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tlapinski · 10-12-2004, 12:16 PM

the 1088 is actually a little softer. length does not equal strength. it is a great rod, if that is what you can afford right now. Bud8's $140 is a good deal on that blank custom built by a reputable builder.

by the way, you don't need to tell them you broke the rod on a mailbox. say it happened on a fish and a lot of times the shop will give you one on the spot. you should have a good relationship with your local shop with all the fish you have been weighing in this season.

10-12-2004, 12:16 PM	#9
tlapinski All up in the Interweb! iTrader: (1) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house. Posts: 5,205	the 1088 is actually a little softer. length does not equal strength. it is a great rod, if that is what you can afford right now. Bud8's $140 is a good deal on that blank custom built by a reputable builder. by the way, you don't need to tell them you broke the rod on a mailbox. say it happened on a fish and a lot of times the shop will give you one on the spot. you should have a good relationship with your local shop with all the fish you have been weighing in this season.
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