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Salt Blank
Posted by: Mike Tilbury (12.229.42.---)
Date: July 20, 2009 01:06PM

Hello

I am fairly new to rod engineering. I have put together a variety of rods to fish locally in Michigan. My sister who lives in Houston would like me to build a rod for her husband that he would use in the salt flats fishing red fish. What size and blank characteristics would I want to look for for a rod for this use?

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Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 20, 2009 01:45PM

IMO, the best all purpose selection for inshore flats fishing is a 7'0", 8-17# popping rod. Something along the lines of a G Loomis P844-GL2 or a Lamiglas IMP844 would be a perfect choice. For value, it is hard to beat a set of Fuji Alconite guides (black frames hold up better in salt) and a Fuji graphite reel seat (brushed stainless holds up better in salt).

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Re: Salt Blank
Posted by: Jim Lueck (---.static.logixcom.net)
Date: July 20, 2009 01:49PM

I would definitely take a look at Batson/Rainshadow blanks. You didn't specify spinning or baitcasting. The Batson IP843 is a popular blank around the Houston/Galveston Bay system. I prefer the 844 only because it gives you just alittle bit more lead in your pencil. Sometimes that can be a comfort when fishing around jack crevalle. To say that they can be stubborn on light tackle is an understatement. Regardless, 843,44,45 are all good calls for fishing this area . The Swampland boyz can get you lined up with Castaway components. Another good choice....good luck

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Re: Salt Blank
Posted by: matthew jacobs (---.122.31.71.static.ip.windstream.net)
Date: July 20, 2009 02:35PM

Jim Gamble Wrote:
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> IMO, the best all purpose selection for inshore
> flats fishing is a 7'0", 8-17# popping rod.
> Something along the lines of a G Loomis P844-GL2
> or a Lamiglas IMP844 would be a perfect choice.
> For value, it is hard to beat a set of Fuji
> Alconite guides (black frames hold up better in
> salt) and a Fuji graphite reel seat (brushed
> stainless holds up better in salt).


I think he'd be pleased with either of these blanks but I'm a l;ittle biased to the Lamiglass blanks.

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Re: Salt Blank
Posted by: Mike Tilbury (---.hsd1.mi.comcast.net)
Date: July 20, 2009 11:34PM

Thanks everyone, I recently built a Lamiglas casting rod fpr a friend and he loved it. I will do a little research and make a informed decision now, thanks again.


Mike

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Re: Salt Blank
Posted by: Billy Russell (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: July 21, 2009 09:45PM

Check out the Lamiglass clearance blanks at Mudhole. I got a nice deal on a 7' 6" popping rod and its in 3 pieces so he can fit it in his trunk.

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