I have a 1173 blank
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Well work something out.... smile and I'll save you some $$$$$$$$$$

The design of that rod with the SK style reel seat is that the weight of the reel being towards the back of the rod will balance out the additional length in the rod..
they are actually pretty popular

We just built one for Fishin' Bear in the 1143
maybe he can tell us what he thinks???
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