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Old 10-22-2002, 09:34 AM   #1
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Question cold weather effects on graphite rods?
does the cold have any effects on graphite rods? its been in the mid 30s here and just wondering.
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Old 10-22-2002, 11:07 AM   #2
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No effect at all in performance
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Mono is another story however.
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"Mono is another story however."

What is the story w/ mono? Do you change your line when it gets that cold?

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Old 10-22-2002, 11:22 AM   #5
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Fish all winter long and the rod isn't the problem, icing guides is my only problem during cold weather.
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Old 10-22-2002, 11:33 AM   #6
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mono tends to become stiff in the cold weather. This can cause some difficulties during casting esp on windy nights.
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