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This one is a fast action 8ft 8wt Dorber 3pc blank, wood insert with nickle silver BUL5 hardware, Pacific Bay minima guides, garnet (no CP) main wraps with metallic silver trim, fully wells grip and butt with rubberized end.
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Steve
Steve,
Nice Rod. Haven't seen a Dorber lately. How does the BUL 5 hold up on an 8wt. I've thought about using one before, but was afraid it might be a little too light. Most of my 8wts are for salt, so it may not hold up anyway.
They hold up great dunfly. I have some personal use 7wts/8wts and even switch rods I have built myself that have had BUL5's on them for years now with no issues. I personally feel too much emphasis is put on using big reel seats on 7/8wt rods. I'm of the thinking that as long as the hoods are big enough to fit the intended reel foot then there's no need to add weight to the rod with big hardware.
Steve