Re: Question: how find the lure weight blank
Posted by:
John E Powell
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Date: October 29, 2013 12:47PM
A practical approach is to gather a few lures/weights representing the range you are interested in. Attach a leader line to the lure/weight and make a loop in the other end. Cut a few small pieces of masking tape. Place the loop of the lightest weight over the tip and tape the line in place. manipulate the rod and ... feel it ... adjust the location up and down and make a mental note of the locations. >> Learn how the weight and it's location changes the blank << Try a heavier weight and learn some more...
Equations are fine and have their place, but I really feel this situation is akin to the old adage that states "a picture (blank in the hand) is worth a thousand words (calculations)".
Do this with your customers and have them move their hands up and down the blank. It's amazing how many customers choose something completely different than what they thought they wanted. Explain to them this kind of customization is something they can't get in an off the shelf rod, and you'll likely have a repeat customer instead of a one-time sale.
Of course, this is not really going to help you if your trying to figure out which blank to buy in the first place. But when you get some experience doing this on a few blanks, you'll be able to fairly accurately anticipate how a blank will respond once you get it in your hands.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/29/2013 12:51PM by John E Powell.
