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big bad rod
Posted by:
Chia-Chien Goh
(---.uwnet.wisc.edu)
Date: February 09, 2009 10:49PM
Hi all,
I am looking for a rod blank 7.5 -8 feet long with the capability to long bomb 16-24 ounce jigs and poppers and not be too tough and turn my lower back into egg foo young. 8.5 feet was just too much for me. I am right now checking out rock cod blanks, but I am open to any and all suggestions. I have been looking mostly at moderate to moderate-fast actions, but again I am open to suggestions. I will be using a high speed reel, the Daiwa slosh 50. I prefer blanks with lifetime warranties if possible. Thanks all in advance. Re: big bad rod
Posted by:
George Forster
(71.237.22.---)
Date: February 10, 2009 02:26AM
Just curious...is this for fishing Lake Mendota? Re: big bad rod
Posted by:
Mark Blabaum
(12.213.112.---)
Date: February 10, 2009 07:22AM
George, that would be a big stick indeed for Lake Mendota. However there are some musky's on that lake that could use a stick like that (lol). Chia you may want to contact Mark or Colleen at Acid Rod a sponsor on the left. It sounds like a surf rod application and they handle a lot of different blanks and will give you great honest information.
Chia and George, do you live in the area of Madison? I love to fish Mendota, it's a great smallie lake. Re: big bad rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: February 10, 2009 08:18AM
Life warranty against defects, or lifetime warranty against breakage?
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Posted by:
Jim Gamble
(---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: February 10, 2009 08:45AM
Look at Lamiglas Tri-Flex blanks. There are several different models in 7'8" and 8'0" lengths. Don't pay too much attention to the line/lure ratings, they are VERY strong and VERY durable. I would suggest calling Bob at Custom Tackle or Todd at Mud Hole ... both gentlemen can help with those blanks. Re: big bad rod
Posted by:
Timothy Johnson
(---.37.188.163.adsl.snet.net)
Date: February 10, 2009 10:57AM
St Croix has their 7'8" XXXH Musky blank, rated for 8-20 or 8-30oz lures, depending on which site you look at! 65-100# rated blank, rated as a fast action, but it is actually parabolic and bends down near the foregrip! This may work for you! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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