Simple question…

  • lundgeye
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 1209
    May 15, 2008 at 4:16 am #685258

    Shortening a handle is ralatively easy if you have the right tools, epoxy and a few hand tools. The blanks run the entire length of the handle so there is no issue there, and you won’t hurt the blank but you will, drastically change the balance of the rod. I’ve built several rods for my friends with short handles and they all love them. If you have only 1 or 2 rods to shorten, I’d suggest taking them to a person who builds rods. He’ll have the materials needed, and can make the job look factory professional. Good luck

    Eric Rehberg
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 3071
    May 15, 2008 at 4:49 am #685263

    Just did the exact thing to 2 10’6 wild river trolling rods about a month or so ago. No big task, just takes a few hand tools and a few parts and your good to go. Let me know if you have any questions or if you need a little advice.

    corey-studer
    Posts: 423
    May 15, 2008 at 11:13 am #685278

    Once you’ve cut the ends off, be sure to find some rod balancers. This will eliminte the tip heaviness.

    roosterrouster
    Inactive
    The "IGH"...
    Posts: 2092
    November 16, 2010 at 8:13 pm #202051

    In Minnesota…Can I hunt in a 100 series area of the state (that is still open of course…) with a license that is for a 200 series area of the state (that is now closed of course…)for a buck…?

    I think not but am unsure…RR

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    November 16, 2010 at 8:21 pm #92952

    Great question. I would say no, but I’ve grown accustom to being wrong….

    FlyBoys99
    Metro
    Posts: 5
    November 16, 2010 at 8:23 pm #92953

    Yes you can! I contacted the DNR at 651-296-6157 and asked the “expert.” Giddy up!

    packingheat
    Reads Landing Mn
    Posts: 696
    November 16, 2010 at 8:33 pm #92955

    Yes You can.

    scottb.
    Southeast, MN
    Posts: 1014
    November 16, 2010 at 8:44 pm #92958

    License is good for anywhere in the state except 3B season! Go for it!!

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    November 16, 2010 at 9:56 pm #92965

    Well, ya learn something new everyday.

    Good luck with your hunt!

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    November 17, 2010 at 4:48 am #93014

    Quote:

    License is good for anywhere in the state except 3B season! Go for it!!

    Yup I have done this in the past if I still have an open tag when the zone three season ends I have headed north to extend my gun season.

Viewing 10 posts - 1 through 10 (of 10 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.