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8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Chia-Chien Goh
(97.92.190.---)
Date: October 04, 2008 12:17AM
Looking for any and all companies with an 8 foot blank with x-tra fast action rated for 10-20, 10-25, 10-30, anything with a tip of 10 lb. Thanks much!!!! Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(---.ptld.qwest.net)
Date: October 04, 2008 01:12AM
Fresh or saltwater rated? Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Rohit Lal
(---.riv12.nsw.optusnet.com.au)
Date: October 04, 2008 09:54AM
There are a few option in the American Tackle ATX graphite range that may suit. I have pushed them pretty hard on decent fish and love em Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Chia-Chien Goh
(97.92.190.---)
Date: October 04, 2008 10:41AM
Salt water rated. Thanks!!! Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Will Dea
(---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: October 04, 2008 12:35PM
Phenix Black Diamond PSW806L 8-25 or PSW807ML 10-30 Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Guadalupe Raya
(---.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net)
Date: October 04, 2008 12:48PM
if you like thin diameter blanks and light weight take a look at Phenix line of blanks i would go for this one PSW806L 8-25lb Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Chia-Chien Goh
(144.92.118.---)
Date: October 05, 2008 01:37PM
The Phenix rods said only fast action. Are these actualy x-tra fast but listed as fast? Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
(---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: October 05, 2008 01:57PM
G Loomis STEEL blanks are rated as fast, but closer to extra fast. They are available ONLY in 8'0" length and in line classes of 12-20#, 17-25# and 20-30#.
They are graphite blanks, but the fabric is heavy and so is the resin ... they are durable and responsive. Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: October 05, 2008 03:57PM
The Phenix blanks seem to have a VERY wide # range in a blank. Is that right?? 8 to 25 - 10 to 30?? That somehow doesn't sound right Mike (Southgate, MI) If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!! Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Chia-Chien Goh
(97.92.190.---)
Date: October 05, 2008 11:11PM
How do the Loomis blanks rate in against the Calstar grafighters in terms of durability and lifting power? Thanks. Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
(---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: October 05, 2008 11:33PM
They are not anywhere near the same.
The Loomis blank is graphite and the Calstar series you mentioned is a composite (graphite and e-glass). The tapers are completely different as well. Maybe everyone could be more assistive if you tell us specifically what you are looking to do with the blank. Chia-Chien Goh Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How do the Loomis blanks rate in against the > Calstar grafighters in terms of durability and > lifting power? Thanks. Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Chia-Chien Goh
(144.92.118.---)
Date: October 06, 2008 10:09PM
Ahhh, my bad.
I am looking for a rod that will do several duties for fishing in SE Asia: 1) bait fishing for threadfin salmon, 2) casting light poppers and small metal slices, 3)a good beater stick for fishing the narow-barred Spanish Macks, 4) a live bait rod for fly-lining to dorado, 5) light jigging with metal jigs. I have a 6.5 footer doing all this for me now, but it's a little too short and getting very old and beat up from the Giant Trevally encounters(I need to learn to take the bait away!) Thanks for any help and advice and sorry for teh confusion!!! Re: 8 foot blank recommendations
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
(---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: October 06, 2008 10:28PM
Get with Todd Vivian at Mud Hole ... you could DEFINITELY use a Tri-Flex Graphite Inshore model. For something light ... TF90-15 and for something a bit heavier TXC92-1ML. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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