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General Angling Topics => Saltwater Lure Angling => Topic started by: PatrickH on July 08, 2020, 10:26:53 PM

Title: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN L&F ARCHIPELAGO HMG AND STX
Post by: PatrickH on July 08, 2020, 10:26:53 PM

Can anyone tell me the difference between the old Loomis and Franklin 11ft Archipelago and the new STX
Both have the same components and rating but there is a R700 difference between the two,
I primary want it for spinning with 1 - 2 ounce spoons and paddletails.
Many thanks

Title: Re: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN L&F ARCHIPELAGO HMG AND STX
Post by: fishatic on July 08, 2020, 11:35:17 PM

simply put higher quality carbon fibre with superior resin system
much less resin and less fibre used for same strength.

Title: Re: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN L&F ARCHIPELAGO HMG AND STX
Post by: PatrickH on July 09, 2020, 10:13:29 PM

Thanks Fishatic,


Am I correct that the new rod is just lighter ?


Is there a difference in stiffness between the two ?


I just wondered as I remember that the old exage 8 ft spinning was much stiffer than the new one which was much softer


As all the other specs seem the same the only other difference besides the cosmetics is simply the price.

Title: Re: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN L&F ARCHIPELAGO HMG AND STX
Post by: fishatic on July 10, 2020, 08:01:25 AM

Roughly the same curve; just lighter and faster recovery after a cast

Title: Re: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN L&F ARCHIPELAGO HMG AND STX
Post by: PatrickH on July 10, 2020, 10:57:43 PM

Thanks.
Have just ordered mine  :tkx: