John the Oldbiker
Edmonds, WA.

You guys would have better luck with your inquiries if you started a new post so it's easier to see by everyone. Being a custom rod builder I don't pay that much attention to the factory rods as I probably should, that said I think they were a inexpensive rod much like the rods they build for BiMart and others.