Hello,

I'm looking for an 11' float rod blank that would handle 12-18 pound tippet to be used for King Salmon. I'm open to spey blanks, however weight is a concern. I'd appreciate any feedback you could offer especially on the CTS Affinity Plus DH 7/8 and 8/9 weight blanks. How would they compare to other blanks of the same line rating and could they stand up to the line weight?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

Where are you attempting to catch Kings? I am wondering because it depends on the weight rod for the size of fish you are after.

Matt White

With all the great blanks from the sponsors to the left for salmon I wouldn't start out looking elsewhere. The Rod Shop is a place I'd also call, Mark has a great variety of blanks for your application. Sage makes the CT 3113 blank for your line weight a a 4 power also if you want to go a bit heavier, Angler's Workshop, Custom Tackle and others carry them. Being able to move your length up or down 6 inches really opens up the possibilities.

Hi Steve
Check out the Harrison VHF 10'6'' .
Best regards Mark Crouse
www.munichrodmansrodshop.com
or on the left the Rod shop

Steve....

My primary rod I fish for coho's and kings are float rods. I prefer the batson rods. They are durable, lite, and the best bang for you will find for heavy float rods. But, will you use the rod in Alaska, The Great Lakes, or the West/East Coasts? Personnally and for my old customers, I think they are thre toughest as well as being lite. The Forcast blanks are rock solid and break salmon backs; I have and use all of them for float rods.

I would go to their website and take a peek around.

Good luck..

Paul

Rod Blank Model # XST1264
Butt cap: EVABC20
Front Cap:
Rear Grip: RG14A-350
Handle Arbor:
Reel Seat: GTBTG16C-13.0-TC
Reel Seat Shim
Foregrip: FG5A-400
Winding Check: BWC11
Hookeeper: TCHKS
Tip Top xtcpzt07f05.0
1st guide from tip top xptcfzg07
2nd guide from tip top XPTCFZG07
3rd guide from tip top XPTCFZG07
4th guide from tip top XPTCFZG07
5th guide from tip top: XPTCFZG07
6th guide from tip top: XPTCFZG08
7th guide from tip top: XPTCFZG08
8th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG08
9th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG10
10th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG10
11th guide from tip top: XTCLXNZG12
12th guide from tip top:
13th guide from tip top:
14th guide from tip top:
15th guide from tip top:
16th guide from tip top:
Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 4.25-9-14.25-20.25-27-34.5-43-52.5-62.75-74-86

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

Thanks to everyone for the help. I'm leaning towards the XST1264F, as it fits the requirements and budget.

Karry-what guide spacing would you recommend for that blank built as a float rod?

Steve

Steve Dyczkiewycz Wrote:
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> Thanks to everyone for the help. I'm leaning
> towards the XST1264F, as it fits the requirements
> and budget.
>
> Karry-what guide spacing would you recommend for
> that blank built as a float rod?
>
> Steve
It’s actually on the bottom of the spec chart above but here it is again :)

West coast style I use the Chronarch 201 bait caster.


Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 4.25-9-14.25-20.25-27-34.5-43-52.5-62.75-74-86