sammx Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Gday boys, Thinking of building a custom shark LBG/boat rod 24-60kg with Alutecnos Guides. Worth it ? your thoughts boys sammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane87 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thats about as hard as playing St Andrews with only a putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 If you are an experienced builder, absolutely. If you are a beginner, then you may struggle. The heavier the application, the more experience you need for the construction. For example: - Guide selection and placement - Single, double or triple over binds - Underbind or not? - Unibutt or standard butt and grips - Reel seat selction and adhesion (very bloody important) - Blank selection (critical) Not saying that it can't be done but, some careful thought and the advice of experienced builders is a must. I build heaps of lighter rods (up to 15kg) but over that, it tends to be a different ball game. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane87 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Trying to find a blank that will load up and WORK with 8kg of drag pressure but still handle 20+kg for the 130. Good luck. Just make sure you are strapped into something or someone if you try and fish 130 landbased. Cheers Shane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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