I'm really happy with the rods and don't think I would change a thing. My buddy took my component list and build a rod on the 6455xh blank. The only difference between the rods is the butts. He ordered an Alps #4 trolling bent butt. I salvaged my butts off some rods I bought and didn't like. They are Alps #4 standup butts. The standup butts are shorter and would let you get into a harness if you chose to. The standup butts are very hard to find on the internet. Aftco makes a #4 short curved that I've seen on a few rod component sites. Part #UBSC4
The only time we pick the rod up is to move it to the starboard mid rod holder. That's our preferred spot for the angler when the work starts.
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