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Furnace Bay Blanks
Posted by:
Glenn Swor
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Date: December 21, 2004 09:54PM
Has anyone built on these blanks? Do you like the action of the blank? What about the overall quality? Weightwise, what other line of blanks does it compare to? I am considering the 7' MMF or MXF for slinging light to medium (3/16 - 1/4 oz) jigs/grubs and tubes. Thanks in advance for all responses.
Happy Holidays, Glenn Swor Re: Furnace Bay Blanks
Posted by:
Tom Doyle
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Date: December 22, 2004 08:14AM
Couple of years ago I asked the developer of those blanks about their weight. He didn't give me the specifics, but said they were heavier than comparable St. Croix blanks. That's the only info I have. Re: Furnace Bay Blanks
Posted by:
Scott Sheets
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Date: December 22, 2004 09:48AM
Glen,
Drop me an email at Bassn81@comcast.net. I can put you in touch with one of my buddies who has alot of experience with their blanks and rods. Scott Re: Furnace Bay Blanks
Posted by:
jim barczak
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Date: December 22, 2004 09:43PM
the MXF blank is a killer. It has a true XF action, yet is still a medium power, which allows the rod to load really well when fighting the fish.
The rods arent the lightest on the market, but they are durable and well balanced. For reference, my factory built 7 MXF casting weighs in at 4.6 oz... a factory built gloomis 843 (which is kinda comparable) weighs in at 4.48oz. My custom built (split grip, split reel seat, single foot guides) weighs in around 3.8 oz The MMF is also a nice rod and I use it for moving baits. It acts more like a popping rod, but still has a good backbone. My outher favorite FB rod is the MF-extable cranking rod. Soft tip, but good backbone, it really allows a crankbait to wiggle and "do its thing" Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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