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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 12-26-2002, 07:41 PM   #1
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Batson 1208

I am researching this blank the Batson 1208 ,it is 10' and throws 1-4..I was going to make an eel stick out of it matching it up with a 7500 Nautil loaded with 65lb whiplash.. I am kinda shaky on what guides to use with braid.. Thanks
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Old 12-26-2002, 08:18 PM   #2
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Fuji BSVLG Hardloy guides with a SiC (PST) tip
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Old 12-26-2002, 08:45 PM   #3
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thanks Mike..but I was talking about guide sizes sorry I wasn't very specific..I'm an old mono guy, back in the day a big reel would have you starting with a 75...I was wondering how to set this blank up for the new world...braid ?

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50 30 20 16 12 10.........10 tip,,,,,I like this 1 better

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50 40 30 20 16 12......10 tip

BOAT fish do count.
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Old 12-27-2002, 11:26 AM   #5
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thanks for the help Capesams
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