[Patrick]

Things have changed yet again. It turns out, I can buildfishing rods. I brought up an arguement, "Why should I get a job if I can't spend the money how I like?". My parents, being reasonable, saw things my way. They are pretty cool for people in their 50s, I must admit. Probably the best parents around even though they can be PITAs at times.

I originally looked past the XRA1205 blank because it's so expensive but then I saw the effective range of the blank.

As it turns out, if the blank is as effective as Lamiglas says it is, I could actually wind up saving money in the long run.

Think about it, I'd only have to make one rod. That saves me money on guides, thread, epoxy, cork tape, my time, time using my drying rack, the other reel, the line, the maintenance. Yadda yadda yadda.

So what are the true limitations of this blank? I'm trying to get this blank to very light heaver action(1-3 oz sinkers and sandworms), handle eels, medium and large plugs, and jigs up to 4 oz. In that order.

Thanks