Thread: Cast Style?
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Unread 04-25-2007, 02:34 PM
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Default Re: Cast Style?

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Originally Posted by reelapeelin



Not the line-snap but the extra distance...according to an old Rod-Maker/Repairer here, that's largely due to line-drag on the rod's eyes as it shoots thru them...he puts over-sized eyes on rods(particularly the small one on the tip) and SWEARS you'll get MUCH LONGER DISTANCE from this modification *;) ... he grew up in FL and says this is carry-over from back in the ol' days...I've seen some of the rods he's converted...looks a little strange, but also looks very effective ;) 8) ...

Reel he ment when it snaps as in breaks due to the bell shutting on the reel to soon.
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