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Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: January 16, 2008 09:39PM
A new requirement for a Halibet Salt Water rod blank.
The client expects to be catching an average size Halibut of about 50 lbs. He will be running a two speed reel - salt water heavy duty - spooled with 100 lb line. He is asking for roller tips and first roller. Any thoughts on specific blanks or roller guides for such a rod? Thanks much Roger Re: Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
Russ Pollack
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Date: January 16, 2008 09:53PM
Seeker makes rods that are pretty much spot-on for the purpose. In that target weight, PacBay also makes some very strong rods that we use here on the Outer Banks for cobia and grouper.
Uncle Russ Calico Creek Rods Re: Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
Mark Griffin
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Date: January 16, 2008 10:46PM
Roger,
The 127 & 135lb Halibut in this photo --> [] were taken on a $30 Forecast FSU56XH (50-80lb) blank with All American Roller Guides on 100lb line. Depending on the waters that your customer is fishing, he may need something different. A Calstar BT6455H (30-80lb) is a very popular blank for that application. It's quite a bit softer in the tip than the Forecast, but has every bit of the backbone, and can be a lot more fun on the smaller fish. Same for a 6455H Seeker, but it's even softer than the Calstar and I'd question if it has as much backbone. Need more info to really nail down a recommendation. Mark Griffin [] C&M Custom Tackle San Dimas, California Re: Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: January 16, 2008 11:28PM
Mark,
Thanks for the specifics. Roger Re: Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
Karry Batson
(---.olympus.net)
Date: January 17, 2008 11:56AM
I use the TS66MH for big Butts!
Mr. Don Morton was nice enough to build me one up many years ago and its still kicking hali Butt. Karry Batson Batson Enterprises Inc. Ph: (877) 875-2381 Fax: (360) 683-3579 karry@batsonenterprises.com www.batsonenterprises.com Re: Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
Darrin Heim
(---.tukw.qwest.net)
Date: January 17, 2008 03:36PM
Hi Roger,
Saw your post and wanted to give a couple more options. Shorter rods are fine but I prefer more length so I am going to suggest some 6' and 6' 6" models. A lot depends on where or how your guy is going to fish but for the average size fish in not super deep water I like the following AXGC60H 6' 30-60# line 9.5 top AXGC66H 6'6" 30-60# line 9.5 top They are graphite composite composition fast action blanks that are extremely durable with a lifetime warranty. (obviously not your basic economy blanks) Also, new this year and soon to be in stock, is the ultimate in creative design our new "VIPER" series blanks. AVGC60XH 6' 50-80# line 12 top - for the heavywight applcations AVGC66H 6' 6" 30-50# line 10 top In the tradition of innovation American Tackle is known for, these blanks are truly different from anything else available. They have an aluminum powder coated Texalium twill material incorporated into a graphite composite construction blank. Super high end product without a high end price. Available in an electric blue and silver metallic finish they have no cosmetic comparison. Their beauty is only matched by their performance which will allow a fast action blank to load in the tip with tremendous power reserves in the butt for heavy lifting. Offered with a life time warranty. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Darrin Heim American Tackle Company Re: Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
Todd R. Vivian
(---.lamiglas.com)
Date: January 17, 2008 05:19PM
Roger,
From both a blank and finished rod stand point we sell far more 5'6" & 6'0" models than all the others combined. Todd Regards, Todd Vivian Mud Hole Custom Tackle todd@mudhole.com Re: Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
Paul Rotkis
(---.gci.net)
Date: January 17, 2008 07:10PM
As you know Alaska is the Jurasic Park for Halibut. I have used the Batson TS66MH too. You can never go wrong with Forecast/Rainshadow products-they are truly the best bang for your buck no matter what you compare them to.
Tight Lines Re: Halib ut Salt water rod blank??
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: January 20, 2008 11:48AM
Thanks for all of the updates.
I will consider them all carefully. Roger Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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