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Thread: 35 gram/1.23 oz UL Russell/Matagi 5’6” spinning rod build

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    That does help, the actual specs on blank lure wt is 0.2 grams to 1 gram. 0.2 grams would be 1/130 oz but i dont think there is a head that small, hook probably weighs that 😆

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    I have trouble casting 1/100 and 1/80 so I stick with 1/64 or heavier. My do it 1/32 ball head mold throws a 1/43 with a #8 hook, hence the odd size I talk of. That I can cast and have it behave in some wind. Wind over 10 I have to use a 1/32 or better and I usually just pack and ride about then. I can’t imagine trying to cast a 1/130 any distance, though I’m sure there’s someone that can get it done.
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    What kind of line and lb test do you use?

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    Nanofil 2lb with a 4lb clear leader and 2lb nanobraid with the same leader. The nanofil outcasts anything else.
    On other rods I have some fireline crystal in 3 lb which was aggravating when new but has become better with some use. Another has 4lb Nanofil and a 6’6” rod that will cast a 1/16 far enough to get comments from my guests every time. The line isn’t for everyone cuz it has a personality but Ive learned to live with it. I’ve caught 3 1/2lb catfish and largemouth close to that size also, but the shining star was an 18” striper that had me around the boat a few times, all on the 4lb Nanofil.
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    Quote Originally Posted by skeetbum View Post
    Nanofil 2lb with a 4lb clear leader and 2lb nanobraid with the same leader. The nanofil outcasts anything else.
    On other rods I have some fireline crystal in 3 lb which was aggravating when new but has become better with some use. Another has 4lb Nanofil and a 6’6” rod that will cast a 1/16 far enough to get comments from my guests every time. The line isn’t for everyone cuz it has a personality but Ive learned to live with it. I’ve caught 3 1/2lb catfish and largemouth close to that size also, but the shining star was an 18” striper that had me around the boat a few times, all on the 4lb Nanofil.
    The lines you are using are the thinnest out there. I use some pe 🇯🇵 braid that is about the same diameter as what you have. A lot of people use mono/ester/fluo which is a lot thicker than braid. The stuff you use is about 1/2 lb mono diameter.

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    I have some places I fish that are just too abrasive for braid and I use Stren crappie mono in 2lb. Tried the others and have settled on this. Haven’t found any SOS to try so it’s still on my want list. Significant casting distance difference.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cimalmotto View Post
    That does help, the actual specs on blank lure wt is 0.2 grams to 1 gram. 0.2 grams would be 1/130 oz but i dont think there is a head that small, hook probably weighs that ��
    trimmed some fat, got her down to 33 grams.
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