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Interesting observations, Numbskull. Do you have data to support these claims from a wide cross section of casters? I don't mean to sound accusatory, simply curious.
Personally, I enjoy building rods and find with my rudimentary methods can make something that fishes exceptionally and fits my style and needs. Two exceptions over the last 15 years would be a Pac Bay 1208 I built that seemed to "shake" a little when throwing heavy metal long distances with braid and a All Star 1328 I built last year that is a great CCC jigging rod, but fairly tip heavy (even with a Abu 7500 on it).
I have also found that with an eel rod or jigging rod I prefer it to be balanced a little more towards the back end, which you can also accomplish with a heavier reel. Maybe that's why JS chose the heavier reel?
Good thoughts.
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