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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 08-28-2009, 12:05 PM   #1
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I have 1 All Star 1085-2 blank still available Rated 3/4-2oz
If you want it $80.

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Old 08-29-2009, 04:53 PM   #2
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Thanks Mike. Let me check a few other things and I'll get back to you if I want that one.

Would the Loomis or the Lamis throw bombers (5501 abu and 14# fireline), or is that a stretch? I know the lami ssu108 2L is rated 3/8 to 2 oz, another option, or still going to be on the light side for moving water. I'm getting the impression that a rod rated less than 1-3 oz might be pushing it for moving water. Would be nice to be able to throw 1/2 oz jigs, bombers, and the 1 - 1 1/2 oz metal lips and pencils with the same rod, but bringing a lighter rod that I already have for throwing the lighter stuff would be an option. If I'm throwing small jigs, the current is not moving as fast.

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Old 09-04-2009, 05:18 PM   #3
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You can throw 1/2 to 1 1/2 using the Loomis or you can use a steelhead rod like the Lami GSH 108 2H or 2 MH. They will handle the lightest stuff and up to 1 1/2 OZ. The problem is the moving water.

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