G'day Chris,
I picked up the 351 yesterday, you're right that it is a fine tapered blank, but I must say that it is deceptively powerful down low, in open water and light cover I think that it should be fun. I was encouraged by an article written by Stephen Booth about a Zaneq spin stick that by his description seeme to possess the same style of action as this Samurai stick (they fished Monduran for some big barra with this stick and it performed well) and as it was probably going to cost me another deposit to get the other rod up I decided that I might chase the 451 later. As you said I think that this rod will be excellent for Barra up 80-90( although I do feel that bigger fish could be subdued with this rod on the flats and points etc if you fish it right) and Jacks and Sooties. Beautiful workmanship and finish on the rod and my new 200 Curado looks and feels awesome, so light you could cast all day...........yeah I think I'm quite happy. The minister has informed that if I want another rod this year I've got to sell off some of my other gear to pay for it, no more out of pocket purchases
oh well it's all for a good cause.
Cheers
Chris