Balancing Rods

[DockShootinJack]

That vintage steel rod I have is extremely tip heavy. It certainly effect the way a rod fishes and cast

[Les Young]

I've added lead in chair leg caps to some tip heavy bass flipping sticks & it works great. If just enough weight is added to them to get the tip up it makes them feel like a totally different rod which seems more sensitive & doesn't wear you out either.

[DockShootinJack]

Balance seems to be important for a lot of things to prevent fatigue. Firearms are certainly another example to comes to mind

[z520tom]

Get a custom rod builder to replace the factory running guides with micro guides. The entire rod will be lighter and will not be tip heavy. The difference is really something.

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[skeetbum]

All good ideas for making the weights so far. I like taking my reel I’m going to use with me when I shop and strap it on to check the balance. I prefer my balance point to be where my index finger lands on the foregrip. No fatigue and great sensitivity.

[DockShootinJack]

[SuperDave336]

None of the good rods are around me… almost all mine I bought online. Overall I’m pleased with the majority of mine.

[DockShootinJack]

I have not done one for crappie. I need to hand build one to get it exactly how I want it