Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:48 pm

I like 5s or 5.5s for most builds - 4.5s or lower are kind of a pita, and my eyes are getting kinda poor.

Same

Spiral wrapping does not affect casting on BFS rods either... in case it helps, here's a link to a rod build I did as a BFS stick. Table at the end lays out components and I think guide size - note, I am by no means an expert on building. I just dabble... but the article is more about performance of...

Preston wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:53 am

Also looked at the P5 Destroyer Cyclone and Blade. We all love online shopping, but I wish I could put my hands on these!

If the P5s are the right spec, they'll likely be lighter than the Legit Design options and a bit higher end too.

A 4-power rod under 6'8" is going to be a tough find... good time to turn to some JDM specs.... Legit Design has a couple of candidates that might suit (click the blue text).

There's a 6'4" rated to 3.5oz and a 6'-9" rated to 1 - both with slower tapers

Don't think I kept my schematics, but easy to verify if you still have yours.

The second bearing would be in the frame.

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hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑

Tue May 16, 2023 1:00 pm

The BLX is the most tip heavy rod I've ever held. It is also a broomstick with very little tip. I was very disappointed in that one.

Yah... Zander has a BLX rod.. probably not that exact model, but I'd scratch the BLX off your comparison list right away.