I have three rods that are not getting the use I thought they would, so they are available for purchase -- local pickup only (JAX - Palm Coast).
#1 is a 4 meter (13'3") 3-6 Oz. rod. It is a prototype "Match" rod for a UK rod manufacturer, and it never went into production because the South Korean manufacturer could not meet the stipulated price point, or other such business reason. I am the only owner, and as far as I know, this rod is the only one like it in the US. I bought it from Tom Burness (aka Rockhopper) in May 2005 when he came over for holiday. The rod got plenty of use for the first two years I owned it, but fell victim to my preference for my AFAW 13' "Surf" rods which were custom built for me. Mike Foster said it was a great casting rod, and Paul Anderson (aka Fishing Mortician) cut his conventional teeth on this rod - then went on to throw 700+ feet (but not with this rod.). It is a terrific fishing rod, and supposedly, is a copy of the old, very popular zziplex 2500, that is no longer in production. It has Fuji guides wrapped in basic black, which looks good on the dark green blank. The reel seat is a "coaster" which is adjustable to accomodate the individual caster's reach. It has some normal wear and tear scratches, but is in real good condition. A 2 piece 1 piece rod, it has an 8 foot tip section and 5 foot butt section. This would make a great rod to use for both fishing and to see if you liked distance casting. I paid $275 for it and will part with it for $150, or trade for a like valued spinning reel.
#2 is a Tica I purchased in the Fall of 2003, which has been the second or "backup" rod for shark fishing. It did catch one nice six foot Blacktip, but has gone unfished for several years. The rod is 11'6" Fast Action and is rated at 4-10 ounces. The sweet spot I believe to be 7-8 ounces. The reel seat is fixed at 29". In excellent condition (like a 9.7), I will sell for $75 or consider a trade for a spinning reel of equal or greater value with cash to make up the difference.
#3 is an 11' 3-8 ounce Fast Action Tica that belongs to Guy Fitzgerald. He loaned it to me to see if a student may wish to buy it. It looks like it has never been cast (a true 10). Guy will take $75 for the rod.
The first to say " I'll Take It" gets it. Again, no mailing, local transfer only.