balancing a rod

[kbkindle]

kb here when you guys talk about balancing a rod   what do you mean   balance with reel on  line on reel or what and balance it from where on rod.   kb :-/

[justfishin]

When I buy a rod I always ask if I can put my intended reel on so I can get a feel for it. I use the weight balancing kits you can buy ( it looks like the rubber on the end of a cane and comes with some lead punch outs) to balance my flippin sticks. A 7' or 7'6" MH or H action rod can be front heavy and I use the balance setup to make the tip of the rod float a little more. At least it helps me.

[Guest DavidGreen]

kbkindle,

Here is some reading for you, it might help explain....

When To Balance A Rod

How To Balance A Rod

Tight Lines!!!

[Fishin49er]

If you palm your reel does that mean it would be best to have the balance point right at the reel?

[flechero]

If you palm your reel does that mean it would be best to have the balance point right at the reel?

It's purely preference and comfort driven.  You can get a feel for it by taping some weights to the very back edge of your rod... one at a time to feel the gradual change in balance point.  

[ww2farmer]

I balance all my rods, I have all BPS rods, and most of them are made to fit a kit BPS sells to balance them. Cost's a few more $$ than the slip on ones, but it looks nice, and makes rod balancing easy and fast. I like the tip to be a little lighter, I think it helps me detect soft bites better, thats why I balance.