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Crankbait rod follow-up
Posted by: Steven Garvey (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: May 11, 2011 02:36PM

My Castaway Xp3 843 crankbait rod, recommended by Lance at Swampland is now
on the dryer, with finsh coat #1.
Originally I felt it was a bit stiff but I can now say Lance was right on, it has more of a moderate
action as he said (spec'd as Mod/Fast) and a very nice flex.
I put on a #6 DF, #5 micro, #4 micros to tip and test cast it the other day.
I'll do finish coat #2 tomorrow and have it ready for use this weekend - I can't wait.

Thanks again to Swampland, great recommendation.

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Re: Crankbait rod follow-up
Posted by: Chuck Mills (---.grenergy.com)
Date: May 11, 2011 03:03PM

I think you will love it! I've thrown some pretty light cranks, as well as traps. It handles them well.

Chuck

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That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane

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Re: Crankbait rod follow-up
Posted by: Chuck Mills (---.grenergy.com)
Date: May 12, 2011 02:00PM

Steven - That blank is tougher than nails too! [www.rodbuilding.org]

Chuck

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That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane

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