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Krispy · 10-10-2006, 10:12 AM

Will cutting the tip on a 1203, say 3-4", allow a higher oz. rating?
I love the slow action of this rod, but need just a little more power to cast. Will a shorter rod also give more backbone power?
Rod would be built conventional, for large eels.

10-10-2006, 10:12 AM	#1
Krispy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,990	cutting xra1203 Will cutting the tip on a 1203, say 3-4", allow a higher oz. rating? I love the slow action of this rod, but need just a little more power to cast. Will a shorter rod also give more backbone power? Rod would be built conventional, for large eels.
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