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Old 07-15-2009, 11:05 AM   #8
Back Beach
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Originally Posted by Saltheart View Post
I just don't understand this desire to jump on all the new gimmicks.
I did build an XRA 1205 with lowriders, but used regular alconite casting guides for the last 4 guides. All in all the tip is much lighter and responsive, distance gain is neglible at best, and the setup is no better than any other as far as I can determine.

The old style XRA1205 I built was in the hands of a good fisherman last night(fishing right next to me) and I got my butt whipped, even with my fancy new rod and lowriders. I did take a quality dogfish though...not sure it counts due to the fact I foul hooked it.

It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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