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Crappie Rod Build
Posted by:
Mark Lambrecht
(---.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net)
Date: December 07, 2010 10:52AM
I am wanting to build a 48" crappie rod. I have available several 5' blanks. Would it hurt to shorten a longer rod and would I need to cut some off one end or both ends and how would this change the action? Any help would be appreciated...Thank You Re: Crappie Rod Build
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 07, 2010 11:05AM
Shortening a rod from either end will make the action slower. Shortening from the butt reduces power. Shortening from the tip moves the low end of the casting weight range upwards.
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Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: December 07, 2010 12:21PM
Mark,
Tom nailed it. I generally find that if I have a rod with the tip and sensitivity that I like, I will not trim any thing from the tip. I find that when the rod has the tip that I like with the tip action, I will never trim it. Then, if I want the rod shorter or longer, I either cut or add material from or to the butt section of the rod. Roger Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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