Gents, thank you all for your input, it is greatly appreciated. I have placed the order and look forward to the challenge to come. I'll post some pics to show how i go down the line.
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Donald, You are not wrong. Thankfully with this stick I'm unlikely to push it to 4oz, and will probably max out at about 2.5-3 max. I will keep it in mind however. Good tip on how to stretch out coils... simple as it is I've actually never thought to do that... go figure. Thanks!
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Herb and Brian, your points go somewhat hand in hand and are noted, I'll keep it in mind. I had the same thoughts and will keep an eye out when I test. I do plan on keeping the reel light so hopefully that mitigates the risk of bunching of line slap from the lower profile 30L.
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Thanks Jim, will do. I'm not surprised the layout made sense to you, I've learned much from your input over many threads on this site. Cheers
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Hi all Following on from my recent first post regarding my first ever rod build. I am hoping to get some constructive feedback on my planned guide layout for my new surf rod. I have researched deeply on this site, and think I have a reasonably well thought layout planned, but would really like to see what others think. Blank: 10ft surf rod based on a MHX SU120 [2 piece] rated 12-25lb,
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Thanks for the support Lynn, much appreciated! And thanks again Michael for your earlier post. Like I said, I've got some homework to do yet it seems. The suggestions are certainly appreciated. Regards
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Hi all, Firstly thanks very kindly for your replies, and apologies for the lax response on my part, work and family duties... Some really good advice there. Much of it re-enforces what I already researched which is very comforting when buying sight unseen! Thanks for the additional suggestions too. Looks like I've got some homework on the Rainshadow and DBlue blanks to get stuck into.
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Hi all, I'm about to embark on my first ever rod build, and was hoping for some advice on suitable blanks (on a budget). I'm looking to build a light surf rod 10-11ft to throw small plugs and plastics of the stones and beach. Casting weight will typically be between 1-3oz. Reel matched will be a daiwa bg 4000, 20lb braid. It's gotta travel so 2 peice is a must. I live in Australia
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