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| this is my first post here btw...
so i seen some posts about balancing rods...
so i went in to a test mode...
tryd it with a 9 and a 12 ft feeder rod i had laying around,
worked out perfect..
in the bottom of the handle... i disconnected the handle part...
filled it with a liquid led... u can buy it in tubes at home depot...
not to expensive and works out great...
after that... the piece to reconnect it complete... this was tricky...
but i watched some very old school video's i had laying around about rod repair and fix
and this is what i ended up doing
just nylon and cotton wire.. for sewing up cloths and nail polish..
i winded the wire around the rod like a line... every layer i put nail polish between it..
and it works better then glue... nail polish is 100% water proof...
unlike glue it becomes hard like plastic and will make the wire stick 100%...
no need for fancy colors... just get the cheap stuff.. (unless if u want a fashion)
after about 3 hours i had a weight point for balance in the bottom, worked out amazing... about 1.5 lbs extra at the lower end... and still top flex at the top..
i will make some photo's later on on another rod i am going to do.. from start to end..
also will post some images on how to make your own tackle travel box for rods and bait..
and i will also post video's on rod repair when i get some free time from work...
and how to make your own parts
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Location: Cave In Rock Illinois | Been there done this. Loved the balance of the rod, hated the pain in my arms from the added weight. Ended up removing most of the weight. | |
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Balancing long rods...