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Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: Sammy Kim (---.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net)
Date: April 13, 2009 06:40PM

Hello,

Can anyone compare Rainshadow ISB841 and Loomis DS820?
Looking for a drop shot blank and want to know the difference on above two.
Thanks in advance.

Sammy Kim

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: John Sams (---.listmail.net)
Date: April 13, 2009 07:07PM

For starters, one is two inches longer than the other. One is a 0 power and one is a 1 power but that is not always consistent from one company to another. But looks to me like the Batson is longer and little more powerful..

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: Bill Stevens (---.br.br.cox.net)
Date: April 13, 2009 07:15PM

Your lure weight and back end power requirements will determine choice.

If you are checking out drop shot mediums with plenty reserve back end please consider adding:

Castaway XP3 813 to your list:

6'9" Length Line # 8 - 14 Lure Oz. - 1/4 - 5/8
PWR - Med Action - Fast
Butt Dia. - 0.551

Tip - 5.5 Wt. Oz. - 2.0

Build using micro guides in casting or spinning version at a total build wt under 3.25 ounces and enjoy!

[www.swamplandtackle.com]

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: Duane Richards (---.rn.hr.cox.net)
Date: April 13, 2009 10:02PM

Dont forget to add the Batson RX8+ 822.5 or the more affordable RX7 822.5. Both are great drop shot blanks.

DR

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: Steve Bro (---.mpls.qwest.net)
Date: April 14, 2009 12:00AM

and don't forget the St.Croix SCIV 6'9" MLXF awsome blank

Steve Bro
(BroCo Custom Rods)

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: J.B. Hunt (---.pool.dsl.logantele.com)
Date: April 14, 2009 01:21AM

John answered your question. But I think you need at least a 2 power for a Drop Shot blank. I would be a little leary of a "0" or "1" power, not much hook setting muscle for Largemouth. Of course that's just my opinion. But a six lb Largemouth on a Drop Shot rig is a whole rod full of fish, especially on a 2 power blank.

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: BobMcKamey (---.united.net)
Date: April 14, 2009 08:45AM

Sammy -- This is just my opinion, but I find the Loomis drop shot blank to be a bit on the light side. To me it is too soft a blank for drop shotting. As far as a Batson blank, the suggestions about the 822.5 model are right on. It is available in RX6, RX7, RX8 or the RX8+ models. Anotehr blank mentioned that is right on, is the 69 MLXF by St. Croix, whether in SC3, SC4 or SC5. All the blanks mentioned, whether by Batson or St. Croix are specificly designed for the technique or drop shotting. As a matter of fact, we have the Batson RX7 ISB822.5 on our web-site home page, as "Special Pricing", at this time.

Bob McKamey -- Custom Tackle Supply

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: April 14, 2009 12:46PM

Bob,
Did you have a misprint in your post on the Batson RX7 rod blank model in your post?

I don't find that number on your web site.
Thanks much
Roger

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: April 14, 2009 01:54PM

Roger click on weekly specials
[customtackle.com]

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: April 14, 2009 08:52PM

Steve,
Thanks,
I missed that.
Roger

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Re: Looking for a new dropshot blank
Posted by: Sammy Kim (---.socal.res.rr.com)
Date: April 14, 2009 11:47PM

Thank you guys for your help.
Your inputs are greatly appreciated.
I'll look into 822.5 blank soon.

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