I recently reworked a Lightning Rod that was given to me and while not the lightest, it will fling a 1/16 jig forever. I went with an inexpensive set of all metal concept guides and this added two guides more than it came with. They were also much lighter but with the two piece handle and lighter guides it still balances nicely. Fishing it since doing the work leaves me very surprised. More sensitive and casts as well or better than before. I wanted the lightest guides in a concept style and glad I could pic the brain of the guys at Mudhole, they know their stuff. Hope yours meet your expectations and enjoy the build, it’s great fun.
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