Have a request to build a walleye rod as a gift for a relative in Minn. Being in S.Cal I don't fish walleyes but once every 8 years or so. I'm thinking 2 pc. 8-10lb line or so, fast tip, 7', primarily used to fish 1/4 oz jig and minnow and/or drift/backtroll leaches on a sliding sinker rig. Any ideas on blanks??? $50 bucks or so for the blank would be a range, less is good too. It will be a spinner. Going to use SF ICYSG SF guides I think. Am I close to the usual line class fished for walleye?

St Croix makes some great blanks for that purpose. My biggest question is ... Why would you put Titanium plated SiC guides on a $50 blank? Up the blank and use Alconite ... you will be MUCH happier IMO.

I have to agree with Jim. Order an SCIII blank and use the Alconite giudes. It's a great setup. This is the info from the St. Croix website. 3S70MLF2 Bass/Walleye AVS70MLF2 7' ML FAST 2 piece 4-10lb 1/8-3/8 oz 0.410 butt dia 4.5 tip dia 1.8oz weight (handle kits)HKS-4 / HKS-5 $105. The SCIII makes great rods for a good price. Use the Alconite guides on this and you'll end up with a great rod.....



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/17/2008 01:41PM by Mark Pearson.

The guides are a request by the wife. Seems as though "he" has mentioned he likes the look. I know $80 in guides on a less expensive blank is not the norm



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/17/2008 02:01PM by Lou Wasmund.

I agree with the previous posts.
I would build a 6'6" medium light or 7' medium light.
Most of the folks around here that fish for walley, tend to use the 6'6" rather than the 7' for most things.

I think the medium light - with a 4-8 lb line rating is typically a better rod for walleye. Generally, a heavier rod is reserved for other types of fishing.
I also agree on the use of Alconite guides.

The SCIII is fine, but if you want - the SCII is also a pretty good blank for all around fishing. Also, the SCII blank tends to be a bit tougher, if the rod gets bounced around.

Take care
Roger

The SCII makes a very nice walleye rod. Either of them will make a nice walleye rod

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!!

SCIII MLF is the only way I make em. And I fish walleyes all year round, cept its tough to troll or cast in the winter.

HI LOU,
TAKE A LOOK AT THE BATSON RAINSHADOW ISP842F AND THE ISP843F...BOTH ARE 7 FOOT...IF WE CAN HELP YOU OUT AT MIDWEST ROD AND REEL LET US KNOW

Bill@midwestrodandreel.com
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Bill, I don't see the IP842F listed in Batson's catalogue. The lightest 2 piece popping blank is the 843F. I wish they made the lighter models in 2 pce as well.

Ted,
ISP842F...not IP842....its there I had to look again to make sure..page 15 in the catolog

Bill@midwestrodandreel.com
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Oh yeah... DUH!! Thanks Bill.