There's no way I could build a rod for 50% less than factory,unless your comparing a Rainshadow to a Loomis,then maybe. I just added up what it would cost me to build a RS 1264 which is the size and action your looking for. For $125 I can build a 1264 that's wrapped with my choice of thread color,guides,cork and reel seat. I also know that it will be wrapped better and look nicer than a factory rod. smile
IMHO, if I can build a rod exactly as I want it, for about the same price as a factory rod I'm gonna build my own.
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