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Lowering or softening a rod's power
Posted by: Pat Majeski (---.chico.ca.digitalpath.net)
Date: April 08, 2019 06:29PM

Hi Everyone,
Got a CRB FIS782L rod blank that I am building into a trout rod. Casting capability 1/8-3/8 oz. Could I add one more running guide toward the tip section to drop casting to 1/16-1/4 oz for throwing a single split shot with bait( salmon egg or earthworm). I will be using the microwave guides.
Thanks ahead time for everyone's help.
Pat

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Re: Lowering or softening a rod's power
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: April 08, 2019 06:54PM

Yes you can add another guide, or even two. The weight will make a difference. It will also reduce the response (speed) of the rod, if you can live with that.

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Re: Lowering or softening a rod's power
Posted by: Pat Majeski (---.chico.ca.digitalpath.net)
Date: April 08, 2019 08:30PM

Thx Tom,
Most of the time the cast will be gentle lob so not to strip the bait off the hook. For large trout here in Nor Cal drifting a nightcrawler is the way to go (which is the way thru out the country).
Pat

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Re: Lowering or softening a rod's power
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mid.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: April 09, 2019 08:09AM

Or, use a larger, heavier tip top.

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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