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    Default Kabuto Rods

    Just wanted to know if anybody has any of Kabutos rods? If so any good?
    What reels did you team up with them?
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    Been chatting to Yasiyuki for a while now, and getting blank for myself in Dec (after a loooong wait)! How keen are you on glass? What weigth are you looking at?
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    Ive been looking at his rods, very nice looking.. looking for a 3 weight for small streams.. Whats your thoughts Mario?

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    Make sure you like the action of glass 1st!!
    Mario Geldenhuys
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    What are you going to do with ur blanks? What weight did you order?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nellie View Post
    What are you going to do with ur blanks? What weight did you order?
    I suppose I'll build it up and fish it I pre-ordered a 3-weight in white.
    Mario Geldenhuys
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    Quote Originally Posted by smallstreams.co.za View Post
    Make sure you like the action of glass 1st!!
    Please elaborate using comparision to current rods/actions
    "Hierdie drol het baie vlieë" - Ago 2014.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scythe View Post
    Please elaborate using comparision to current rods/actions
    They are "slow" ... much like a Circa if you want to compare it to something in the shops. Physically heavier though, and 2-piece to 3-piece only.
    Mario Geldenhuys
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    "All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett

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