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Originally Posted by Crafty Angler
Mike, I'm always humbled by that warehouse of knowledge between your ears - sheeesh
I dunno, it's sounding like the 136 3M is the way to go - what do you think about cutting it to say, 10'6" 
Or should I try to locate an 1165 - or is that just the same blank?
If it was cut, tip or butt?
I'm thinking trimming the tip would stiffen it a little too much, no?
Omigod, I'm sounding like...well, whomever.
I'll gladly put you on an eel retainer for any future questions  |
Yeah, the 1165 and the 136 3M are the same blank. Not sure when Lami switched--mid 70s or so.
Red Top used to build their conventionals at 10'4" on the 1165/3M. They'd cut their "light" model from the butt only, their "heavy" from the tip only, and their "medium" 6" from each end.
If I was going to cut a 3M for a plug stick/spinning, I'd take it all off the butt. I might take some from each end for a conventional.