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			10-08-2002, 09:11 PM
			
			
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				who's done it??
			 
			 
			
		
		
		Here's da deal.......thinking about turning a casting blank (new) to  a spinning rod.......Whats the consequences?? How will this affect how the rod preforms??  Should I add more guids?? 
		
		
		
		
		
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			10-09-2002, 02:39 AM
			
			
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		 Go for it .   depends on how long the blank is ,an the action, as to how many guides there will b.....no more than the norm. 
		
		
		
		
		
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			10-10-2002, 04:04 PM
			
			
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		 What blank Goose? 
		
		
		
		
		
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			10-10-2002, 06:51 PM
			
			
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		(st.croix) G180MF  You know salt, after going on their site I beleive that blank can go both ways    What do you think?  
		
		
		
		
		
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			10-11-2002, 11:01 AM
			
			
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		 It looks like it would be better as a spinner. its a very light blank. only rated to 3/4 OZ max. 
		
		
		
		
		
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			10-13-2002, 04:07 PM
			
			
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		 FWIW, ALL of my saltwater spinning rods began as "conventional" blanks.  "Spinning" blanks are usually too light for the jigging I do. 
 
Buy the blank for the feel and action you want.   
 
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