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Originally Posted by gone fishin
This thread brings me to asking a question, I have two rods that are wrapped with the reel seat at 27". I have always felt there was too much butt length. If I am to cut two or three inches from the butt, what effect-if any will cutting the butt have on the rod itself? Will it throw the balance of the rod off?  |
A couple of inches off the butt will have no negative impact on the balance or casting distance. If it makes it more comfortable to fish, why wouldn't you do it? I would be suprised if you hand someone a 9'9" rod and tell em its a 10'er if they can tell it isn't 10'.
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