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striperjerk1

10-22-2002 09:34 AM

cold weather effects on graphite rods?

does the cold have any effects on graphite rods? its been in the mid 30s here and just wondering.

Big Dave

10-22-2002 11:07 AM

No effect at all in performance

Mr. Sandman

10-22-2002 11:08 AM

Mono is another story however.

MountainBreeze

10-22-2002 11:21 AM

QUOTE:
"Mono is another story however."

What is the story w/ mono? Do you change your line when it gets that cold?

Thanks,
Rob

Got Stripers

10-22-2002 11:22 AM

Fish all winter long and the rod isn't the problem, icing guides is my only problem during cold weather.

Mr. Sandman

10-22-2002 11:33 AM

mono tends to become stiff in the cold weather. This can cause some difficulties during casting esp on windy nights.

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