Looking for a blank

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Looking for a blank

Posted by: Tom Carter (---.proxy.aol.com)

Date: August 17, 2009 12:47PM

Hi guys, I am looking for a blank that will meet a customers needs. He is looking for an 8' MH or H able to throw 1-4 ounces or close to it as light as possible (preferabally a butt less than .750) 1 piece, sensitive enough for Tog all for around $70

I have looked at the rainshadow SW967 and that meets most needs. It is only a medium 15-25 lb that throws 3/4 to 4 ounces. I am just not sure how that blank would hold up to a 30 inch rockfish, or 25 inch sheepshead. If it would hold up this would be the perfect blank. Anyone use one before?

The other one I am looking at is a Mudhole crb Lamiglas
GIS80H Hvy Bait, SB 8' 1 20-40 lb. 1 - 6 oz. Mod/Fast .8 8 5 3/8 oz

This is for casting lures for hours so weight is a big issue, Do you think the lamiglas blank would do the trick even with a butt end of .8 and a weight of 5 3/8 oz? I was hoping for something less than 4 ounces.

I also found a castaway blank
7'6" Length
Line # 15 - 30
Lure Oz. - 1/2 - 2 1/2
PWR - XH
Action - Mod
Butt Dia. - 0.618
Tip - 6.5
Wt. Oz. - 3.1

I dont know anything about castaway blanks though. Anyone have any suggestions???

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