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Building an inshore rod for dad
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08/15/17 04:01 PM
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Huckleberry
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Need opinions. I build rods and my dad wants me to build him an inshore spinning rod for reds and snook. He wants a 7' MH Fast is all I know, basically a bass set up. I want to get him a reel to go with this rod as well. I see most inshore rod blanks are white or light blue .... is there a reason for this? Is a black colored blank not preferred as an inshore rod. Also, I'm thinking about getting him the new Shimano Sustain reel. What size reel should I get for this set-up and I would assume the Sustain FG is not a bad choice? Also, the reel seat, I inquired about a small and light aluminum reel seat and found the one pictured below ... would an aluminum reel seat be preferred? info on the reel seat here.. http://www.getbitoutdoors.com/alps-cah-kln.html - OK, two more questions - cork grips or Winn Grips? Full grip or split? I would think full grip if your setting your rod in a rod holder at times during live bait fishing. Thanks for any suggestions
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Re: Building an inshore rod for dad
[Re: Huckleberry]
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08/18/17 10:55 PM
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TroyKing
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I'm not a rod builder but I know what I like 7' medium moderate has a little softer and more forgiving tip An anidized aluminium reel seat is great I love full cork but , but split grips give me more control
The sustain is an awesome real, but a stradic will do all he wants for a lot less...a 4000 series will be more than enough. Send us a pic when your done.
The driving force and secret desire of every bass fisherman, is to one day be a crappie fisherman............Could it be that the good Lord just smilies and looks the other way when a fisherman tells a lie?
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Re: Building an inshore rod for dad
[Re: Huckleberry]
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08/20/17 02:27 AM
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jdk1985
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I think 4000 is a bit too big for an inshore. I would go with a 3000, but that's just a preference thing.
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