I need to hear from the salt water gurus out there. I am looking to build a 7' live bait rod utilizing 15-20lb test line for King Macs. What are your suggetions for blanks, guides, grips, etc?

Have you read the article on live bait rod building in RodMaker?

Seeker, CLB 704 and CLB 706 for the really big ones.

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Hey Tom, is the live bait rod Rodmaker issue Volume 8 No. 6? I think that was one or two issues before I started subscribing, and as I may be building a rod for livelining bunker this year, I'd like to pick it up. Thanks.

SEEKER CLB 704!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Skeet
Are looking for an one or two section rod?
Mark Crouse- The munich rod man

Volume 8 #5.


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I am looking for a 1 piece. Tom, I will refer back to the Rodmaker article. Thanks for the responses. Keep them coming.

Calstar Grafighter GF700ML

Skeet -- Depending on the line class rating you need, I've has very good response from the new Rainshadow Live Bait Composite blanks. RCLB 70XL, 70L, 70ML

Bob McKamey -- Custom Tackle Supply

Look at a Batson 844 or 845

Paul@soonercustomrod.com

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I'll second the Rainshadow Live bait rods (RCLB70L). I bought them through Custom Tackle. These are absolutely beautiful and lightweight rods perfect for Kings. I'm wrapping 4 of them right now (simple spiral) with 12" slick Butt (Forecast), SU guides (Forecast), Aluminum saltwater reel seat (Forecast). I'll be using these in the SKA next year (shoulder surgery this year) and trust them explicity for doing the job. In fact I'll propably be replacing some of my other off shore sticks with these blanks!

Smitty