I looked at the 1265f also Brian, I went for the 1264f because sometimes I go light leader, so I chose the 1264f over the slightly heavier action 1265f. How did your build go? I've worked out a basic formula for the blank but would be very interested in how you did your build. I was gonna run Fugi SIC dbl ft guides to the choke point and single foot SIC to a 8/10 tip. The handle length/ reel seat
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I looked at the 1265f also Brian, I went for the 1264f because sometimes I go light leader, so I chose the 1264f over the slightly heavier action 1265f. How did your build go? I've worked out a basic formula for the blank but would be very interested in how you did your build. I was gonna run Fugi SIC dbl ft guides to the choke point and single foot SIC to a 8/10 tip. The handle length/ reel seat
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I'm building it for tossing 3/4 - 1.5 oz spoons and plugs at the mouth of tribs for Lake Ontario Shore Run Spring Browns. Its as close to surf fishing as we get in the Great Lakes.
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I have a Batson Rx4 BP1264f I'd like to use as a Surf Spin. It's a 10'6", rated 1/2-2 oz , 10-20 lb. It will probably be matched with a 4000 series reel. Has anyone used a downrigger blank to make a spinning surf rod, I'm thinking 20-24 inch butt, kskss reel seat, carbon fiber split grip, SIC guides. Any experinces on trying a build like this?? Thanks in advance!
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Okay, I've heard it many ways and have always built paying attention to the spine. I agree with both views of its relevance to building. I find the spine on on each section for matching the sections up, 2,3,4,ect.., then after aligning them together I build on the straighter alignment. Hopefully this will have the spine in the top or bottom. I've found this especially helpful on long rods, spey,
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