Harv is almost finished with my custom rods. The butt section is still in rough-cut mode cuz he is getting ready to add a balancing system. At 9'7" and then adding a 10oz. bait to the mix, it will certainly be a tad bit tip-heavy.
We decided not to go with Fuji guides but instead we went with a more beefy guide that can handle ice removal much better. The only problems I ever have with my rods is keeping the guide inserts from popping out during the ice months.
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