11-14-2007, 11:18 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I like Daiwas too. They make some good light models. I would LOVE to have a couple of those bitty bits that are only about 6 oz. but cost $100 per oz. Too rich for my blood at this point.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am attaching a PDF file for the writeup I put together for the folks who attended our last rod building seminar. Maybe "too much information" but maybe something you can use.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The handle kit should work. However, the guide kit shows mostly single foot guides. Better to get the double foot casting guides for that rod. But, some guys like the single foot better. A matter of personal preference. Also, be sure you have enough guides, without having too many? How many is enough? Look at some of your other rods and go by how they feel with the number of guides they have. Sometimes on a lighter rod you should add a guide or two to help disperse the "torque" better. Two few guides, too far apart, can cause your light casting rod to rotate so that the tip top is pointing down instead of up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When I choose the components for building a rod for me, I tend to buy shorter rear handle sections than some folks. But, I fish a lot from a tube and do not like long handles. I also like the feel of a shorter handle when casting and fighting fish. If you buy a handle kit, you can always shorten it but you can't lengthen it. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You will also have to separately order the 4.5 tip top. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am attaching a PDF file for the writeup I put together for the folks who attended our last rod building seminar. Maybe "too much information" but maybe something you can use.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The handle kit should work. However, the guide kit shows mostly single foot guides. Better to get the double foot casting guides for that rod. But, some guys like the single foot better. A matter of personal preference. Also, be sure you have enough guides, without having too many? How many is enough? Look at some of your other rods and go by how they feel with the number of guides they have. Sometimes on a lighter rod you should add a guide or two to help disperse the "torque" better. Two few guides, too far apart, can cause your light casting rod to rotate so that the tip top is pointing down instead of up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When I choose the components for building a rod for me, I tend to buy shorter rear handle sections than some folks. But, I fish a lot from a tube and do not like long handles. I also like the feel of a shorter handle when casting and fighting fish. If you buy a handle kit, you can always shorten it but you can't lengthen it. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You will also have to separately order the 4.5 tip top. [/#0000ff]
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