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Rob Rockcrawler · 07-28-2009, 08:41 PM

I just trimmed a conventional stick to make it a jiggin rod for an upcoming cod trip. Its now 8'3", not sure how it is going to work, it has a great action on it, but im concerned at the length of the butt, 25". Anyone ever try it? Its got a ton of backbone.

07-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
Rob Rockcrawler Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sturbridge MA Posts: 3,127	Cutting a surf rod to make a cod rod? I just trimmed a conventional stick to make it a jiggin rod for an upcoming cod trip. Its now 8'3", not sure how it is going to work, it has a great action on it, but im concerned at the length of the butt, 25". Anyone ever try it? Its got a ton of backbone.
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