I broke the last 3 inches off my 10.5 foot Lamiglas Cert. Pro setting the hook. Didn't see the tree above me. I took it to a local dealer, who replaced the tip. He said to try the rod (3 inches shorter now), but that I might need to cut it back to the next guide, which is another 3 inches so that it'll load properly. I've used it twice since and haven't really noticed a problem. Anybody know how guide placement affects rod loading?
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