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Blank selection help
Posted by: Robert Heaton (---.for.connect.net.au)
Date: October 06, 2007 08:23PM

Am I asking the impossible?
A blank to suit - 8 foot, 2 piece, 20-40lb, Spin-Jig type blank, for tackling large pelagics off the rocks - Kingfish, etc?
Thanks for the advice
R

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Re: Blank selection help
Posted by: Donald Becker (---.lava.net)
Date: October 06, 2007 08:45PM

Here's a Lamiglas 8' 6" model:

Length 8' 6", Line 20 - 50, Lure 6 - 12, Heavy Jigging & Saltwater-Composite, Model NZ102 2XH, Sections 2, Diameter 0.815, Tip 10, Weight 10 3/8

Don

Don Becker

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Re: Blank selection help
Posted by: Ellis Mendiola (---.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net)
Date: October 06, 2007 08:51PM

Hi Robert,
There is one blank that comes to mind but it is only rated up to 25 lbs. The blank is a Batson SW967F, 8 foot, 2 piece. I have built two for my son and daughter-in-law to fish the salt in Northern California. I really do like these blanks but I wouldn't want to haul up a fish up on the rocks. How high are you fishing and could you net the fish? Look at the Batson web site under saltwater blanks for more info.
Cheers, Ellis

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Re: Blank selection help
Posted by: Robert Heaton (---.for.connect.net.au)
Date: October 06, 2007 08:56PM

Don
Thank you - looks like a good match

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Re: Blank selection help
Posted by: Robert Heaton (---.for.connect.net.au)
Date: October 06, 2007 08:57PM

Ellis
Thank you - might be a bit light but will keep it in mind
Keep the ideas coming

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Re: Blank selection help
Posted by: Donald Becker (---.lava.net)
Date: October 07, 2007 12:36AM

Robert,

Lamiglas does have a heavier blank rated 65 to 100# and is 7' 6" long.

An easy way to find a Lamiglas blank is to use my web site. Click on Length & Line. Those are the sort orders. The site does not include bass or fly blanks.

[www.donstacklehawaii.com]

Hope it is helpful,
Don

Don Becker

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Re: Blank selection help
Posted by: Robert Heaton (---.for.connect.net.au)
Date: October 07, 2007 02:02AM

Don
Your database is very helpful re: searching for a blank - GREAT THANKS
You've got private email
Robert

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Re: Blank selection help
Posted by: Anonymous User (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: October 07, 2007 12:16PM

Bobert Go to the Batson-Rainshow link on the left and contact Bob Batson By e-mail. He is a great person and a Rod builder

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Re: Blank selection help
Posted by: Donald Becker (---.lava.net)
Date: October 08, 2007 04:12AM

Robert Heaton Wrote:
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> Don
> Your database is very helpful re: searching for a
> blank - GREAT THANKS
> You've got private email
> Robert


Hi Robert, Thank you for the kind words.
I've worked with databases for several years. So it's second nature to put the information into a database and generate the required web pages.

Mahalo,
Don


Don Becker

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