Queries on my "project"

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Posted by: Bill Tune (---.wasco-inc.com)

Date: June 25, 2007 04:50PM

I am working on a combination swimbait/flipping rod and need a bit of input. This is a one piece 8' blank (Shikari FS 806) rated to 2 ounces but feels like it would go a bit more.

1. I am considering a 12" rear grip more for casting swimbaits than flipping but it will be used for heavy jigs too.

2. I will use 2 reels a shimano "300" size for 20 pound line plus for the swimbaits.
And a Daiwa Fuego for flipping and pitching. Which ever of these works best will win a permanate spot.

3. Is there any reason to use a other standard first guide distance of 18-22 inches? I see no problem flipping but maybe I am not thinking about something here?

My only concern is the blank weights 4.5 ounces bare so I am minding weight. It will have my standard split grip no foregrip etc. I hope to ba able to flip and pitch heavy baits and cast up to about 3 ounce swimbaits (I know these are babies!).

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