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E-Glass
Posted by: Richard Fleming (---.hsd1.tn.comcast.net)
Date: July 16, 2008 03:07PM

do you guys think E-Glass Blanks make good Crank Bait Rod's? this must be a dumb question...lol



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/16/2008 03:19PM by Richard Fleming.

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Re: E-Glass
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 16, 2008 03:54PM

I use S-Glass, Composites and even low to mid modulus graphite. It really depends on exactly what you are trying to accomplish. E-Glass isn't very high on my list with so many other great choices of material.

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Re: E-Glass
Posted by: Richard Fleming (---.hsd1.tn.comcast.net)
Date: July 16, 2008 04:03PM

i was thinking about a Bass Crankbait Rod.............

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Re: E-Glass
Posted by: Russ Pollack (209.96.211.---)
Date: July 16, 2008 04:37PM

One man's bass crankbait rod is another man's cobia stick. It has less to do with the material than with the action and the design of the rod. If the action suits the stated purpose, then use it and be happy.

Uncle Russ
Calico Creek Rods

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Re: E-Glass
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: July 16, 2008 04:46PM

Many people prefer glass for crankbait rods due to the slow reaction time. I would advise that if you want something like this, you take a look at something like the Seeker bass composite rods. They have graphite wraps around lower 1/3rd so you keep the weight down over a full glass blank, but still have that softer and slower reacting glass tip.

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Re: E-Glass
Posted by: Richard Fleming (---.hsd1.tn.comcast.net)
Date: July 16, 2008 05:47PM

thanks guy's

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Re: E-Glass
Posted by: Karry Batson (---.olympus.net)
Date: July 16, 2008 07:32PM

Rod Blank Model # Forecast SPG843 for smaller crank baits you could use 844,845
Butt cap: EVABC20
Front Cap:
Rear Grip: RG7A-345
Handle Arbor:
Reel Seat: GTBTG16C-13.5-TC
Reel Seat Shim
Foregrip: FG25A-250
Winding Check: BWC11
Hookeeper: TCHKS
Tip Top XTCPPZT06R07.0
1st guide from tip top XTCLXNZG06
2nd guide from tip top XTCLXNZG06
3rd guide from tip top XTCLXNZG06
4th guide from tip top XTCLXNZG06
5th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG07
6th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG07
7th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG08
8th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG10
9th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG12
10th guide from tip top:
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16th guide from tip top:
Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 3.75-7.75-12-16.5-21.5-27-33.5-41.125-50

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com

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Re: E-Glass
Posted by: Anthony Robertson (---.knology.net)
Date: July 17, 2008 12:08AM

I have built a handful of rods on the Lamiglas MB84 1E glass blank and I have had no complaints. It is an excellent med-heavy cranking rod. Finished weight is 5.3oz with micro Alconites and split-grip EVA, ECS17-17mm. I could probably take 0.1oz off or so without the 12gauge buttcap.

Anthony Robertson
AKRods

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