hotrod customizen

[Big Dave]

Anytime you change the effective length of the handle you greatly increase the leverage of the rod. This actually helps in many ways including tip speed and being able to load the rod much better. Sounds like a nice improvement to the rod.

[stiff tip]

paul 24in from butt end to start of reel seat on mine..if i have to cut it down a inch i can ...i like 10-5 or 10 -6 w/ same # of guides....

[MVbluefish]

I have an 11' that I have the opposite problem, too much butt. I was thinking of cutting of 6" from the bottom but I'm afraid I'll screw up the balance and dynamics of it. Maybe I should sell it and start over again.

[Rocco34520]

Sounds like you got yourself a sweet setup for the canal next season.