I am starting a new build on my second crappie spinning rod . The first one I built was a 9 footer that was capable of casting down to 1/16 oz jigs . After building my first rod, using a Batson blank with Fuji KR guides and a Fuji split grip , I was encouraged enough to build an ultralight using simular componets. This time I bought a 7 foot Batson blank rated for 1/32 oz jigs Fuji KR guides and Fuji split grip . Heres the thing . I have used the split grips before and put them on to suit asthetics , the book I am using as a guide does not address split grips or rod balance . So here I am again with a blank and no real logic as to where to place these handle components . How do the rest of you determine where to place your reel seat ? Is there a formula or logic to it or do you just put it on where it looks right ? My objective is to maximize rod performance obviously . Any advice at this point would be helpful , am I making a mountain out of a mole hill here ?