Thanks for the options. I think I will plan out the best can and if it's no totaly ballanced will have to add weight to the butt. This will be on 3 new bass rods I am starting. The only prblem is that with a 7' rod I am afraid the butt section will be to long for my likeing.
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What is the best way to add weight to the butt section to ballance a rod to the reel that is going to be used?
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Thaks for the responce Bill. I have read many post of Rainshadow blanks beeing used and I have looked at the on line. But my question still is, how do I chose this blank over another brand. The price is nice, and the weight looks about the same as most at 2.4 oz. but what else do I need to look for? This has been a big question in my mind on the few rods I have completed, but am still unshur
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Thaks for the responce Bill. I have read many post of Rainshadow blanks beeing used and I have looked at the on line. But my question still is, how do I chose this blank over another brand. The price is nice, and the weight looks about the same as most at 2.4 oz. but what else do I need to look for? This has been a big question in my mind on the few rods I have completed, but am still unshur
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Thanks for the help. I am looking to build a couple of bass casting rods. I am wanting a medium heavy rod for jigs of 1/4 to1/2 oz. and a medium action rod for cranck baits. Both rods to be 6-6 to 6-8.
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I am new to rod building and looking for advice. I feel that the most important part of a rod is it's blank, and with all the options out there how do I go about picking the right blank?? Is there any artichles out there that will break this down so I can make a good purchase without wasting money??
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