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7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Chris Beverley (218.185.73.---)
Date: October 25, 2007 10:58PM

Hi guys

Has anyone got a recommendation for a 7'6" (or thereabouts) ultra light (4-8lb line) blank with a fast action?

I have looked through the St Croix and Loomis catalogues and can't seem to find what I am after.

Thanks
Chris

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Re: 7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (65.197.242.---)
Date: October 25, 2007 11:31PM

Rogue K762 at Bingham Ent. I also think I saw a few at Angler's Workshop. X Fast action blanks.
Developed for kokanee fishing, they are a very soft mouthed fish so the blanks are built accordingly.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/25/2007 11:58PM by Spencer Phipps.

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Re: 7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Bill Pulk-Midwest rod and reel (64.122.91.---)
Date: October 26, 2007 03:27AM

Look at the IP840 batson RX7
7 foot, 4-6 line wt, 1/32-3/16 lure wt, mod fast acvtion, UL power.
I have used this blank and add 6 inchs.

Bill@midwestrodandreel.com
www.midwestrodandreel.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/26/2007 03:28AM by Bill Pulk.

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Re: 7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: October 26, 2007 08:53AM

You can get what you want, even if it's not available commercially.

Pick a 5'5" or 6' UL blank with a fast action and extend it from the butt. This will give you what you want and might just turn out to be the very best UL rod you'll ever fish.

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Re: 7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Galen Briese (134.129.79.---)
Date: October 26, 2007 10:31AM

Chris, look at the fly rod blanks. I have built on the St Croix SCIII series, 7'6" 2 wt for crappies, perch etc I use 4# test on this. I would think that any company would have a 2 piece fly blank in the 2-3-4-5 wt blank that would work well. Soft tip action and very light weight great for ultra lite fishing. Brands I would look at would be Forecast, Rainshadow, St Croix, Pac Bay, only to name a few. Reasonable priced. All depends on what color of blank you want.

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Re: 7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Paul_Schendel (---.kochind.com)
Date: October 26, 2007 11:13AM

My vote would be for the Rainshadow SP781-2. This is a 6'-6" blank that I have extended to 7' and it is an absolute delight to fish with. It may be a little more moderate action than you asked for, but to me, that adds to the enjoyment.

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Re: 7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Karry Batson (---.olympus.net)
Date: October 26, 2007 06:27PM

What are you using this rod for? HS9000 is as fast as it gets!

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Re: 7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Chris Beverley (218.185.73.---)
Date: October 29, 2007 06:15PM

Karry

I am using it for micro jigging (soft plastic) and light flats fishing for species like whiting, flathead and bream (Australian estuary fish - the big ones pull hard but generally, the fight is middle of the road).

What is this HS9000 you speak of?

Cheers
Chris

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Re: 7'6" Ultra Light fast Action Blank
Posted by: Dean Nicholson (---.dialup.xtra.co.nz)
Date: November 09, 2007 02:19PM

Try CTS i have just ordered some , they are very nice

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