
Originally Posted by
yellowjacket
i got a ozark rod for xmas 11ft and didnt know they made them with back reel seat. do u guys think it would be ok 2 ducktape the reel futher back on the rod?
Yellowjacket if you are handy with a hack saw or a die grinder with a cut off wheel you can make it a rear mounted reel rod, just cut the handle off 1 to 1-1/2 inches behind the real seat, the only thing is it won't be 11' no more, it would be a odd length. I did this with a couple of b&m rod, I liked the rear mounted reel alot and I wanted to make a couple of my 12' b&m rods rear mounted, they play a important role in tight lining under the cypress trees for me, I don't regret doing it, but keep in mind if you do it, it is permanent. And also it is a new rod, I did it to a couple of my older b&m rods.
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