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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | I've been tinkering with this idea for a while and have seen some of those commercial products for balancing a rod. I have done this with a spinning rod where I am jigging or lindy-rigging, and it is definitely nice to have the rod balance right between the fingers where the spinning reel is located.
But..on a casting rod, is there a real significance to it? Do you notice more in terms of sensitivity? How about casting?
Anything from those of you who have done this can fill me in would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks much!!
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA | I have balancers on all my rods. It makes a big difference, especially casting plugs and jerk baits. Buy one set and try it out, I am willing to bet you get them for the rest of your rods.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Yes I do. Sleeve that fits the rod butt and lead weights are how. Didn't stop me from destroying a tendon in my wrist Labor Day on a mid 40" class fish. Tomyv, it's finally healing up, man. Get back up here, time to bust up something else on the Old Man. |
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Location: menasha wi 54952 | Yes.....they are a must. I am sure you can get them many places. Bass Pro has them for $6.00 or in packs of three for $17.97.
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Location: Contrarian Island | I do it to all my rods...the bass pro rod balancers work great for musky rods....even though you are adding weight to the rod ...it makes a big difference in casting all day....less fatigue....
I can't believe I went years without them! |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | what do you feel as a difference? Ease of casting, more sensitivity? Can you elaborate?
Thanks!!
Steve |
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Location: Freedom, WI | I find it easier on my wrists when working a bait and casting, you are not fight the rod weight. You just have to deal with the lure weight. I balance my rods by taking the butt cap off and adding weight to the inside of the rod (use a little silicone glue or something similar to hold the weight from moving around) then put the butt cap back on. It does not add length to the rod that way, I like shorter handles though. |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Can you explain that more at all on adding weight to the inside of the rod butt? I have never even removed the butt cap and don't want to ruin a brand new rod in doing this... Any help would be great...
Thanks much!!
Steve |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA | It is easier casting and retrieving the bait. Even though the rod is heavier, it feels lighter working the bait because a lot of the weight is now below your hands and wrists. I use the slip on from BPS mentioned above.
Rich D |
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Location: Edina, MN | I used to do this with the Bass Pro Systems. I found that they feel good when you first pick them up but after 10-12 hours of casting with a heavier rod I prefered not having the balancer. A bigger difference for me was using titanium guides on my longer rods to take weight out of the end of the rod. Better, lighter weight rod blanks also help. |
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Do you balance your rod?