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Khaled Altaher:
I have the Shimano Kaibatsu Long Cast 8'2" I really like the rod, but I hate the long butt section. I was wondering if there are any rod builders who could modify the lower section of the grip by making it shorter maybe 3-5 inches without affecting the overall rod balance & strength?

earlhamilton:
Hi Khaled.
If you shorten the butt it will affect the action of the rod making it slower. It may not change the strength, but it will affect the balance. If you think you can live with this then I would think most tackle shops would know of someone that could shorten the rod for you.

Jon Li:
Hi Khaled ,

To get the best measurement , the distance from the gimbal butt to the center of the reel seat should approximate your widest shoulder measurement .

Jon .

earlhamilton:
I'm glad you said that Jon. Alot of people are not aware of that.

Andy Rowe:

--- Quote from: Earl  Hamilton on January 28, 2010, 01:14:47 AM ---Hi Khaled.
If you shorten the butt it will affect the action of the rod making it slower. It may not change the strength, but it will affect the balance. If you think you can live with this then I would think most tackle shops would know of someone that could shorten the rod for you.

--- End quote ---

Earl,

Interesting concept, conversely will making a handle longer speed up a rods action then??

I'm looking at a customising a rod to add 2" to the handle!!

Cheers
Andy

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