Made me crack right up!  

 

Tip your waitresses; I'm here all week.

My rod was built to balance with the 1000FG Sustain, and is out of balance with the 2500 on it. I also Have a 7' MHXF Avid I had built for a 4000FG at the time Stradic, with a 2500 on it I actually think the rod feels not just out of balance but less sensitive, and heavier. I have noticed the same thing with a factory 6'3" MXF Legend Elite which I really would like the 1000FJ on it, but it ballances better and feels lighter with the 3000FJ, which is the same weight as a 2500FJ. There seems to be little difference with 3 or 4 tenths of an oz but jumping size usually adds over an oz. difference and has even though the whole thing is lighter with the smaller size reels installed, actually feel heavier fishing them tip high, and more fatiguing holding the rod up which to me detracts from the sensitivity,,,,,that is a sweet rod and very light for a 7' MH I would think the 2500 would make it a more sensitive, better feeling, and actually feel lighter even though it's not. Let us know, and hope you get it bent often and soon!!  Enjoy!    

The rod has had a workout this week. I have experimented with three

different reels and have settled on the original plan: Stella 2500FB.

Sounds Super Sweet,,,,,,it's hard to setup any 7' MH rod to balance good with a 1000 size reel without adding a lot of weight to the but, or building the handle ridiculously long. and for a MH you still have a sweet light outfit!! Enjoy!! 

Balance is so much more important than gross weight. A perfectly balanced rig creates the illusion

of weightlessness.

 

 

 

 

I shoot for the best of both worlds through the choice of components and grip design. It's hard to justify spending top dollar for ultra sensitive, super light blanks and then adding weight. At the end of the day though, a custom rod is just that... custom, so the client has the final say.

Balance is so much more important than gross weight. A perfectly balanced rig creates the illusion

of weightlessness.

 

 

 

 

X2,,,,,, I've argued this with others before, but maybe they never had a quality custom rod to test it on!!!! sound's ridiculous, but feeling is believing!