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6 foot MHX rod handle leghth
Posted by: Glenn McMurrian (---.bvtn.or.frontiernet.net)
Date: April 06, 2014 03:18PM

Just looking for suggestons on what lenthor or size rear handle would one use on a 6ft MHX casting rod as I am sort of torn bettween a 10 or 12 inch rear handle and I need to also say say that it will have a 2 inch fore grip on it and that it will be a straight handle.

Glenn McMurrian

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Re: 6 foot MHX rod handle leghth
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: April 06, 2014 03:57PM

Normally on a 6 foot rod, I use a 7 inch back grip.

But, if you cast with two hands, then you might want to go longer.

Be safe

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Re: 6 foot MHX rod handle leghth
Posted by: Garry Thornton (---.natsow.res.rr.com)
Date: April 06, 2014 05:35PM

A custom rod is whatever you want!
On the other hand if it foals your forearm, or is butt heavy, it could be a disappointment.
Perhaps you could tape up the reel seat and try a couple of lengths before you commit to anything.

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Re: 6 foot MHX rod handle leghth
Posted by: Rolly Beenen (---.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com)
Date: April 06, 2014 07:51PM

12" is a pretty long handle. 8" is more like it or even less..

Rolly Beenen
Rovic Custom Rods

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Re: 6 foot MHX rod handle leghth
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: April 07, 2014 07:53AM

take the blank outside tape a seat on play like you will fish it this way you can see where it should be

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: 6 foot MHX rod handle leghth
Posted by: Randolph Ruwe (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: April 07, 2014 10:49PM

Glenn,it would help if we knew what the rod is to be used for. Freshwater, Salt, bass, albacore? What?

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