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Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS!

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Old 02-07-2003, 11:40 AM   #1
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Anyone see the "Rod Building" article in the fisherman?

Fred Golofaro talks about double duty fluke rod.

ANyone have any thoughs on the mixed graphite/glass blank he used?
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Old 02-07-2003, 12:25 PM   #2
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I have not seen the artical buy the best I have found is the American Tackle M701 rated 1-3oz we do lots as conventional set ups and it also is a great Bass Rod
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Old 02-09-2003, 01:19 PM   #3
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I have 4 ST. Croix # F70M-BK
That I have built for Fluke fishing they are made of
E-Glass Lure Wt. 3/4 to 3 and line weight of 10 to 20. I use them with 30Lb spider wire (8lb dim) This has been a great set up for me. And I do it commercial

I hope this helps you Good Luck

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