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Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Samer Ibrahim
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Date: September 14, 2005 03:25PM
Hi
I'm looking to build a 50-80# stand up tuna rod and I was wondering whether to go with a Calstar blank or a Seeker blank. Any other recommendations would be great as well. Thanks Sam Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
steve parks
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Date: September 14, 2005 04:29PM
Have not used a Seeker but the Calstar Graphiters are some awsome blanks. I really don't think you'll go wrong with either blank. Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
James(Doc) Labanowski
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Date: September 14, 2005 04:42PM
I have used Cal star for all my stand up rods but seeker also makes a fine blank. I have stayed with Calstar also out of loyalty. Not much of that around anymore. Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
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Date: September 14, 2005 05:09PM
Calstar 765M??? Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Samer Ibrahim
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Date: September 14, 2005 07:49PM
Thanks for all the replies!
One thing I should mention is that it's my first standup rod so it's likely to be a not so great job. That's one reason I'm looking at the seekers they seem to be 2/3 the price. -Sam Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Pat Majeski
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Date: September 14, 2005 11:17PM
I don't know about the stand up tuna rods but I have built many seeker 706s and 708s for live bait for sturgeon and salmon trolling rods. excellent blanks.
Pat Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: September 15, 2005 08:50AM
I've used many of the Seeker IGFA and Stand-Up models and have never had a complaint. They're a good product.
I doubt you would be disappointed in either. ........... Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Steve Purcell
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Date: September 15, 2005 06:58PM
I have used both and I doubt that I could tell the difference between the two, fishing identically tied rods without label markings (or distinctive teal/red thread wrap). Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Ed Grella
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Date: September 15, 2005 07:48PM
I agree with Steve, they are almost identical. Top quality blanks. Good luck! Ed Re: Calstar vs Seeker blanks for Stand-Up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Jason Alvarado
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Date: October 27, 2005 06:17PM
Samer, I have built both and both are great blanks, no complaints from either. I want to lean towards Calstar because of the attention to detail that was paid in its construction. The blank was a little truer and the little hole in the tip was centered perfectly! which I have never seen before. Again both great blanks but a little edge to Calstar. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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