Can this be done effectively?

For example, can a St. Croix SCII 2S56MF 5'6" medium spinning blank be used to construct a casting rod?

While we're on the subject, what IS the difference b/w a spinning blank and a casting blank? I mean, all else being the same, IS there any difference?

YES! You can use ANY rod as ANYTHING you want it to be.

Spinning blanks and casting blanks can, or may not be different, depends on the maker. Look at the rods tip size, butt size and lure ratings, them make your own judgment on which suits you.

DR

As Duane said ... absolutely. If you look at St Croix's SC3 Inshore and SC4 Inshore, you will see that they are universal ... not rated as casting or spinning, just blanks. The same applies to G Loomis' popping blanks and many others.

Yup, I do it all the time. So far this season my most popular build has been a Batson RX8 XSB843-TC built casting.....guys LOVE this rod.

Scott Sheets
www.smsrods.com

GLOOMS use to use the same numbers, but put a letter in front of the numbers to confuse the customer

Good Wraps Bob

Bobby,
You can build any blank you want in either a spinning or a casting version.
However, be aware that different blank manufacturers may or may not use the same blank - when it is marketed for a casting blank compared to a spinning version.

A few years ago, one of the well known blank manufacturers had quite a difference in their casting blanks, compared to their spinning blanks. All of their casting blanks were at least one or two grades stiffer - compared to the same version in a spinning blank.
Now, that same manufacturer seems to be offering the same blank, whether it is used for a casting or a spinning version.

So, check the blank - irrespective - of whether it has been marked - casting or spinning - and select the blank you need for the application you are going to use.

p.s.
Generally speaking, the blank are very well versed and well advised in the way that they market their blanks for a particular purpose. i.e. start with the particular blank that they recommend for a particular purpose and only deviate from that recommendation if you have a special need.

Good luck
Roger

The blanks have no idea what they're going to be used for. The same equipment is used, the same material is used, in the same way, to make both. There is no physical difference between a spinning and a casting blank. Those designations are simply words or terms in a catalog. Use whichever you want for whatever you want. The blank won't care.

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Excellent. Thank you all for your feedback. I might just order two different blanks, one spinning and one casting, completely similar otherwise, and compare them.

Thanks again for the input.