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Again, flouting tradition, the long-accepted cork grip need not be more than 12 inches long. The 16- to 18-inch cork grips merely add 4 to 6 inches of unnecessary cork and slow up the rod's action. Twelve inches allows ample space to shift the reel down to accommodate the lighter lures and line, or up higher for the heavier lures, besides giving you a chance to shove the butt of the rod against your belly for rest when playing a lunker. 2 Figure 2 These rods are representative of the many spinning rods on the market today. The lower 4 are two handed rods used primarily for salt water fishing or salmon and steelhead angling in fresh water. The upper 4 rods are principally for fresh water use. The little four piece rod, in the middle, is a back packer!, very handy for carrying up your sleeve, out of the house!. But see that the two reel bands fit snuggly around the cork grip. If a gap exists when they are new, they will eventually let the reel slip once the cork handle is worn. (Should this occur, use electric tape on the grip. Or as a temporary expedient, secure the reel with a pair of heavy rubber bands.)
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