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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2015, 03:07:04 AM »
Quote from: Latimeria on March 29, 2015, 08:48:56 PM
BTW, the stache is killer.

haha THANKS! I've been working on it for a few weeks now.


well this is embarrassing. I figured since I hot-rodded my 12/0 and it puts out over 50lb of drag i'd just throw it on and stress out the rod and see if I could break it... well, I broke the 12/0.  :lol: I was pulling drag starting around 25lbs, slowly increasing it, listening for creaks and cracks (there weren't any). locked it down, leaned back and the reel foot bent....

so there ya go, this isn't a 12/0 rod.  :lol: i'm going to buy a replacement foot and build an 80lb rod for the 12/0

just before the mishap.


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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2015, 03:54:39 PM »
X2 on the stache

Damn about the reel foot
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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #17 on: March 31, 2015, 04:20:17 PM »
Well since it wont work for your 12/0 you can just send it my way and I will find a use for it......like smacking Godzilla upside the head! :o ::)

Wonder if it would work for my Daiwa 900H since it has a thicker foot????? LOL
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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2015, 07:48:35 PM »
Quote from: Jaws on March 31, 2015, 04:20:17 PM
Well since it wont work for your 12/0 you can just send it my way and I will find a use for it......like smacking Godzilla upside the head! :o ::)

Wonder if it would work for my Daiwa 900H since it has a thicker foot????? LOL

It will work for a 12/0, just have to have the clamp on. Especially with a harness since the reel takes all the load.

I bought a new foot and new front harness for it. But the rod is too stiff for an average 12/0 and the max drag wouldn't be able to take advantage of the full capabilities of the rod.
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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2015, 05:48:18 AM »
Quote from: Jaws on March 31, 2015, 04:20:17 PM
Well since it wont work for your 12/0 you can just send it my way and I will find a use for it......like smacking Godzilla upside the head! :o ::)

Wonder if it would work for my Daiwa 900H since it has a thicker foot????? LOL

did you get my PM? its not showing that I sent anything and there isn't an outbox for unread messages.
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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2015, 06:54:46 AM »
Got it and pm'd you back.  ;D
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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2015, 09:16:52 PM »
Quote from: Jaws on April 01, 2015, 06:54:46 AM
Got it and pm'd you back.  ;D

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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #22 on: April 29, 2015, 12:38:08 PM »
Sweet build! When are we gonna see it in action?!
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Re: 130lb LBG rod build
« Reply #23 on: May 07, 2015, 06:50:50 AM »
Quote from: Pinoyfisher on April 29, 2015, 12:38:08 PM
Sweet build! When are we gonna see it in action?!

When I upload pics. Lol.

I fixed the 12/0. About $80 for new foot and front harness. All original new/old stock parts though.
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