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04-06-2007, 06:30 PM
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whats the rating when you chop 1 ft off the butt, does it change
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04-07-2007, 07:16 AM
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end of the fence guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: tiverton ri
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i cut a sb 136 3m down to 9ft i like it. go for it
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boat fish dont count
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04-07-2007, 03:34 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
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I'm currently working on one cut down about 4"+ off the tip. Been messing around with it for a while now. Wish I had more time right now to finish it up. Actually made the first cuts over 2 years ago on it.  |
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04-08-2007, 10:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jim sylvester
whats the rating when you chop 1 ft off the butt, does it change
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anyone??? |
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04-14-2007, 10:21 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jim sylvester
anyone???
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Jim,
Just noticed your response. The numerical weight rating change is probably negligible at best, but the 1321L blank cut back to 10’ has a different feel. You might have to find someone who has one and try it out to feel the difference. I sold a cut back 1321L to somebody on this site a few years ago, but can’t remember who it was. Maybe they will see this post and chime in. |
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04-14-2007, 10:54 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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I have found that cutting a 132 1M a foot from the butt results in a substantially stiffer rod than a 120 1M.
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