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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 01-19-2007, 08:52 PM   #15
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the mb1081m blank has little power in it's stock length and you cannot cast much more than 1.5 oz w/ it.

the gsb1201L is a slightly slower action rod compared to the gsb1201m. it almost has the feel of a glass rod, but lighter as it is graphite.



Im guessing your talking about the MB1083M when you say it can only cast up to 1.5oz.

The GSB1081L I would classify as a fast action blank. Since I like to use a light drag setting It cuts off at the top 1/3. I would classify the MB1083M as a moderate action rod.


GSB1081L Is too stiff for lures under 2 oz IMO.

MB1083M Is perfect for most lures around 2 oz & less IMO.

Then again you could use either rod for lures up to 2.5 oz no problem. Its a matter of personal preference. You need to hold the blank to know what you want then factor in that it will stiffen up slightly with epoxy/guides/& type of wraps/length you use for your guides.

Both are about the same weight. even though one is glass. No single rod does it all. & asking that one rod works all lures in 1-3 oz range equally well & works well when you hook up is asking alot of a single rod.

Last edited by ChiefLinesider; 01-26-2007 at 02:04 AM..

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