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This is all very true. I would venture to say that almost all of my customs are heavier than the factory counterpart. I can shave a bit by using single foot guides, minimalist guide wraps, graphite...

It certainly has a lot to do with the materials used in the grip and reel seat as well as the reel. Most of the grips and seats I make will need a lighter reel to balance properly with as I like to...

The point is to get it close. A big old heavy reel may overbalance things while a supe light one my not be enough. Again, we are talking tenths of an ounce differences for most blanks and what line...

What Ron said.

I think weight is over rated. First, almost nobody will stand in the stream and cast for several hours at a stretch. You have to pee. You have to land fish. You have to...