Curious about the stiff tip. I know from rod building forums that an stiff internal splint and/or external over-sleeve will often lead to rod breakage above or below the repair area. I wonder if breakage will be an issue where the solid piece connects to the regular part of the blank.
I do see advantages for bite detections (sensitivity) and possible casting ease (stiff part helps give a little sling at the end of a "lob" cast), especially for ultra UL.
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