Show and Tell.

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Re: Show and Tell.

Posted by: Rob Carey (---)

Date: March 26, 2023 09:31AM

I don't subscribe to the no weight crowd. Almost every rod feels better with 5-10 grams of counter balance.

If you emphasize a clean light build everywhere else, the overall rod weight will still be very light.

I use tungsten putty for pine car derby kits.

One example of adding weight to the extreme is my Megabass Lavante Laviathian. It is a 7'10" swimbait rod rated to 8oz and it weighed 185 grams. Super light but tip heavy as all @#$%& even with a 10oz reel. I shrink wrapped the grips and added a 25 gram tungsten disk to the butt cap. The rod now weighs 210 grams, very respectable, but feels like a fairy wand in hand. My buddy who has the same rod bought the same tungsten disc on @#$%& and anyone who's held the rod says it is night and day. I posted pictures on another forum, but it moved the balance point from 5" in front of the reel to right at the locking nut.

It is an easy test, tape a nickel to your rod butt. Every nickle is 5 grams.

As for the rod, SICK! I have been wanting to try one of these APG. I see you spiraled opposite of handle, any reasoning? Trying my first simple spiral this week.

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