CTS Blanks @ Merrick Tackle

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Posted by: Donald Becker (---.lava.net)

Date: September 12, 2007 02:46AM

"It is part of Merrick Tackle's Super Raffle
that will be given away to one of the lucky guys (or gals)
at the Dealer Show on Oct. 17th, 2007. "

It is my understanding that Merrick Tackle will let the winner choose from one of the following blanks: CTS Makoi 305, 307 or 405. (Scott, please correct me if I am wrong.)

Just for info., all three blanks are 13' 6" long. The 305 and 307 are rated for 4 to 6 ounces and the 405 is rated for 6 to 8 ounces. These are optimum casting and maximum total casting weights. I prefer to use 20 to 30# mono on the the 305 and 307 rods and 40 to 50# mono on the 405.

The 307 has landed Ulua up to 40# and I did win a casting event in Texas last year using a 405, 40# mono on a Newell 338, and a 7 ounce sinker.

The 307 has a faster action than the 305.

For additional information, please refer to my web site:

[www.donstacklehawaii.com]

Mahalo,
Don

Don Becker

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